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Dog Trick: Jump Through Hoop
Since Cairn Terriers are super smart, it doesn't take long to train them basic dog tricks. I taught Molly how to jump through a hoola hoop in as little as 10 minutes using a clicker, of course.
"I like to show off my Cairn Terrier puppy photos. How cute do you think I am?" 
Molly May
Basically all I did was hold the hoola up just far enough off the ground so she'd have to jump to get through it. I then held a small bit of training treat on the other side so she'd have to jump over the hoop to get it. As soon as she jumped, I clicked and said, "jump". As soon as I get the hoola hoop out, she's ready to jump.
With enough repetition I fully expect that simply saying the word jump without a hoola hoop will be enough. I'm getting her ready for more advanced, fun dog tricks like using the home agility kit I bought a few days ago.
Incidently, if your Cairn Terrier won't jump up through the hoop, just lay the hoop on the ground and gradually raise it. You'll be surprised how easy your Cairn Terrier will learn this fun dog trick.
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