How do you teach your miniature poodle to do a backflip?

Answer 1

INTRODUCTION: This is how I taught my Australian Cattle Dog/Border Collie mix to do a backflip. If you have a Miniature Poodle, that is a good backflipping dog, because they are agile, smart, energetic, and small.

STEP ONE: Teach your dog to do the touch your hand finish, where they are sitting in front of you, then jump up, touch your hand, and flip there butt so they are on your left side.

STEP TWO:Then teach them to catch treats, balls, ect. Poodles are good at this.

So now, they can flip their their butt around, and catch things.

STEP THREE: Get them to jump as high as they can.

STEP FOUR: Now they are ready for the actual backflip. Toss a treat above their head, low enough so they can see, but high enough so they have to jump. To catch it, they will have to jump up high and do a flip. Though you probably won't get a back flip on the first try, but with each toss they will get better and more agile, so soon, they can do a full backflip.

WARNING: Never teach an older dog, a large dog, or a dog with some handicap to do a backflip. They could hurt themself.

This is a dangerous trick, because if the dog can't jump high enough, or they slip, they will fall their back and break it. Always do this on soft grass or hay. Never practise on aphsalt, concrete, or anything hard.

A gymnastic mat would be perfect for beginners, if you have acess to one.

If you do don't think your dog can do a back flip, try teaching them other tricks, like walking on their front paws, agility, flyball, or you could brush up on your obedience. Try joining a dog club.

SOURCE: I am the owner of a Border Colie mix, Australian Shepherd, and an Miniature Australian Shepherd, all of which can do backflips.