World famous dog show has experts sharing some of the best tricks and tips for pet owners, with one impressive-looking trick actually being deceptively easy to train

Crufts dog show spectators might think they could never achieve the same level of control over their pets as the expert handlers in the ring. However, one impressive trick is surprisingly easy to teach with a few simple steps.

The world’s largest dog show, held annually at Birmingham’s NEC, offers dog shows, agility competitions, impressive demonstrations, and a host of other events designed to both educate and entertain. Organised by The Kennel Club, Crufts is also a great place for dog lovers to pick up some handy tips and tricks.

This week, during the ‘Have a go at Agility’ segment, a group of handlers and their faithful dogs demonstrated how to master the leg weave – a trick where a dog weaves in and out of a person’s legs in a figure-eight pattern. While this fundamental skill for dog sports like canine freestyle may seem incredibly complex at first glance, handlers showed that with a bit of determination (and treats), you too can get your dog to elegantly weave.

• Step 1: Lure your dog from one hand to the other using food
• Step 2: Continue by randomly feeding the dog as it navigates the figure of eight. Gradually, your dog will start to understand where to go.
• Step 3: Begin to stand up a little, and only feed the dog after it has completed a full figure of eight, reports the Express.
• Step 4: Eventually, you might not even have a treat in one hand, you might just have a treat in one hand and feed it in the end, only randomly in the figure of eight. Step 5: Once your dog has understood the full trick, you can move on to just using the body and no hands.

During competitions, some handlers will make their furry friend achieve the trick while keeping their hands behind their back. The handlers, who each train with different breeds, showcased different types of leg weaves, which all had different difficulty levels.

Cooper, the speedy Border Collie, achieved a classic straight line leg weave. Billy the little hound executed a side to side leg weave, which allows smaller breeds to achieve bigger figures of eight.

Later, Bob the French Bulldog showcased his best backward weave, which requires the handler to remain focused on which leg to use. Finally, Dexter the golden retriever impressed the audience with his leg weave with a twist.

The difficult move adds a complex edge, as it requires the pooch to spin after each weave.