5 Easy and Fun Tricks to Train Your Dog

Among any other domestic animals, dogs are considered the most lovable and clever. They make good pets for they appeal to people's emotional needs. No wonder why 37% of American people have two dogs each in their household. What makes this doubly fascinating is that a normal American spends a total of $200 to $400 for their dog grooming maintenance, health, and nutrition.



Depending on the size, weight, and breed, dogs possess different abilities. Dogs can differ according to intelligence and how quick they can grasp a command, but all dogs can be trained. Dogs, nonetheless, like the Rottweilers, are bigger and aggressive breeds so one needs to be more adept at training them. The following tips are few of the many sample tricks that you can teach your dog.



The "kiss" trick



First is the "kiss trick". This is where you teach your dogs to lick your hands. You can repeatedly say "kiss me" or any command that you want that conveys kissing. Dogs will associate the act of kissing to the word of kissing that you have conveyed. When they have become familiarized with the trick, don't forget to give your dogs a praise such as "good boy!" While patting his head. The dog will feel that his owners appreciate him and are proud of his learning. A dog loves to be rewarded.



The "paw" trick



This is the easiest trick to learn. This trick involves shaking your hand with your dog's paw. You can begin by making your dog sit, and then reach out your hand to hold your dog's paw. Upon reaching his paw say "paw". He may not understand the word "paw" but the dog will associate the sound or tone of your voice saying "paw" to his paw. If he reaches out his paw to you, then it means that he has starte to get the point. If not, just pat him gently on the head to show him you can be trusted with whatever you want him to do.



The "catch" trick



This trick is a very popular trick to for many dogs to learn. Dogs are active animals and they will surely love to catch something for their owner. You simply cast your dog's favorite toy and he will, for sure, go after and catch it. Make sure that the treat is big enough for them to see it and small enough to prevent choking. Do this repeatedly to make your dogs familiarize with the command.



The "fetch" trick



This is another simple trick that is very easy to teach to the dogs because fetching is their inherent ability. This trick has the same instruction to the "catch" trick but, here, you will be using a toy instead of a treat. Any toy will do for the fetch trick. It can be a ball, a Frisbee or a twig. This trick is best practiced when you're taking your dog out for a walk, especially in a place where there is a wide space. This trick makes for a good dog exercise and activity. Make sure to reward your dog with a treat every time he does it right.



The "beg" trick



While the first tricks are far simpler, here comes a more complex and skilled one: The "beg" trick. Start off by making your dog stand on his hind legs. Then make him and hold a dog treat in front of his nose then slowly bring it farther from him. Make sure that you continuously say "beg" then give him the treat. Again, he may not understand the language but he will develop a recognition of the voice as an act of begging for his treat. Do this repeatedly while waiting a little longer before handing the treat over.



Smart as they are, dogs can be taught a lot of tricks be it simple, complex, or just simply funny. Dogs are generally smart. One just have to be apt at teaching them. But do not forget that the capacity of the dog's caliber to learn tricks depends on their breed. Consult your veterinarians and breeders for the definitive dog training experience.





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