Quick answer
The free way is the real trick. Teach your dog to shake with treats over a few short sessions, then prop your phone at the dog’s eye level and film one arm reaching in. A still meme picture is free in a chat app. The AI video, which needs no training, is 80 credits on Reelfie.
“Dog shake hand” is one of the most common things people ask about this trend, and it’s also the cheapest answer. Plenty of dogs learn to give a paw in a week of short practice, and the filmed version has something the AI one can’t: your actual dog doing it.
If your dog won’t, or you need the clip tonight, the AI route is below.
Teach shake in short sessions
- 1Ask your dog to sit. Close a treat in your fist and hold it low, near one front paw.
- 2Wait. Most dogs sniff, then nudge, then paw at the hand. The moment the paw lifts, say “yes” and open your hand.
- 3Repeat five or six times, then stop. Short sessions keep it fun.
- 4Once the paw comes up reliably, offer an open palm instead of a fist and add the word “shake”.
- 5Over the next days, wait for the paw to rest in your palm for a second before the treat.
Stop if your dog seems sore or stressed. Older dogs and dogs with joint trouble may prefer a lower paw lift.
Film it like a meeting
- Put the phone on a stack of books at the dog’s head height, vertical.
- Frame only the dog; your hand enters from the edge, so wear a shirt with a cuff.
- Shake, up and down twice, then hold still for a beat.
- Film a few takes and keep the one where your dog looks most serious.
Trim it to under ten seconds and caption the deal. This version is free, sharp, and yours.
A free meme picture
Upload a photo of your dog to Gemini or ChatGPT and ask for it in an office, giving a paw to a hand in a suit sleeve. Our prompts include one for that. It’s a still, so no up-and-down.
The paid video, no training
Dog Handshake AI makes the moving clip from one photo. It’s 80 credits, about $4.95; the smallest pack is up to 2 videos for $9.90.
- 1Open Dog Handshake AI.
- 2Upload a photo of your dog sitting, face visible.
- 3Press make for 80 credits; the MP4 lands in Assets.
New accounts get one photo trend free (2 images), no card. Anime Style takes a pet photo, so it can turn your dog into an anime character for nothing; the handshake video isn’t covered.
Common problems
My dog paws at everything now
Only reward the paw when you’ve asked for it. Ignore uninvited pawing.
The dog looks at the phone instead of the hand
Hold the treat in the hand that’s off camera, near the lens, so the gaze stays forward.
The filmed clip is shaky
Prop the phone instead of holding it, and turn on stabilization if your camera has it.
FAQ
How do I teach my dog to shake hands?
Hold a treat in a closed fist near a front paw, reward the moment the paw lifts, repeat in short sessions, then switch to an open palm and add the cue word.
Is there a free dog handshake AI?
Some AI video tools give free trial runs, usually watermarked. A still image is free in chat apps. Reelfie’s video is paid.
Is the paid clip watermarked?
No. Paid videos download clean as an MP4 with sound.
Can I make it on my phone?
Yes. Reelfie runs in a phone browser, no app needed.
Make your first one
Dog Handshake AI: Your dog closes the deal.
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