Trick Training Library
Trick training is more than a party trick — it builds focus, exercises the brain, and strengthens the human-animal bond. Ten minutes of trick training tires most dogs more than an hour of walking. This library lists eleven classic tricks organized by difficulty, from 'Sit' to 'Put toys away,' each with the exact luring and shaping steps used by professional trainers. Filter by level to find your next challenge, and remember: every trick is trained in tiny increments, not one big leap.
- SitBeginner
Lure nose up until rear touches floor, click, treat. Add cue after 10 reps.
- DownBeginner
From sit, lure straight down to floor between paws.
- ShakeBeginner
Tickle back of paw, click when it lifts. Add hand cue.
- SpinBeginner
Lure nose in a circle. Fade lure to a finger point.
- Roll overIntermediate
From down, lure nose over shoulder toward hip.
- BowIntermediate
Capture the play bow, mark with clicker, name it.
- Speak / QuietIntermediate
Capture a bark on cue, then reward silence to teach 'quiet'.
- Fetch to handIntermediate
Trade a toy for a treat; only reward when placed in your hand.
- Weave through legsAdvanced
Lure through leg → step → lure back. Chain into figure-8.
- Play deadAdvanced
From roll-over, add finger-gun cue, wait 3 seconds before release.
- Put toys awayAdvanced
Chain 'take it' + 'drop it' over a bin. Reward the release into bin.
Examples
- SitBeginner — lure nose up until rear touches floor
- Roll overIntermediate — lure nose over shoulder
- Weave through legsAdvanced — chain figure-8 pattern