Easy Tricks to Teach Your Dog

Here are some easy tricks to teach your dog, the dog training 101.Dogs love to please and learning cool tricks is just as much fun for them as doing them for you later. And a performing dog can be a great partner for meeting new friends at the dog park. Just remember to keep repeating the tricks and rewarding your dog with treats and praise until it learns

STRETCH

When I do yoga my dog loves to STRETCH with me, so with your dog in a standing position, kneel in front and place your left hand under the dog’s stomach.

With a treat in the other hand, coax the dog to put its nose to the ground while you say “Stretch.” Keep the dog from lying down with your left hand and give the treat when it finishes the bow.

LIE DOWN

Get your dog’s attention and show him that you have a treat in your hand.
Hold the treat in front your dog’s nose.
Say your dog’s name followed by the word “down,” spoken clearly and firmly.
Slowly move the treat towards the ground.
As soon as your dog’s elbows and hocks are on the ground, say “good down” in an upbeat tone.
Give your dog the treat followed by petting and praising and repeat 5-6 times
ROLL OVER

While on a carpet or grass, get your dog  to sit and then into the down position. Kneel on one side and gently roll the dog over while saying “Roll over.” When the dog finishes rolling, give the treat.

This is a great trick for younger dogs but give seniors with bad backs a break and just give them the treat.

Remember positive reinforcement and repetition to shape new tricks. There is no place for excessive force or intimidation in any dog training - especially when it comes to teaching fun dog tricks.

Check out the free videos on how to teach EASY TRICKS TO TEACH YOUR DOG.

SPEAK / QUIET or TALK

Choose one simple word for the bark command. The word should be easy to remember and used consistently. Good choices: "speak," "bark" or "talk."

Choose one simple word for the quiet command. This word should also be easy to remember and used consistently. Good choices: "enough," "quiet," or "hush."

When your dog barks, briefly acknowledge it by checking for the source (look out the window or door, go to your dog). Then, get her attention with a clap, whistle or similar sound.

Immediately after the barking stops, say your quiet command in a firm, audible and upbeat voice while giving a treat.

Practice the "quiet" command frequently. You can do this anytime she barks, but keep sessions brief.

Once your dog seems to understand "quiet," you can move onto the bark command.

Create a situation that will cause your dog to bark. The best method is to have a friend ring the doorbell or knock on the door. As this occurs, say your speak command in a clear, upbeat voice.

After your dog barks 2-3 times in a row, say "good speak!" in a clear, upbeat voice while giving a treat.

Repeat the speak command process several times until your dog seems to understand.

Once your dog learns "speak" and "quiet" separately, you can use them together - have your dog speak a few times, then tell her to be quiet.

Check out the free videos on how to teach EASY TRICKS TO TEACH YOUR DOG.

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