Ready to impress friends (and yourself)? Here’s a day-by-day plan to teach your dog a new trick every day:
- Day 1 – Sit & Stay: Reinforce the basics with treats and clear commands.
- Day 2 – Shake Hands: Lure your dog’s paw with a treat and reward every touch.
- Day 3 – Spin: Hold a treat near their nose and circle it around until they spin.
- Day 4 – Lie Down: From a sit, lower a treat to the ground while saying “down.”
- Day 5 – Roll Over: From “down,” move the treat over their shoulder to encourage a roll.
- Day 6 – Play Dead: From “down,” guide your dog onto their side with your cue (e.g., “bang”).
- Day 7 – Fetch Specific Item: Teach the name of a toy, then command “fetch” and reward return.
Keep sessions under 10 minutes and end on a high note. Consistency is key—soon you’ll have a talented trickster!