If your dog is a natural retriever, fetching might seem like the easiest thing in the world. Your dog does it without prompting and he’ll play fetch for hours (or days!) with you (or anyone). But fetching isn’t just a ‘natural’ game – it’s a skill that any dog can learn. To train this skill, …
Maggie is an old pro at handstands but my younger dog, Rossi, is just learning. I’ve filmed a lot of our training sessions, which range from genius moments to oops. But that’s how real dog training goes and you just keep at it with patience and consistency. For Rossi’s training, I’m using a Klimb from …
From putting your dogs paws up on a wheelchair for therapy visits, feet up on a chair for grandma to pet your cute pup’s head, to helping with grooming, to just feet up for a cute photo – teaching your dog can put their front paws up on something is a useful and fun trick …
Teaching your dog to a figure 8 trick is a fun trick for both kids and adults! Start with your feet at least shoulder distance apart. Wide enough that your dog can easily fit through. Start by bending and put ting your weight on one leg and lure your dog under that leg. It help’s …
The jump through arms trick also often called the hoop trick is always one of the favorites when we volunteer at hospitals and I’m sure it will be a hit whenever you do it too. We’re going to be teaching your dog to jump through your arms. A quick note if you have a puppy …
This trick reminds me of when little girls dances with their dads and stand on their feet, it’s a bit different but still a wonderful connection is there. We’re going to teach your dog to walk with his front paws on your feet. Start with your toes pointed in – for larger dogs you’ll be …
Get your dog spinning in circles in no time This is a fun and easy one to teach! Start with some tasty treats – or your dogs meal. With the treat at your dogs nose height lure them around in a circle and reward with your treat. If needed reward in small steps as you …
