give paw
"Give paw" is a common command used in dog training, where the dog is instructed to place its paw in a human's hand, mimicking a handshake.
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Definition
A2Dog Training
(informal, command)A command for a dog to lift its front paw and place it in a person's hand, often as a trick or gesture of obedience.
Example
- When I said 'give paw,' my dog immediately lifted his paw and placed it in my hand.
- Teaching a dog to give paw can be a fun and easy trick for beginners.
A2Dog Behavior
(informal)The action of a dog lifting its front paw and placing it in a person's hand, usually in response to a command.
Example
- The dog performed the 'give paw' action flawlessly during the training session.
- She smiled as her puppy eagerly gave paw when asked.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "give paw":
paw atshake handsextend one's handpuppy footbear pawraise one's handthrow handsput one's hand up