Jan 02 2009
Dog Tricks
Dog Tricks
Anyone who has a dog knows how hard it can be to train your new dog to do tricks. Training a puppy can be hard, but is a lot easier to do because they are young and are learning everyday. Training an older dog can be very difficult (can’t teach an old dog new tricks). By having an older dog, I have a 7 year old pooch, I know how difficult this task can be but it is not impossible. With a lot of patience and by practicing the trick everyday, your new and old dog can learn many tricks.
Below are a couple of easy tricks that you and your dog can start out with. Just remember to repeat and reward your dog for good work.
Shake Hands
Sit your dog down.
Say, “Shake hands,” and take the paw with your hand.
Hold the paw and say, “Good dog!”
Let go of paw.
Do this a few times every day.
*After a while, say, “Shake hands,” but don’t take the paw. See if the paw raises itself. If not, keep practicing.
Kiss
Every time your dog licks your face, say, “Give me a kiss.”
Soon your dog hears “Give me a kiss,” and thinks about licking your face.
