Things You'll Need
- Dog treats
- A soft surface, such as grass or a carpeted floor
Instructions
Find a soft surface, such as a carpeted floor or soft grass. (A soft surface will help prevent injuries to your dog as he learns to roll over.) Stand in front of your dog.
Have your dog sit; then have your dog lie down.
Hold a treat in your hand and kneel down in front of your lying dog. Command your dog to "roll over" while holding the treat toward him. As you say this, take your dog's left paw in your left hand and gently roll him onto his side, then back, then other side, then back into a prone position. (You can also move the treat to guide him onto his back and side.) When the dog has completed the motion, give him the treat, petting him and praising him.
Repeat Step 3 several times, until your dog can roll over without your having to physically help him do so.