Dog Tricks

Do you believe that there is some magic involved in teaching a dog to perform tricks? That’s not true. It isn’t magic at all, believe me. There are numerous good reasons why we need to teach our dogs some tricks. Tricks are not only for fun and I strongly believe that tricks are beneficial to dogs and their owner. Dogs enjoy their training sessions and they really act in response very well. Why? It is because they’re always having fun receiving lots of undivided attention from their owner.

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Would you like to teach your dog tricks like targeting, bow, begging, weaving, crawling, pawing and waving? Before teaching your dog, there are things that you must keep in your mind. First is, never force your dog to do something when he/she stops because that means, he/she may be sore or very tired already. Second, you must train at a pace that’s comfortable for your dog. Third, it’s okay to skip small stages if your dog is a fast learner and believe me, there’s no need for you to put into practice each command an exact number of times. All dogs are different and as the owner, you should find out and determine what works best for your dog. Keep it uncomplicated, simple and effortless for your dog. Lastly, make sure that the learning process is enjoyable, thrilling and amusing for both of you.
Here are some cool dog tricks that can surely keep your dog alert, watchful, attentive and energetic. Who wouldn’t want to see his/her dog full of life? These dog tricks give your dog the chance to play and have fun. Number one is the shake-a-paw dog trick. This kind of tricks has a purpose to have your dog show to shake your hand at your verbal request. You should clearly show or demonstrate to your dog the behavior and actions you’re looking for. Another trick is the take a bow. This is not a fun dog trick only. Play dead trick is not difficult and complicated for your dog to learn. The objective is, let your dog drop to the ground and act as though he/she is dead. You may use a verbal request or with a hand signal. Interesting, isn’t it? It’s a nice simple manner for your dog. Everybody find the spin trick fun and easy. You should let your dog perform fast, tight spins enthusiastically at your verbal request of course. See to it that your dog is in good state, physically fit and sound enough to perform this spin trick. Lastly is the beg trick, a real crowd pleaser! At your verbal request, have your dog rock back onto his/her haunches with front legs being tucked into the chest. Don’t panic if your dog is confused and not making progress. All you need to do is to keep the training trouble-free and simple yet fun.
Teaching dog tricks is the most fun you will ever have with your dog because you can act together and have a strong connection or bond with your dog. If you want your dog to be confident, smart and happy, what are you waiting for? Spend time teaching your dog lots of useful tricks.
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