Ready to turn your best mate into the top trickster at the dog park? Teaching your dog a few classic tricks isn’t just a great party trick; it’s a ripper way to bond, keep those tails wagging, and give your pup’s brain a solid workout. Here’s how to teach your furry legend some fun, easy tricks, Aussie style!
High Five: The Classic Crowd-Pleaser
Get your dog to sit, hold a treat just above their paw, and say “high five.” Give ‘em the treat and a big cheer when their paw comes up. Repeat a few times daily, and soon your mate will slap paws with everyone!
Get your dog to sit, hold a treat just above their paw, and say “high five.” Give ‘em the treat and a big cheer when their paw comes up. Repeat a few times daily, and soon your mate will slap paws with everyone!
Roll Over: Spin to Win
With your dog lying down, move a treat slowly in a circle near their nose. As they follow it, they’ll roll over. Once they do, reward them with treats and plenty of fuss. Keep at it, and you’ll have a rolling superstar.
With your dog lying down, move a treat slowly in a circle near their nose. As they follow it, they’ll roll over. Once they do, reward them with treats and plenty of fuss. Keep at it, and you’ll have a rolling superstar.
Speak: Let’s Hear That Bark
Prompt your dog to bark (a funny noise or doorbell usually does the trick), then say “speak” and treat them. Repeat until they catch on. This one’s a hoot for videos or when you need the world’s cutest alarm system.
Prompt your dog to bark (a funny noise or doorbell usually does the trick), then say “speak” and treat them. Repeat until they catch on. This one’s a hoot for videos or when you need the world’s cutest alarm system.
Play Dead: Drama King or Queen
Start with your dog lying on their side. Say “bang!” (add a finger gun for laughs) and treat them when they flop over dramatically. With a few daily reps, you’ll have an Oscar-worthy performance every time.
Start with your dog lying on their side. Say “bang!” (add a finger gun for laughs) and treat them when they flop over dramatically. With a few daily reps, you’ll have an Oscar-worthy performance every time.
Quick Tips for Trick Success
- Keep training short and sweet; no one likes a drag.
- Always use treats and a happy voice.
- Be patient, every good dog learns at their own pace.
Ready to show off your clever canine? Grab some treats, give these tricks a go, and tag us in your videos! Got a favourite trick? Drop it in the comments below and let’s get tails wagging across Australia.