# 4 Legged Dog Trap

The 4 Legged Dog Trap is a price pattern that often catches traders off guard. It typically reverses direction after the fourth leg, trapping those who enter too late on the fourth leg.

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2F527j5alnpyJIpJnmA3P3%2F4%20legged%20dog%20trap%20GIF.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=108a3d6a-885f-46d1-9be7-af3d192f127e" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a bullish 4 Legged Dog Trap, which can lure new sellers at the bottom (4) but then quickly reverses up.</p></figcaption></figure>

The 4 Legged Dog Trap pattern works just as well for shorts as it does for longs:

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2FI9GDp5cOqHUz1F5Thvbc%2F4%20legged%20dog%20trap%202%20GIF.gif?alt=media&#x26;token=97373b61-ced2-40f7-b960-17c9e41258b2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Example of a bearish 4 Legged Dog Trap, which can lure new buyers at the top (4) but then quickly reverses to the downside.</p></figcaption></figure>

This trapping price pattern is usually hidden on time-based charts, giving AlgoBox™ users/traders yet another edge in the markets.

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## Example

<figure><img src="https://3588932008-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FSmdQdlKTkpiw2LN0L1TV%2Fuploads%2Fhv1M9UDX2ZJX0hjeYNuJ%2FVinny%204%20leg%20dog%20trap.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ee739df6-cad8-48f1-a784-67c65c730c0a" alt=""><figcaption><p>STUDY: Vinny E. Mini shows a <a href="../fundamentals/chart-layouts">Flag Layout</a> screenshot of a 4 Legged Dog Trap - a good example with Order of Operations.</p></figcaption></figure>

Recognizing a potential 4 Legged Dog Trap before it completes is critical to managing risk and [stalking trades](https://docs.algoboxpro.com/essential-tips-and-techniques/stalking-trades).

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## Video Tutorials: 4 Legged Dog Trap

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WATCH: This short video explains the 4 Legged Dog Trap strategy.
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{% embed url="<https://youtu.be/WFEZbI0vMmM?si=_O6yPR-02nf8Wl7D>" %}
WATCH: Vinny E. Mini teaches the 4 Legged Dog Trap Strategy in this video tutorial.
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