Dog Tricks:
Teaching Your Doggie to Shake Hands and Other Tricks

Teaching your dog to perform tricks is a great way to enjoy time with your dog. Dogs naturally want to please their owners, so learning tricks can be fun for both of you.

You will need a few things before you begin to teach your dog tricks. For some tricks, you'll have a leash hooked to your dog's collar. The leash will keep you dog close to you as you teach her.

Tricks you will learn to teach your dog

• Shake Hands
• High Five
• Crawl
• The Weave
• Roll Over
• Go To Sleep
• Spin
• Take a Bow!
• Jump
• Teach your dog to read
• Wait for it
• Yes, Please

Dog Obedience:
Getting Your Pooch Off the Couch and Other Dog Training Tips

By Liz Palika

Dogs have been our companions for thousands of years. They rush to greet us when we get home. They listen when we talk and snuggle when we need a hug.

But sometimes dogs' enthusiasm can also get them into trouble. A dog that jumps on people can hurt them. A dog that dashes out the door can get lost or hit by a car.

By training you dog you can teach him to be an even better friend and companion. Luckily, obedience training isn't difficult and can be a fun way for you and your dog to spend time together.

Commands you will learn to teach your dog:

• Easy
• Give
• Sit
• All Done
• Down
• Stay
• Come
• Wait
• Leave It
• Walk
• Heel
• Stand
• Off