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Best of the Barking Butler

wagthedog March 19, 2020August 31, 2020Assistance Dog Skills, Great Tricks, Training Methods, Uncategorized, Videosassistance dog skills, deliver an object, deliver to a person, dog training, dog tricks, how-to teach dog tricks, presa canario, retrieving, take it to mom/dad, tricks

Have you ever wished your dog could pass your husband that wrench? Or that you could send your dog to the garden with a note for mother? One of the best tricks you can teach your barking butler is to deliver objects to targets. In this article, we will go through the 3 simple steps it takes to teach your dog to deliver an object to another person. Teach ‘take it to mom/dad’ Pre-requisite training: Retrieving is required, knowing names … Continue reading “Best of the Barking Butler”

Protected: Shake-a-paw, High-five, and Wave!

Wag The Dog February 17, 2019March 21, 2020Dogsdog tricks, high five, how to train, how-to teach dog tricks, lift paw, shake, shake hands, shake-a-paw, tricks, wave

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Jump Over My Leg

Wag The Dog June 24, 2016Dogs, Great Tricks, Please Share, Videosclicker training, dog, dog sports, dog trainer chilliwack, dog trainer hope, dog trainers, dog training, dog tricks, how to, how to train, operant conditioning, pet tricks, positive reinforcement, training, tricks, videos

Got a leg? Then teach your dog to jump over it! This trick is easy, fun, and will burn energy almost anywhere. Teach your dog to jump over your leg Jumping over and over isn’t for puppies, wait until your dog is at least 1.5 years old, 2 for giant breeds before teaching this trick. Begin with your foot against a wall, fence, or tree. Save your hamstring the trouble and keep your foot low, it will help your dog … Continue reading “Jump Over My Leg”

Hoop Jump

Wag The Dog June 22, 2016Dogs, Great Tricks, Please Share, Videosclicker training, dog, dog trainer chilliwack, dog trainer hope, dog trainers, dog training, dog tricks, dogs, how to, how to train, Hula hoop, jump, operant conditioning, pet tricks, positive reinforcement, puppy training, training, training methods, tricks, videos

Teach your dog to jump through a hula hoop! You probably have one lying around, and if not, they aren’t hard to come by, which makes this trick an easy bet for summer fun! What you’ll need: A hula hoop large enough for your dog to jump through, treats, and an adult dog. You can find hula hoops at toy stores and dollar stores. Make sure that the hoop isn’t designed to make noise, drain any noisemaking beads if necessary … Continue reading “Hoop Jump”

Teach Your Dog To Dress Themselves

Wag The Dog May 27, 2016Assistance Dog Skills, Dogs, Great Tricks, Videosassistance dogs, chilliwack dog trainer, dog, dog trainer vancouver, dog trainers, dog training, dog tricks, dogs, hope dog trainer, how to, learning, pet tricks, positive reinforcement, reward mark, skills, training, training equipment, training methods, tricks, videos

Your dog might not ever be ready to move out and go to college, but teaching this easy trick will make your life a little smoother, on a daily basis, which adds up. Most importantly, giving your dog this responsibility will make their life more pleasant. Teach The ‘Dress’ Cue Ensure your dog’s collar, bandana, harness, or backpack is oriented so that large or dangly parts hang down, rather than looming over your dog’s head, hitting them in the face … Continue reading “Teach Your Dog To Dress Themselves”

Can Your Dog Throw Away Garbage?

Wag The Dog October 17, 2015Dogs, Great Tricksboxer, dog tricks, garbage can, trash, tricks

We believe that dogs can do anything. And that includes a boxer being taught how to throw garbage away! Check out Amelia’s boxer Doug and his latest cool dog trick!

That Was Easy! How To Train Your Dog To Push A Button

Wag The Dog January 26, 2012Dogs, Great Tricks, Training Methodsclicker training, conditioned reinforcer, dog trainer vancouver, dog training, dog tricks, dogs, how to, how to train, learning, operant conditioning, pet tricks, positive reinforcement, sheltie, shetland sheepdog, skills, tricks, vancouver, videos

Watch as our trainer Carol Millman demonstrates how quick and easy it can be to teach your dog a new skill in a matter of minutes! Using clicker training, she trains her Sheltie, Odin, to push a button with his nose in a single 5 minute session. The video footage is one continuous take to prove that we aren’t using any editing tricks. If you live in Greater Vancouver, the Tri-Cities, or the Fraser Valley of BC and you would … Continue reading “That Was Easy! How To Train Your Dog To Push A Button”