100 Tricks to Teach your Dog

Teaching your dog new tricks is not only fun but also a great way to bond with your furry friend and keep their mind engaged. Please make sure these tricks are appropriate for your dog (fitness, age, health etc.). Use positive reinforcement and make it fun. Keep training sessions short and add repetitions – without frustration.

Here are 100 tricks you can teach your dog

1-20: Basic Commands and Behaviours

1. Sit
2. Stay
3. Come
4. Down (lie down)
5. Stand
6. Wait
7. Leave it
8. Drop it
9. Heel (walking politely on a leash)
10. Watch me (making eye contact)
11. Shake (paw)
12. High five
13. Wave
14. Spin
15. Roll over
16. Crawl
17. Beg
18. Bow
19. Touch (nose to hand)
20. Go to your mat/bed

21-40: Advanced Commands and Behaviours

1. Back up
2. Speak (bark on command)
3. Quiet (stop barking)
4. Play dead
5. Take a bow
6. Dance
7. Fetch specific items (toys, keys, etc.)
8. Find it (search for hidden objects)
9. Go to your crate
10. Close the door
11. Open the door
12. Turn off the light
13. Tidy up (put toys in a basket)
14. Find a person by name
15. Carry a basket or backpack
16. Go get a specific item (e.g., leash)
17. Bring the newspaper
18. Ring a bell to go outside
19. Close drawers or cabinets
20. Pick up litter/trash

41-60: Agility and Parkour Tricks

1. Jump over obstacles
2. Weave through poles
3. Balance on a beam
4. Go through a tunnel
5. Walk on a narrow ledge
6. Jump through a hoop
7. Climbing a ladder
8. Climbing stairs
9. Go over a seesaw
10. Balance on a wobble board
11. Cross a rope bridge
12. Jump into your arms (for smaller dogs)
13. Slide down a small slide
14. Tunnel under your legs
15. Walk on hind legs (short distances)
16. Jump onto a platform
17. Jump off a platform
18. Jump through a window (hurdle)
19. Balance on a pedestal
20. Jump into water

61-80: Nose Work and Scent Games

1. Find hidden treats
2. Find hidden toys
3. Identify scents (e.g., different herbs)
4. Discriminate between scents
5. Identify scented objects by name
6. Follow a scent trail
7. Find a specific person by scent
8. Find hidden objects in a room
9. Identify different scents in containers
10. Search for objects in a field or forest
11. Identify scents in different environments (e.g., indoors vs. outdoors)
12. Search for scented objects underwater
13. Find a hidden scent among distractions
14. Work with multiple scents simultaneously
15. Discriminate between similar scents
16. Identify scents in challenging conditions (e.g., wind)
17. Work with elevated hides
18. Work with buried hides
19. Identify scents in vehicles or containers
20. Work with novel scents

81-100: Fun and Miscellaneous Tricks

1. Say your prayers (paws up)
2. Turn in circles
3. Play basketball (push a ball into a hoop)
4. Sort objects by color or shape
5. Paint (with non-toxic paints)
6. Play the piano (hit keys with paws)
7. Sing or howl on cue
8. Clean up toys (put toys in a box)
9. Hug (put paws around your neck)
10. Play soccer (push a ball with nose)
11. Find hidden people by name
12. Play with a specific toy on cue
13. Play hide and seek
14. Ride a skateboard
15. Ride a scooter
16. Ring a bell to go inside
17. Walk backwards
18. Wear costumes or accessories
19. Balance objects on the head
20. Act out a scene or play

Remember to keep training sessions short, fun, and rewarding for your dog. Use positive reinforcement techniques such as treats, praise, and play to encourage learning and reinforce desired behaviours. Enjoy the journey of teaching your dog new tricks and strengthening your bond along the way!