High Five
Start by commanding your dog to sit, and reward him with a treat.
Next, hold a treat in front of him but slightly out of reach.
Repeat the command “high five” while gently tapping one of his feet. Most dogs will raise their foot to paw at the treat in your other hand.
As he raises his foot, catch it with your free hand. As soon as you make contact, give your dog the treat and lots of praise.
Keep repeating these steps until your dog raises his foot automatically every time you give the command.
If your dog needs a little encouragement to lift his foot off the ground, gently tap the inside of his knee with your finger until he bends his leg. As soon as his paw is off the ground, gently tickle the bottom of his foot to encourage him to raise it higher.
Continue to say the command slowly and firmly as you repeat the steps.