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How to Teach your dog to do a simple obstacle course

Dog chasing a treat in a backyard setting.

What to teach your new dog an old trick? Then follow along with this pet how-to video to learn an easy way to teach your dog how to do a simple obstacle course. An obstacle course is a simple trick you can teach your dog with treats. Follow the steps below to teach him or her this great obstacle trick.

Step 1: Run your dog through the obstacle with a leash saying the commands as they happen

Step 2: Repeat step one with a leash a few times

Step 3: Try going through the obstacle course with no leash and your dog just chasing a treat

Step 4: Repeat these steps for a week and your dog should have the obstacle course down

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