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We’re so excited to join nineteen other bloggers for the 2017 Trick or Treat Blog Hop Giveaway! This is your chance to learn twenty new tricks while entering to win some fabulous prizes. We’re going to walk you through an old classic: how to teach your dog to jump through a hoop! It’s a handy trick for some Halloween costumes, too — just wait until you see Henry’s!
How To Teach Your Dog To Jump Through A Hoop
For this trick, you will need one hula hoop and lots of yummy treats! Make sure the treats are cut into tiny pieces — your pup only needs a little taste.
1.) Acclimate Your Dog To The Hoop
A hoop might be a little scary to a dog at first! Let him sniff it, walk around it, and, heck, even lick it. Consider leaving it laying on the floor in a room that your dog frequents so he can get used to having it around.
2.) First Steps
With one edge of the hoop on the ground, lead your dog through using a treat. He might try to go around instead of through — if that happens, don’t scold him. Simply try again until he gets it. Once he does, give him a treat and lots of praise! Once your dog gets the hang of it, start pairing the act with a command; we use “hup HUP,” but you can use anything that works for you.
3.) Raise The Hoop
Once your pup has mastered the previous step and is consistently walking through the hoop on command, raise the hoop off the ground a tiny bit — perhaps an inch or so — and use the command again. You may need to lead him through with a treat if he has a little trouble.
4.) Keep Raising!
Gradually raise the hoop higher and higher until you’ve reached a good height. Don’t force your pup — if it seems like he can’t or doesn’t want to go higher, you’ve reached the limit.
5.) Easy peasy!
Congrats — you have a circus dog! Or, in Henry’s case, the Cow Jumping Over the Moon. (It’s hard to take photos of such an agile and mythical creature.)
TIPS!
• Just like humans’ brains can get tired learning new things (like algebra) for long stretches, dogs’ brains can get tired too. Training often works best in ten-minutes chunks.
• Always end each session on a good note! If your pup is having a really hard time learning to jump through a hoop, at least finish the session practicing a trick they know really well. Make sure to reward and use lots of praise!
• We recommend using positive reinforcement! That means reward your pup when he does something right, but don’t make a fuss or react if he does something wrong or doesn’t understand the trick. It keeps things upbeat and makes training more fun for both of you!
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WHERE TO ENTER
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Learn to Stand on Your Hind Legs by Heart Like A Dog
Learn to Kiss by It’s Dog or Nothing
Learn to Touch by Life With Beagle
Learn to Pick It Up or Take It by My Dog Likes
Learn to Crawl Through a Tight Tunnel by My GBGV Life
Learn to Shake Paws (for Dogs Who Don’t Like Their Paws Touched!) by Sarcastic Dog
Learn Puppy Push Ups by Spencer the Goldendoodle
Learn Two Dog Tricks by Tails from the Road
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Learn to Spin by The Daily Pip
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143 Comments
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My dog does not know this trick.
My dogs do not know this trick…. YET!!
Yes and my rescue Stormy will be a caterpillar this year!
My Dog def doesn’t know this trick
Nope! He’s too hyper to learn any tricks!
While my dog does not know this trick it seems like something we can learn together! She can do a variety of things and about to add to her repertoire.
No, my dog does not know this trick. I think I will pick up a hula hoop though, she picks up very quickly when I teach her a new trick. She is a chihuahua so needs to be in the mood and I wholeheartedly agree that 10 minutes is the perfect length of time to train.
Yes, my girl does know how to jump through a hoop.
No my dog doesn’t know this trick.
Our dog does not know this trick.
doesnt know this one!
no my dogs don’t know this trick! but we will work on it
our dog doesn’t – we’ll have to try it as soon as we find a hulahoop
Nope, she’s a chicken protector! That’s her best trick.
I don’t have a dog, yet. My daughter wants to be a dog trainer. I’m entering this as a surprise for her. Have a great day, everyone, and good luck!
My dog didn’t know this trick, but she knew some others.
I love this trick. You did a great job explaining it. I’m hopping along to all the blogs and learning a whole bunch of new tricks so this winter if we have a really icy day where we can’t walk….I can busy my dogs mentally.
Oh, and Henry’s costume is the best. I totally loved it!
Not yet, but if I get a hoop we’ll give it a try!
my dog doesn’t know this trick or any others lol.
My dog does not know this trick. Would love to teach her it though.
Nah, my dog isn’t this smart lol
I don’t think my little girl is agile enough for this!!
No he doesn’t
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My dog can play fetch
Henry is indeed an agile and mythical creature! XD
My dog doesn’t know this trick but I don’t think she’d do well with it!
My dog does know tricks but not this one. She’s really smart and wants to be good. She’s an abused rescue and it boggles my mind why anyone would mistreat her or any other dog.
My dog doesn’t know this trick yet
Dexter doesn’t know this trick but I bet he’d have fun learning it!
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My dog doesnt listen at all
Oh our dogs do not know that one yet. I am going to have to work on it! So neat!
I haven’t tried teaching my dogs this trick, but think it’s super cool!
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Yes, my dog knows this trick, we taught it the same way.
No, my dogs only know how to sit and give a paw.
My dog doesn’t know this trick. This looks so cute! We’ve tried to teach her tricks but she doesn’t pick them up.
My dog doesn’t know this trick but she’s super smart so I’m sure she could learn
this look like a fun truck to learn
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My girl doesn’t know this trick 🙂
but she does know how to sit, stay, kiss and sit pretty!
fingers are crossed!
I have just started working on this trick with my dogs so thanks for the step by step. One dog is getting it, the other is leary of the hoop.
My dog doesn’t do this one yet. Mine will only do things for food, but he is slowly learning his basic commands.
My dog hardly knows any tricks.
Reagan doesn’t know the trick, but we are going to start practicing.
No my dog does not but this would be so exciting to try.
None of my dogs know this trick. I’m not sure I’m patient enough to train them!
We are still working on basic tricks. One day we’ll teach this trick.
Mu dog knows quite a few tricks, but not that one.
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No, my dog doesn’t know how to do this trick.
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He liked this one!!!!
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My dog doesn’t know this trick but I love how easy it is to teach. I bet he’d pick it up in no time!
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my pup is new.. no tricks yet. we will get there!
My dog doesn’t know this yet but will definitely try it and use the tips while teaching her!
I have never tried to teach our lab this but he might be able to do it.
My dogs don’t know this trick. I would love to teach them this one
My dog is a big mush but doesn’t know any tricks other than kisses upon request.
My dogs know how to sit, shake, go inside, and that’s about it
My dog doesn’t know this trick but knows others.
My dogs don’t know this trick, but I have been wanting to get some agility type items and teach them how to use them. A hula hoop would be a great way to start!
We do “Hop In” and that means though or in whatever the obstacle is.
My sisters learned a similar thing, the tire in agility. It’s a fun thing to teach a dog and pretty easy too.
I have taught my dog how to high five. Among other silly tricks that I think are cute. We are currently working on “downward dog” yoga position. He is super smart!
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we have worked on this b/c i have a large hula hoop at home. sometimes they will do it but not always.
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One of my dogs can do this and I trained him with treats!
Yes, they love this one.
Yes, we do hop on, in etc
My 2 small dogs do not jump through hoops…
She does not know this.
I would not teach my dog this particular trick
No, our puppy doesn’t know this trick. IThis is such a great contest because I am learning so many things about dog training and tricks.
My dog knows jump but we’ve never added a hoop though.
Go Henry! You are such a smart boy!
Petals the Pug knows no tricks. She is a wild child. Ugh
I taught my dog to do this exact same trick in the exact same way! 🙂
No, he doesn’t know it.
No….my dog does not know this trick.
Grady knows this one but this is a great excuse to work on adding a bit more height!!
Wow Rochelle, you did a great job with the instructions, photos and fun. Really, really great. Plus, I just love your pup! Great post!
My dog doesn’t know this trick. But she wants to be Halloween costume buddies with Henry with the nursery rhyme theme…. Angel is dressing as Mary from Mary had a Little Lamb (with a stuffed lamb).
Odin does not know this trick.He is a senior now so I keep jumping to a low level. This would be a nice trick for a younger dog though.
My dogs have not done it with a hoop but they have done it through the arms
No Houdini doesnt jump through hoops yet. We only got him sit, stay, get it, stand pretty, catch, fetch, lay, find and pull.
My dog doesn’t know this trick but maybe I’ll teach it to him now 🙂
Love this trick! We have clients teach this to our dogs in occupational therapy 🙂
No my dog doesn’t know this trick, I think he’s to big to fit through a hoop.
My cat liked dog has never tried this before.
My dog does not know this trick yet
Aw, what a pretty boy you have there! My dog, Bentley, doesn’t know how to do this trick yet. I would love to teach him. I know my dad would LOVE to see that!
My dogs do not know this trick but it seems fun!
My dog doesn’t know this trick. She has such short legs and bad knees so I’m not sure she can do it or that I want her to try and do it.
Yes, my dog knows that one.
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this looks so fun! my dog doesn’t know it yet, but i’d love to try!
My dog doesn’t know it
My dog doesn’t know this trick.
My current dog and most have my previous dogs have known this one. Its easy to teach.
Woah my dogs would be great at this
Unfortunately my dog does not know this trick
My dog does not know this trick. She can sit and shake paws.
My dogs don’t know this trick yet.
Nope!
My dog does not know this
My dog doesn’t know this trick but I think I can teach her with your steps – thanks!
He does not know it.
My dogs aren’t the most athletic so I haven’t taught this trick to them yet.
Liam would love to do this … all day long!
My Doberman doesn’t know this trick yet, but my daughter and I would like to teach him.
I’ve never tried this with Roxy – but it seems something she would do.
My dogs know!!
I would love to teach my dog tricks
She knows how to sit, stay and roll over!
Ooh, I have a hula hoop in the garage! Maybe I should give this a go!
None of my dogs know this trick.
My dog does not know this trick.
My dog does not know this trick yet. This method sounds easy enough.
He has not learned this one yet, but its on the list
My Buster hasn’t learned this yet, but with your tips, i will start working with him.
no not yet
My dogs know a few tricks like “play dead”, ” steal the cat’s treats” and “be lazy” but no, they don’t know this trick.
I’ve never taught my Dexter this trick, but he’s part Kangaroo. so I am almost certain he could do it.
My little dog can do this as he is very agile, however the he big dog wouldnt even try!!!
nope my dog knows how to lay down for hours and hours
My dog doesn’t know this trick or any.
My dog doesn’t know thisctrick
My dog does not know this trick, but these are great tips!
We do “Hop In” trick.. basically hop in my car lol
No, my pup, Don, does not know how to go through the hoop.
No not yet but I will be teaching this. Thanks
My dog doesn’t know this trick yet but would love to teach them.
My dog doesn’t know this trick, I wish he did!
I am sorry to say this but the only trick my dog knows is how to give you sad eyes to beg for treats.
No- my dog only knows how to roll over. I adopted her when she was an older dog……so no new tricks.
My dog does not know this trick. I wonder if she’d be scared of the hoop?
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