if you buy thru these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. or, check out the awesome book 101 dog tricks by kyra sundance. you get step-by-step instructions for teaching your dog 101 fun dog tricks. there’s also a dvd (best of 101 dog tricks) which shows you how to do 16 different tricks from the book.

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teaching your dog tricks is a very interesting experience, where you need to use your creativity and try to think like your pet in order to make them do what you want. if he manages to do the spin successfully a few times, stop with the hand movements and give him only the verbal cue. the trick is usually taught by first teaching your dog to do a high-five. if you put the clicker into your hand together with some …

committing yourself to teaching your dog some tricks is a great new year’s resolution, but it’s also a fun bonding experience for you and your dog throughout the year. yes, your dog may already shower you with kisses on a daily basis, but now you can actually teach them to kiss you on command. as the video above shows, you have to be diligent in waiting for your dog to bark by themselves first, and then reward them as they …

leash reactivity if morning and evening walks have become more stressful than relaxing – for you and your pooch! if your dog is usually friendly, but acts like a maniac when on a leash, you are not alone. in this class, we teach how to cope with the stress of being around other dogs, management techniques for what to do when you see other dogs on walks, and a plan to work through it. the class starts in a low-stress …

with all the fun and excitement a new dog brings, it is easy to fall short in being fully prepared. when it comes to choosing your dog’s food, it is important to make a thoughtful and careful decision. chew toys: to keep your new companion from chewing on things they shouldn’t, try keeping a variety of chew toys such as nylabones and kongs available for chewing. it’s important to make sure that the toy can withstand the wrath of your …