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Crawl
From down, the dog moves forward while keeping chest and belly close to the ground.
Public trick guide
Difficulty: advanced
Estimated time: 2-4 weeks
Prerequisites: o2
Supplies: treats, soft surface, optional low obstacle
Age suitability: From about 10 months.
Physical suitability: Avoid for dogs with elbow issues; use padded/non-abrasive surfaces.
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.
Verbal cues: crawl
Hand signal: Low forward sweep near the ground.
History: Crawl is used in working-dog contexts for low-profile movement.