Tricks & Training

There are at least 101 cool dog tricks here that you can teach your dog — plus 5 basic dog commands that every dog should know. Teach your dog the 5 basic commands first. Then, move onto the advanced dog tricks, (We’ve taught our own dogs every one of these!) You’ll also find insanely helpful dog training tips to help you put an end to frustrating dog behavior issues. Not sure where to begin?

Start here –> Dog Tricks & Training Tips 101.

With the many different methods, types, and styles of dog training, dog training problems can inevitably result -- depending on which one you choose and the breed and personality of your dog. Here's how to find the right dog obedience training method for you and your dog.

Will your dog only catch, instead of fetching and returning the item to you? Here's how to get your dog to bring it back to you when you're doing dog fetch training. These are some of the best dog fetch training tips.

Shaping is a popular method of dog training that works well. Clicker training is one form of shaping, but a clicker is not required in order to use the shaping dog training technique.

It's amazing how many dog & people similarities really do exist. That's right, for many of the things that we do as humans, there's an equivalent behavior in the dog world. Here are lots of interesting similarities between dogs and people.

Want to teach your dog a dog trick? These videos show how to do some great dog tricks. Start with easy dog tricks and then work your way up to the more difficult dog tricks. Before long, you may have your dog fetching your slippers!

One of the most important dog commands you can teach your dog is the leave it command. This video demonstrates exactly how to teach your dog to leave it. Once you have mastered the leave command, there are 101 other dog tricks you might want to teach your dog!

dog-jumping

Got a jumping dog? Tired of your dog jumping up on you every time you -- or someone else -- walks through your door? This video shows how to train your dog to stay down you will have a much calmer dog when you or guests arrive at your home.

If you've ever had a loose dog on your hands, then you know how difficult it is to catch a dog on the run -- especially a small dog. This video shows how you can actually train your dog to be caught. Really, it works!

dog-tail-wagging

This video shows 3 wagging dog tail behaviors that your dog may display. Once you recognize these 3 tail wagging behaviors, start paying attention to whether your dog wags his tail to the right or the left. Each way means something different.

dog-shake-hands

This video highlights the 5 steps that are necessary for teaching your dog to shake hands. Once you have mastered shake with your dog, you can teach him more fun tricks from these 101 dog tricks!

Have you ever wanted your dog to be more human? Try teaching him this trick. Also another cool trick to teach your dog.

dog-come-command

This video gives a couple great tips that should keep your dog from running away from you each time he is off the leash. Plus 101 fun dog tricks you can try!