Aliases: army crawl
Prerequisites: Down
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From down, the dog moves forward while keeping chest and belly close to the ground.
Age suitability: From about 10 months.
Aliases: army crawl
Prerequisites: Down
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Why dogs take to it: Crawl is mostly a shaped behavior requiring impulse control, not a broadly spontaneous trick.
Breed tendencies: Short-legged dogs often show easier mechanics; tall breeds frequently pop up and need slower criteria.
Physical suitability: Avoid for dogs with elbow issues; use padded/non-abrasive surfaces.
Supplies: treats, soft surface, optional low obstacle
Verbal cues: crawl
Hand signal: Low forward sweep near the ground.
Fun fact or history: Crawl is used in working-dog contexts for low-profile movement.
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