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52 Tricks to Teach Your Dog
Are you looking for ways to keep your pup engaged and entertained? Teaching your dog tricks can help them stay active and mentally stimulated. In this article, we'll explore 52 tricks to teach your dog that can help them become the smartest pup in town. Read on to learn more about these tricks and how to teach them to your pup.
Sit
The first trick to teach your pup is the classic ‘sit' command. To teach your pup this trick, start by standing in front of them and holding a treat in your hand. Move your hand up and back over your pup's head. This should cause your pup to automatically sit. As soon as they do, give them the treat and say ‘good sit'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Lie Down
The ‘lie down' command is another classic trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by getting your pup to sit. Then, hold a treat in front of them and move it slowly towards the ground. As your pup follows the treat, their body should lower until they're lying down. As soon as they're in the down position, give them the treat and say ‘good down'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Roll Over
The ‘roll over' command can be a bit more challenging to teach your pup. Start by getting your pup to lie down. Then, hold a treat in front of them and move it slowly over their shoulder. As they follow the treat, their body should roll over. As soon as they're in the roll over position, give them the treat and say ‘good roll over'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Speak
The ‘speak' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by getting your pup's attention and saying ‘speak'. As soon as your pup makes any noise, give them a treat and say ‘good speak'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Fetch
The ‘fetch' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, throw a toy a short distance away and say ‘fetch'. As soon as your pup picks up the toy, give them a treat and say ‘good fetch'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Shake
The ‘shake' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by getting your pup to sit. Then, take one of your pup's paws in your hand and say ‘shake'. As soon as your pup lifts their paw, give them a treat and say ‘good shake'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Stay
The ‘stay' command is an important trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, step away from them and say ‘stay'. As soon as your pup stays in the same position, give them a treat and say ‘good stay'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Come
The ‘come' command is a great way to keep your pup safe. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, step away from them and say ‘come'. As soon as your pup comes to you, give them a treat and say ‘good come'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Go to Your Place
The ‘go to your place' command is a great way to keep your pup out of trouble. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, point to a designated spot (like a mat or bed) and say ‘go to your place'. As soon as your pup goes to the designated spot, give them a treat and say ‘good place'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Leave It
The ‘leave it' command is an important trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a treat on the ground and say ‘leave it'. As soon as your pup stops trying to get the treat, give them a treat and say ‘good leave it'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Jump Through a Hoop
The ‘jump through a hoop' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a hoop on the ground and say ‘jump through the hoop'. As soon as your pup jumps through the hoop, give them a treat and say ‘good jump'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Crawl
The ‘crawl' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a treat in front of them and say ‘crawl'. As soon as your pup starts to crawl, give them a treat and say ‘good crawl'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Spin
The ‘spin' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, hold a treat in front of them and move it in a circle. As your pup follows the treat, their body should spin in a circle. As soon as they're in the spin position, give them the treat and say ‘good spin'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Jump Over an Object
The ‘jump over an object' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place an object (like a stick or a broom) on the ground and say ‘jump'. As soon as your pup jumps over the object, give them a treat and say ‘good jump'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Play Dead
The ‘play dead' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a treat in front of them and say ‘play dead'. As soon as your pup lies down and rolls onto their side, give them the treat and say ‘good play dead'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Carry an Object
The ‘carry an object' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place an object (like a ball or a toy) in front of them and say ‘carry'. As soon as your pup picks up the object, give them a treat and say ‘good carry'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
High Five
The ‘high five' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, hold your hand up and say ‘high five'. As soon as your pup lifts their paw, give them a treat and say ‘good high five'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Bow
The ‘bow' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, hold a treat in front of them and say ‘bow'. As soon as your pup lowers their front legs, give them the treat and say ‘good bow'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Climb Stairs
The ‘climb stairs' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a treat at the top of the stairs and say ‘climb'. As soon as your pup starts to climb the stairs, give them a treat and say ‘good climb'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Catch a Frisbee
The ‘catch a frisbee' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, throw a frisbee a short distance away and say ‘catch'. As soon as your pup catches the frisbee, give them a treat and say ‘good catch'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Bring You Something
The ‘bring you something' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a toy or an object in front of them and say ‘bring it'. As soon as your pup picks up the object and brings it to you, give them a treat and say ‘good bring it'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Kiss
The ‘kiss' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, hold a treat in front of them and say ‘kiss'. As soon as your pup licks your face, give them the treat and say ‘good kiss'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Crawl Through a Tunnel
The ‘crawl through a tunnel' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a tunnel on the ground and say ‘crawl'. As soon as your pup crawls through the tunnel, give them a treat and say ‘good crawl'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Jump Onto a Platform
The ‘jump onto a platform' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a platform (like a stool or a chair) on the ground and say ‘jump'. As soon as your pup jumps onto the platform, give them a treat and say ‘good jump'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Weave Through Poles
The ‘weave through poles' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place two poles on the ground and say ‘weave'. As soon as your pup weaves through the poles, give them a treat and say ‘good weave'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Fetch a Newspaper
The ‘fetch a newspaper' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a newspaper on the ground and say ‘fetch'. As soon as your pup picks up the newspaper, give them a treat and say ‘good fetch'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Climb a Ladder
The ‘climb a ladder' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a ladder on the ground and say ‘climb'. As soon as your pup starts to climb the ladder, give them a treat and say ‘good climb'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Jump Through a Hoop While Standing
The ‘jump through a hoop while standing' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a hoop on the ground and say ‘jump'. As soon as your pup jumps through the hoop while standing, give them a treat and say ‘good jump'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Find an Object
The ‘find an object' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place an object (like a toy or a ball) on the ground and say ‘find it'. As soon as your pup finds the object, give them a treat and say ‘good find it'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Ring a Bell
The ‘ring a bell' command is a fun trick to teach your pup. To do this, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a bell on the ground and say ‘ring it'. As soon as your pup rings the bell, give them a treat and say ‘good ring it'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Jump Over an Object While Standing
The ‘jump over an object while standing' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place an object (like a stick or a broom) on the ground and say ‘jump'. As soon as your pup jumps over the object while standing, give them a treat and say ‘good jump'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Retrieve an Object
The ‘retrieve an object' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place an object (like a toy or a ball) in a different room and say ‘retrieve it'. As soon as your pup retrieves the object, give them a treat and say ‘good retrieve it'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Open a Door
The ‘open a door' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a doorstop in front of a closed door and say ‘open it'. As soon as your pup pushes the doorstop out of the way, give them a treat and say ‘good open it'. Repeat this process until your pup has mastered the command.
Close a Door
The ‘close a door' command is a great way to keep your pup active. To teach this trick, start by having your pup sit and stay. Then, place a doorstop in front of an open door and say ‘close it'. As soon as your pup pushes the doorstop into the door, give them a treat
