Cool Puppy Tricks
Dog Training 101 – 5 Simple Tricks To Teach Your Dog
Among any other domestic animals, dogs are considered the most lovable and smart. They make great pets for every people with unique needs. Statistics have shown that thirty-seven percent of American homes keep at least two dogs. It becomes further interesting to be aware that a typical American dog owner spends $200 to $400 dollars for their lovable pet’s grooming maintenance, health, and nourishment.
Dogs have distinct abilities according to their size, weight, and breed. 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
The first is the “kiss” trick. This trick is where you can teach your dog to lick your hand on your command. You should say a word that conveys kissing for them to refer to the act of kissing such as saying “kiss me”. Again, the dog will identify the sound and tone of your voice to kissing. 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. Your dog will figure out and recognize that his owner appreciates what he is doing. As humans also do, dogs love to be rewarded also for a job well done.
The “paw” trick
This is the easiest trick to learn. It involves shaking your hand with the 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 human language “paw” but he can associate its sound with his own 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
Now let’s go to the most popular trick for most dogs – the “catch” trick. Dogs are active animals and they will surely love to catch something for their owner. You can simply toss your pet dog’s most favorite toy and he will most probably go after it. Just make sure the treat is big enough for them see but small enough to be unconsciously swallowed. Do this repeatedly for them to develop the trick and their agility but always practice due care.
The “fetch” trick
This is another simple trick that is very easy to teach to the dogs because fetching is their inherent ability. It has the same command to the “catch” trick but this involves a toy instead of a treat. You can simply throw any toy that you want your dog to fetch. Dog owners often use a colorful frisbee or sometimes a short stick to teach their pet how to fetch. Do this repeatedly in an open area especially if you are talking your dog out for a walk. This trick makes for a good dog exercise and activity. But always don’t forget to reward your dog a treat every time he does tricks well.
The “beg” trick
Among all the other tricks in this list, this must be the more complex one. Start off by making your dog stand on his hind legs. Then make him hold a dog treat on his nose, afterwards, bring it slowly farther from him. Continuously say beg while giving 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. You just have to be patient and hardworking when teaching those tricks. Make sure also that the tricks matches the dog’s breed. Consult first to dog experts like veterinarians and dog breeders before starting to train you dog on some tricks.
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