To teach your St. John’s Water Dog tricks, even the simple ones, you should carry some savory snacks, be in a remote suitable location and hold the teaching sessions to 10 – 15 minutes or your St. John’s Water Dog will start to get bored. Don’t forget that when he gets something right give him lots of appreciation and a reward treat, but take care not to get him over thrilled or he might lose concentration.
Teach your St. John’s Water Dog to offer you his paw
To teach your St. John’s Water Dog to offer you his paw, initially