Dogs are very lovable and smart animals. They make good pets for they appeal to people's expressive needs. No wonder why 37% of American people have two dogs each in their household. It becomes further interesting to be aware that a typical American dog possessor spends $200 to $400 dollars for their lovable pet's grooming maintenance, fitness, and nutrition.
Depending on the size, weight, and breed, dogs possess different abilities. Some dogs may be smarter than others but all dogs can be trained. Be deliberate with bigger and antagonistic breeds though such as the Rottweilers. Here are some sure tips of how you can teach your clever pets some simple tricks.
The "kiss" trick
The first is the "kiss" trick. This is where you teach your dogs to lick your hands. You can repeatedly say "kiss me" or any command that you want that conveys kissing. Dogs will relate the act of kissing to the word of kissing that you have conveyed. Make sure to give your dog praises such as "good boy!" while touching his head. Your dog will understand and realize that his owner appreciates what he is doing. A dog loves to be rewarded.
The "paw" trick
The next trick is the easiest to perform. This trick involves shaking your hand with your dog's paw. Begin this by making your dog sit, and then reach out your hand into holding his paw. Upon reaching his paw say "paw". He may not understand the word "paw" but the dog will associate the sound or tone of your voice saying "paw" to his paw. If the dog reached out his paw it means that he is begining to get it. If the dog is apprehensive, make sure to gently pat his head to give him assurance.
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 to make your dogs familiarize with the command.
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. Any toy will do for the fetch trick. You can use a short stick or a colorful frisbee to teach your pet this new trick. Do this repeatedly in an open area especially if you are talking your dog out for a walk. Aside from being a trick, it also makes a good exercise and activity for your dog. Make sure to reward your dog with a treat every time he does it right.
The "beg" trick
Among all the other tricks in this list, this must be the more complex one. Make your dog stand on his hind legs from the begining. Then make him and hold a dog treat in front of his nose then slowly bring it 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 training those tricks. But do not forget that the capacity of the dog's caliber to learn tricks depends on their breed. Consult first to dog experts like veterinarians and dog breeders before starting to train you dog on some tricks.
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