19/02/2026
Let's bring back....
🐀 Random Advice Time 🐀 !!!!
Today I wanted to talk about trick training. Is it....
Frivilous?
Pointless?
Just for fun?
Trick training is so much more. Here are just a few reasons I love trick training:
🐕 Improves dogs focus on handler
🐕 Boosts confidence
🐕 Opportunity to give rewards
🐕 Fine tunes listening skills
🐕 Creates optimism
🐕 Useful for conditioning exercises
🐕 Can be adapted for physio work
🐕 Great bonding opportunity
🐕 Helps with proprioception
🐕 Can improve core strength
🐕 Helps with problem solving
🐕 Can help reduce anxiety
🐕 Great enrichment for a rainy day
🐕 Real life applications
🐕 Best of all...it's FUN!
There are almost limitless tricks you can teach your dog, and there's something for every body shape, ability, age of dog you can imagine.
Sit, Down, Leg weave, Leapfrog, Spin, Beg, Send-around, Paw, Finish, Roll-over, Reverse finish, Fetch, Ring a bell, Hold, Speak, Find It, March, Jump, Pick up, Front paws up, Rear paws up, Back up, Twist, Snoot, Nose touch, Middle, Heel, Stay, Pull, Open, Send to bed...and that's just a very small selection!
What's your favourite trick you've taught your dog? 🐶
⚠️ Always let your dog give consent and use REWARD BASED, NON-AVERSIVE methods, if they get stressed or frustrated STOP, reassess and find a way to make it FUN for your furry friend 🛑 And make sure it's safe for you and dog ⚠️
