Dog Behaviour Training Tricks


CARRY!

Carefully place a small object, like an old glove, a leather wallet or the handle of a small basket, in your dog's mouth and flatter him with "Aren't you smart!" Scratching his back will also help teach your dog to carry.

OUT!

Never take things from your dog by pulling. When you want him to let go, take hold of the object with one hand and say "Out!" If he won't give it up, surprise him with a little cuff on the nose with the free hand. When he drops what he is holding, praise him and pat him.

DANCE!

Hold something to eat above your dog's head and teach him to dance. When he stands on his back legs to reach the food, say "Dance!" and move your hand in a circle to make the dog pivot. After he turns, give him the food and praise him.

PRAYERS

Make your dog sit in front of a low bench. Place his front paws on the bench. Say "Prayers!" and gently push his head down. At the same time, offer him food between his front legs. Release him with "Amen!" or "O.K.!"

WAIT!

Place a ball or a piece of dog biscuit on your dog's nose between his eyes. Tell him "Wait!" After a moment or two tell him "O.K.!" and see if he can catch it. This trick may take a lot of practice.

TAKE A BOW!

Take advantage of your dog's natural ways to teach additional tricks. When he stretches, say "Take a bow!"

SPEAK!

When he barks or sniffles, put your finger in the air and say "Speak!" or "Sneeze!" It won't take long for your dog to learn that whenever he makes a noise he will get a reward.

Vick to face dog-fighting charge (BBC News)
Star quarterback Michael Vick is told to stay away from training after he was charged with involvement in dog fighting.
NFL suspends Vick after dog-fighting charges (Canada.com)
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is stopped by the Washington Redskins' defense after running in second-half NFL action in Landover, Maryland December 3, 2006 file photo. The NFL ordered Vick on Monday not to report to pre-season training after he was indicted on dog-fighting charges.