Yes, that’s right…dog’s can do cool tricks. For many dog owners, dogs tend to pick up things they are taught very easily so, you should be able to teach your dog how to perform some cool tricks. If your dog likes to fetch things you could teach him to fetch the morning newspaper. Here are some fun tricks but, make sure you’re consistent in your training and you reward him for his efforts.

Dog training experts say that teaching your dog to sit is the easiest of trick to teach your dog. After that, you can start teaching him how to shake hands. This can be done by saying the word “shake” while holding his paw and shaking it. Be sure to reward him. Repeat the action everyday and he will be able to do it on command anytime you’d like him to.

Seeing a dog dance is also another amazing trick that you can teach. When your dog excitedly jumps up on you to play, gently hold his front legs. Then you can command him to “dance” a few times after which you should give him his treats. Then when guests come over, have your dog dance rather than jump on them.

Dogs can be taught to fetch items and will remember the various names for items. This can be not only a fun trick, but a handy for you. Your dog can learn to fetch many things like – toy, ball, bone, newspaper, etc. Start with one word, and really emphasize the word. When he’s consistent at fetching that item, you can add another word, and so on.

Take the time to teach your dog some cool tricks. Yes, they’re fun for you and you’re able to show off your dog, but your dog likes them too because you’re giving him tasks to do and quality time with you.