When playing with their pooches, owners alternate stacking their hands with their dog’s paws. In the hands-in variation, everyone puts one hand, or paw, on the stack.

A fellow dog owner could relate to Kona's clinginess, saying: "My rottie [rottweiler] does that. All 110 pounds of strength will go in that paw and you can't let go.

In this video, I show you my personal method for teaching your dog to give their paw. Starting from a simple sit, I guide you through each stage with practical tips and rewards, making it fun and ...