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Teach Your Dog to Shake Its Paw When Visitors Arrive - PetsFoodNutrition Show your dog the reward you’re holding in one hand. Next, close your fist around the treat to keep it out of the dog’s reach. To keep your dog interested in the treat, give the instruction “shake” and wave your closed fist under its nose. Then, wait for your dog to dig for the reward in your hand.