Tricks and Commands

These instructions focus on training a dog to perform tricks mainly for fun, but in principle, you can use the same basic ideas for training a dog for obedience

Trick training is limited only to what you want to teach your dog. What would you and your dog enjoy doing?

The SAY HI command is a great tool for canine socialization since it encourages your dog to trust you.

Handling your dog through puppyhood and adolescence is one of the best ways to feel assured that they will become a friendly and confident adult.  

Games are a good way to teach dog behaviors or practice them in a fun way.

A minimum of 15 minutes each day of practicing dog commands will improve your dog’s reliability and behavior

Teaching your puppy to ring a bell to go outside is a great trick and very helpful for housetraining a puppy.

Commands are fundamental when dog training, but so are structure, guidance, and leadership 

Teaching obedience commands is a great way to improve your relationship with your dog. Obedience will teach your dog focus …

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If you’re an avid book reader, this trick is for you.  Now you can curl up on the couch and BOTH settle in on reading a book.

Teach your dog to “get my slippers” in time for Father’s Day. This trick is a combination of Fetch and Drop. When you tell your dog to get your slippers, he will “fetch” them and drop them right into your hand. Here’s how.

The recall can be one of the hardest commands in which to establish a reliable response.  Your dog must see you as his leader and want to come to you.

The duty to pay taxes can bring a headache to even the most prepared person.  Why not teach your dog a trick that is sure to give a laugh.

You can teach your dog to get their leash either upon command or whenever he wants to go for a walk. The reward is a walk instead of a treat.

Classical conditioning can teach your canine companion to love almost any Halloween outfit. Learn how to teach them to love their costumes.

  By Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Blogger You probably seen a dog in the movies fetching their …

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by Laura Pakis, certified dog trainer and professional blogger Your dog may already countersurf or look for crumbs under the …

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When it comes to potty training, you can teach a dog to eliminate when given the word. All it takes is 10 days of consistent training.

This dog trick includes the combination of GET and DROP. It’s relatively easy but does require a good deal of repetition.

As we approach the holiday season there is so much to be thankful for.  Why not teach your dog a trick that shows they are grateful in saying their prayers.

There is nothing silly about teaching your dog tricks.  The more tricks a dog knows, the more stimulated his mind, …

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There is nothing silly about teaching your dog tricks.  The more tricks a dog knows, the more stimulated his mind, and the more fun it has in life.

Dogs are like kids – they get every toy they have and spread them around the house until they get bored and move on to something else.  Teaching your dog to clean up their toys not only straightens up your home but it is a good mental exercise for your dog.

So where do you start with dog training? By Laura Pakis, Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Blogger, Having a trained …

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Dog trainers all too often hear this phrase, “but my dog looks sad.”  This is a misinterpretation of the dog’s body language 

Does Your Dog Pull On Leash? Most dogs learn very quickly how to walk politely on a leash when they are shown how to do so.

Obedience will teach your dog focus and self-restraint while making him better behaved. It is also a great way to stimulate your dog mentally.

By Guest Dog Blogger, Spike Hi all, Spike here Today I thought I’d teach you an easy trick which can …

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Most dogs are born with a natural instinct to retrieve or fetch. Playing fetch with your dog helps release pent-up energy your dog may have.  Here’s how to do it.

Having the ability to walk with your dog unleashed at your side is probably one of the more fulfilling aspects of dog ownership.