the “cha-cha-cha” trick is a great trick and exercise.
to teach a reliable “cha-cha-cha,” consistency is key. you will also need a handful of bite-sized treats for this cue and a clicker or a word (i.e. good boy/girl, yes) to mark your dog’s behavior. the physical cue for “cha-cha-cha,” is to shoo your dog back with your hands.
with your dog standing facing you, walk forward toward him. when he takes a step backwards, click and treat.
continue stepping forward. when he takes multiple steps backwards, click and treat.
practice this until he understands that if he backs up, he deserves a treat. start walking toward him less.
once he has learned this, say, ” 