Training our dogs can be an enjoyable experience, especially when they learn a new trick. It requires patience and repetition, but with practice, you can show off your dog’s talents soon enough. It is also a great way to keep them mentally stimulated and engaged. Enjoy these six easy and fun tricks that every well-behaved canine should know. Here are step-by-step instructions to make the training process smoother.
Sit and Stay: The Foundation of Obedience
Step 1: Hold a treat close to your dog’s nose and move your hand upwards.
Step 2: As your dog follows the treat, their bottom will naturally lower into a sitting position.
Step 3: Once they are sitting, reward them with the treat and praise them with a cheerful “good sit!”
Spin: A Dizzying Display of Canine Grace
Step 1: Stand before your dog with a treat in hand.
Step 2: Guide your dog’s nose with the treat in a circular motion, leading them around in a full circle.
Step 3: Once they complete the spin, reward them with the treat and praise their “good spin.”
Step 4: Practice this trick in both directions to show off their versatile spinning skills.
Crawl: Unleashing Their Inner Sneak
Step 1: Have your dog lie down in front of you.
Step 2: Hold a treat close to the ground, enticing them to crawl forward.
Step 3: As they crawl, offer encouraging words like “crawl” or “sneak.”
Step 4: Once they reach you, reward them with the treat and praise their “sneaky crawl.”
Bow: A Graceful Show of Respect
Step 1: Stand before your dog with a treat in hand.
Step 2: Lower the treat down towards the ground between their front paws.
Step 3: As they follow the treat, they’ll naturally bow their head and front end.
Step 4: Once they complete the bow, reward them with the treat and praise their “good bow.”
Step 5: Encourage them to hold the bow for a few seconds before giving them the treat.
Say Your Prayers: An Adorable Gesture
Step 1: Have your dog sit in front of you.
Step 2: Hold a treat close to their nose, then move your hand upwards and slightly forward.
Step 3: As they follow the treat, they’ll raise their front paws and create a “praying” posture.
Step 4: Once they achieve the pose, reward them with the treat and praise their “say your prayers.”
Step 5: With consistent practice, they’ll soon say their prayers on command!
Alternatively, this video teaches you broken down steps while using an object as a variation to achieve this trick.
Back Up: A Surprisingly Handy Skill
Step 1: Stand facing your dog with a treat in hand.
Step 2: Encourage your dog to come towards you with the treat.
Step 3: As they move forward, say “back up” and take a step or two backward.
Step 4: When they back up, reward them with the treat and praise their “good back up.”
Step 5: Increase the distance they back up gradually to showcase their impressive talent.
