First, you should make sure that you have your Lab\u2019s favourite treats on hand. These treats will provide the necessary motivation for your Lab to follow you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will need to entice your dog using the treat. Make sure that you get their attention and that they are in a standing position. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is even better if your dog already knows how to stand on cue as this position is vital in teaching them how to spin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next, you can then slowly move your hand in a large circle just above your dog\u2019s head. Make sure that you have their attention during the entire period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal here is to get them to follow your hand and turn in a circle. Of course, this will not happen instantaneously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will take some time for your Lab to understand what you are trying to teach them. Thus, just keep repeating the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your Lab follows your hand through a full rotation, you should praise them and give them a treat. Alternatively, you can also use a clicker to capture the trick and signify that this is what you would like them to do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat this several times until you can get them to follow you consecutively. Remember, you may not achieve this in a single session, or even two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But you have to be patient and make sure to always shower your dog with praise whenever they get it right. Your dog thrives on your attention and your praise means just as much as the treats that you give them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you can achieve slow spins properly, you can then proceed to the next step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Add a cue.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The cue phrase you use depends on you. Generally, people use \u2018spin around\u2019 or \u2018spin\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note that you should only add a cue when you are confident that your Lab already has the previous steps mastered. It will make the learning process much more streamlined and easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good idea to only mention the cue word or phrase when they are already following your hand, even if just partly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saying the cue before any action is taken will undermine the purpose of the training and will likely confuse your Lab. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like with the first two steps, you should repeat this several times until your Lab understands what you want them to do when you say the cue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can take your time doing these repetitions and do small bursts of practice throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your Lab engaged for a long time is challenging and short periods of training are bound to be more effective in the long run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Add more spins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To make it more challenging and to provide additional opportunities for practice, you can require your dog to spin more than just once before they get the treat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can start asking for 2 or 3 more spins before giving them the goodie in your hand. This way, you can practice more without loading up too much on the sweets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, this will also prepare them for the next step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Less treats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

By this point, when your Lab can spin around multiple times and consecutively when given the command, you can start cutting back on the treats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In any case, you would not be relying on treats every single time you ask them to spin around. Use treats sparingly when your Lab has already grasped the nature of the training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even then, you should still praise them and show them your appreciation for what they are doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although you should lessen the treats, you shouldn\u2019t remove them entirely as it keeps the process engaging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Change directions (optional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want an additional challenge, you could also incorporate a change in direction to your spin cue. You could either instruct them to spin left or right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this will take time. You will need to go over the steps again and use cues that apply to different directions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n