How to Train a Maltese Puppy to Roll Over

Maltese dogs exhibit intelligence and playfulness̵2;two traits that come in handy when teaching tricks. Malteses often catch onto tricks rather easily and enjoy performing them for audiences. Teaching your maltese the ̶0;roll over̶1; trick is typically rather easy, according to DogTrainingWays.com, especially if she already knows how to lie down and stay. Mastering the art of ̶0;roll over̶1; should be fun for your Maltese and a real crowd pleaser.

Things You'll Need

  • Treats

Instructions

    • 1

      Command your maltese to lie down. If she doesn̵7;t know this trick already, lie her down on her stomach by gently pulling her legs forward.

    • 2

      Say ̶0;roll̶1; or ̶0;roll over,̶1; and place your hands on her chest. Roll her over from one side to the other. Fortunately, maltese dogs are rather small and rolling her over should be easy to do. When she has completed the trick, reward her with praise and affection. Practice this routine several times until she starts to roll with you.

    • 3

      Lie her down and hold a treat in your hand, in between your fingertips so that your hand is in a bow shape. Give your ̶0;roll̶1; command and place your hand above her nose. Move your hand from left to right, so that she needs to roll over to follow your hand. You may need to hold her body down with one hand to prevent her from jumping up for the food. Each time she accomplishes this trick, reward her with the treat.