Two weeks ago, you saw Sugar do Yin Yoga. Many of you asked “how did Sugar learn to unroll a yoga mat?” Sugar used her Golden Nose.
5 Things You Need
1) Yoga Mat
2) Small Tasty Treats : Sugar’s favorite is Zuke’s Mini Naturals
3) Your Dog’s Attention
4) Patience
5) Calming Music
9 Steps To Teach Your Dog To Unroll A Yoga Mat
1) Find a spacious place
2) Have your dog in a “down” position.
3) Place treats on the mat (spaced it accordingly).
4) Roll the mat, leaving a piece of treat for your dog to see.
5) Guide your dog’s nose to the first treat (close to the first roll).
6) Guide your dog’s nose to the rest of the treats.
7) Always remember to have FUN teaching your dog a new skill.
8) Be Patient.
9) Make sure to praise your dog.
Teaching your dog to unroll a yoga mat is a FUN skill to learn. Give it a try.
Watch Sugar’s Yin Yoga video, check our 1/17 post Yoga with Your Dog
Amy and Toby says
January 31, 2014 at 1:37 AMI’m sure it’s not as easy as it looks, but we’ll give it a go! Thanks for the tips 🙂
Daisy says
January 31, 2014 at 3:47 AMWe might learn that–all those treats.
Sugar, we hope your mouth is feeling better.
XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & Roxy
Laika says
January 31, 2014 at 3:56 AMThanks for the tip. I am convinced my mom and I will try that.
Lauranne says
January 31, 2014 at 7:49 AMThis one I will have to try! Thanks
YourSpecialdog says
January 31, 2014 at 9:53 AMHow wise is that , great post
Frankie and Ernie says
January 31, 2014 at 10:00 AMHope you are feeling better now. You are very much skillful at UN Rolling the mat.
Millie & Walter says
January 31, 2014 at 10:08 AMYou did a great job unrolling that mat. We hope you are healing well after your most recent surgery.
Goose says
January 31, 2014 at 10:11 AMOk MOM says we have to try this. First step, get a yoga mat. She said we could start with our backpacking sleeping bag. It’s about the size of a yoga mat. Hope you are feeling better and better sweet Sugar.
Blessings,
Goose
Two French Bulldogs says
January 31, 2014 at 10:32 AMOh boy. Don’t give mom any ideas
Lily
2 brown dawgs says
January 31, 2014 at 10:36 AMYou are one smart dude Sugar!
Sand Spring Chesapeakes says
January 31, 2014 at 11:23 AMGood girl! If your dog is food motivated it makes it so much easier to teach new tricks.
Comedy Plus says
January 31, 2014 at 11:26 AMLoved the music in Sugar’s video. Great job too Sugar.
Have a woof woof day. 🙂
Earl Lover says
January 31, 2014 at 1:04 PMClever!
Earl and I from Earl’s World!
Jenna,Mark “HuskyCrazed” Drady says
January 31, 2014 at 1:08 PMwow! how cool is that!? haha!
have a great weekend!
((husky hugz frum da pack))
“love is being owned by a husky”
Molly The Wally says
January 31, 2014 at 1:17 PMLook at you doing your Doga Sugar and well done in unrolling the mat. Have a fabulous Friday.
Best wishes Molly
Dolly the Doxie says
January 31, 2014 at 1:35 PMYou forget to list a dog that minds in things you need. Love Dolly
SlimDoggy says
January 31, 2014 at 2:08 PMSlimdoggy Jack says it is easier to just leave the yoga mat out on the floor so he can spend more time doing yoga and less time preparing for yoga. Mom doesn’t agree….
Reilly & Denny says
January 31, 2014 at 2:43 PMClever Sugar – now all she do is practice her yoga moves 🙂 How is she doing – she looks kind of sad in the video – not the usual sparkle we see in her eyes?
Nailah Bone says
January 31, 2014 at 3:30 PMSuper cute video! 🙂 Loved the music! I’m going to have to teach Nailah this trick!
emma says
January 31, 2014 at 3:37 PMIt looks really cool when Sugar does it and sounds like a play on a nose work game. Nice job!
Tenacious Little Terrier says
January 31, 2014 at 5:36 PMVery clever, Sugar. I kind of want to teach Mr. N to push a doll stroller.
Cattle Aussies~Bella, Terra, & Kronos says
January 31, 2014 at 7:50 PMGood job Sugar!
Marquie says
January 31, 2014 at 8:14 PMSuch a cute trick! All I need is a yoga mat and I can teach it to Petal. Thanks so much for sharing! 🙂
Murphy & Stanley says
January 31, 2014 at 8:21 PMDoggies can do so many things that hoomans have no idea! Good work Sugar!
Your Pals,
Murphy & Stanley
M. K. Clinton says
January 31, 2014 at 8:27 PMI love Sugar! She is such a patient girl with all of those treats in a line. That is a very impressive feat!
bichonpawz says
January 31, 2014 at 8:48 PMI love this!!! Excellent job Sugar!! I am absolutely convinced I could teach Chloe to do anything…as long as there are treats involved! She just loves games!! The music is so peaceful. It reminded me of when I got acupuncture!
Ann says
February 1, 2014 at 5:51 AMThat sounds like fun. I don’t have a yoga mat though since all the yoga I do is done on my Wii fit board. Maybe I’ll have to go out and get one so Duke can learn this trick 🙂
Pamela | Something Wagging This Way Comes says
February 1, 2014 at 9:57 AMWonderful video. And that’s a trick I would never have thought of. I’m thinking we might adapt it so Honey unrolls her sleeping bags when we go camping. 🙂
I’ve added your post to the linky list. Thanks so much for joining the Train Your Dog Month Challenge!
Hailey and Zaphod says
February 1, 2014 at 2:51 PMDo you have how to keep your dog from joining you on your yoga mat. LOL!
Paws and Pedals (Kate & Scooter) says
February 1, 2014 at 5:13 PMVery clever. new trick for us to try. though i don’t think my boy will be quite as patient as Sugar…..maybe I need to give the music a go 😉
Dawn says
February 1, 2014 at 8:09 PMFun! Great job, Sugar! I just need a yoga mat and I’m positive Maya and Pierson could learn it.
Alfie - Alfie's Blog says
February 1, 2014 at 10:10 PMRoooo Sugar, that is such a pawsome trick! Hope you’re feeling okay after your surgery buddy *waggy tail*
Hawk aka BrownDog says
February 2, 2014 at 7:56 AMHI Y’all!
Oh that is wonderful Sugar! The mat looks comfy too.
Y’all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Talent Hounds says
February 2, 2014 at 12:16 PMVery cool training tips. Clever lovely Sugar. X Talent Hounds
Diane @ To Dog With Love says
February 2, 2014 at 2:04 PMFun trick and great video! I loved it!
Your pals,
Diane and Rocco
Jodi says
February 3, 2014 at 3:49 PMAwesome trick Sugar!! I sure hope you are feeling better!!