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Why Do Dogs Do Tippy Taps?

Marcus Vance • • 7 min read
Why Do Dogs Do Tippy Taps?
From a small amount of research, dogs of any breed do tippy taps simply because they are excited, happy, or relaxed. For example, Bentley, an incredible Golden Doodle I've been following on Instagram for a while, is known for his tippy taps.

What does it mean when dogs tap dance?

Tap-tap-tap. It's obvious excitement. Dogs have certain ways of displaying excitement, like hopping up on their hind legs to spin around giddily or jumping up and down. The Shiba Inu breed seems to love tapping their paws rapidly.

How do I teach my dog to tap the tip?

Click Here To Learn Teach Dog To Tippy Tap in 3 Easy Steps

  1. Let your dog sniff out a treat in your hand. Move your arm in a wide circle around the dog as you give the cue, “spin.”. ...
  2. Teach Dog To Tippy Tap.
  3. Repeat this sequence a few times every day until your dog has it mastered.
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Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.