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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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, 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 

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.