Stick Em Up Review

: Many owners combine this with a "Play Dead" command. After the dog sticks their paws up, you can say "Bang!" and lure them to drop to their side. Tips for Success

If you're looking to teach this crowd-pleaser, here is a helpful guide on how to master the move.

Training this trick is essentially about adding a specific verbal cue and hand gesture to a "Sit Pretty" behavior. Stick Em Up

"Stick 'Em Up" is most commonly recognized as a classic dog trick (also known as "Reach for the Sky" or "Put 'Em Up"), where your dog sits on its hind legs and holds its paws in the air.

: The moment they have their paws up and are balancing, use a marker word like "Yes!" or a clicker and give them the treat immediately. : Many owners combine this with a "Play Dead" command

: While they are in the "Sit Pretty" position, hold your hands up in a "surrender" pose or point your fingers like a toy gun.

: This is the core posture where the dog balances on its haunches. Step-by-Step Training Guide Training this trick is essentially about adding a

: Do not reward if they are leaning against you or furniture; they should be supporting their own weight. Are you looking to teach this to a specific breed, or