101 Easy & Cool Tricks To Teach Your Dog (Step-By-Step)

Here’s what I tell most fur parents when it comes to dog training:

Although it’s a serious task…

You can make sessions fun by teaching your pooch a limitless number of tricks.

And the good news is:

You’ve come to the right place to help turn Fido’s drills around.

Continue reading to find out:

101 simple and fun tricks to teach your dog.
5 must-know benefits of teaching tricks to your canine.
What’s the first trick to teach your pooch (it builds foundation).
And more…

Benefits of teaching tricks to your dog

Teaching tricks is an essential component of canine training. Moreover, it has numerous benefits to your dog, some of which are:

Entertainment.
Added physical activity.
Learning useful practical skills.
Gaining enough mental exercise.
Making the dog happy and content.

Fun fact: AKC says dogs who know how to show off tricks are more likely to get adopted in shelters. As their intelligence makes a great impression on their potential fur parents.

Moreover, tricks won’t only benefit your doggo. As a fur parent, teaching tricks can even turn you into a better trainer.

30 easy tricks to teach your dog (for beginners)

#1: Responding to the clicker

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

Whenever you click, it lets your canine know they did something good. That’s why it’s the best way to build your dog’s training foundation.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Prepare your clicker and a bag of treats.
Position your dog in front of you. And ensure you have their attention.
Click and hand your pooch a treat.

Reminder: Never click without giving a treat after. Such inconsistency can confuse your pup. Which lessens the trick’s effectiveness.

Repeat step #3 for 30 times.

Potential issues with this trick: Misusing the clicker can lead to your pup getting fat. That’s why I highly suggest using small pieces of treats. According to AKC, even a pea-sized reward is plenty for a large dog. You can also go for low-calorie treats.

#2: Teach them their name

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

This will further help you reinforce the rest of the tricks in this read. As it works the same way as the clicker. So when your pup hears their name, they know something good is coming.

Note: Although this is most applicable in puppies, some adult dogs need to learn their name too. A great example is canines from the shelter who don’t have any names. Or they’re due for a new one.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Position your pooch in front of you.
Wait until they’re not looking at you, then cheerfully call their name.
As soon as they look at you, mark the behavior with a clicker.
Then, deliver a treat right after the previous step.

Potential issues with this trick: Don’t let them associate their name with a negative reaction like yelling it at them. If you do, your pooch develops anxiety whenever they hear their name.

#3: Sit

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

You can consider this the most basic trick in this list. But don’t underestimate it. Teaching this is the best trick to start their obedience training.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Begin with your dog standing.
Hold a treat over your dog’s nose.
Slowly lift the treat away from their nose. And move it towards their rear.
They’ll follow the treat until their rear touches the ground. When it does, mark using a clicker.
Then, hand them the treat.
Once your dog stands up, repeat steps 1 to 5 for at least 5 minutes.

Potential issues with this trick: Your dog might use this trick to try to always earn treats.

#4: Leave it

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

This teaches your pooch not to pursue everything that makes them curious. Which will be handy throughout their life.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Hold 1 treat in each hand and close them.
Put 1 hand in front of your pooch. While you hide the other behind your back.

Pro Tip: Use different treats. The one behind your back should be a better choice. This will make this trick more effective.

Let your canine be curious about your extended hand.
Eventually, they’ll lose interest. When they do, immediately say, “Leave it.”
Then, give them the better treat you were hiding (the treat in your extended hand is just for lure).

Potential issues with this trick: You’ll have to be quick on saying the command for this to work. Otherwise, Fido will continue pursuing their curiosities.

#5: Touch

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

Touching a stick with their nose seems to have no practical use. But it helps strengthen your doggo’s focus.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

First, prepare a stick to use. Then, cover its ends with duct tape to protect your dog’s nose. After that, proceed with the steps below.

Place your canine in front of you.
Extend the stick close to your canine’s face.
Wait for them to touch the end of the stick with their nose. When they do, use the clicker.
Hand them a treat to reinforce the behavior better.

Potential issues with this trick: They might learn to touch the wrong part of the stick (anywhere but the tip). Which you can reinforce unintentionally. So, only reward them if they touch the end of the stick. This type of precision is necessary for consistency in training.

#6: Down

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

You need to teach your dog to sit first (trick #3). And getting down is a basic trick, too. But it also builds the foundation for other tricks like #14, #22, and #74.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Ask your canine to sit by holding a treat over their nose.
Slowly bring the treat down to their front paws. They must follow it by lowering their head.
As soon as they lie down, say the command “down.”
Use the clicker. And immediately reward them with a treat right after.
Keep repeating the steps above to establish the behavior.

Potential issues with this trick: It’s hard to train for this trick when your pooch is energized. Obviously, they won’t lie down when they’re not tired. So, work on this trick after a walk or play session.

#7: Heel

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

This trick turns your pooch into an obedient walker. As it teaches them to stay close to you. That’s why it’s a trick that can also stop leash pulling.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Your pooch can start at any position. As long as they’re near you.
Hold their leash with your right hand. And reserve the left for treat delivery.
Say “heel” while you hold a treat over their nose. Then, guide them to go to your left side.
Once they’re on your left, reward them with praise and treats.
Keep repeating steps 3 and 4 for 10 minutes. And do this drill at least twice a day.

Potential issues with this trick: Your dog can get tired of doing this for a long period. SFSPCA suggests you let your pooch walk ahead sometimes. While still not encouraging leash pulling, of course.

Note: If you’re left-handed, do the steps with your right hand reserved for treats.

#8: Give paw

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

How sweet is it to hold hands with your pup’s paws? But before you get to that, you have to teach them to hold out their paw first.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Ensure your canine is sat down.
Hide a treat in your hand and let your pooch smell it. While they do, say the cue “paw!”
Wait for your dog to put their paw over your hand.
Note: You could also gently direct them by carefully lifting their paw in your hand.
Once they do it on their own, open your hand to give them the treat. While you do, also praise them.

Potential issues with this trick: This trick might result in an opportunistic pup. When they’re seeking your attention, they might paw you all the time. Then you can teach them the “not now” (trick #10).

Learn more: 15 Dog Breeds That Use Their Paws A Lot

#9: Wave

Suitable for: All ages. Dog must know how to sit (trick #3) and give their paw (trick #8).

Description:

With this trick, you can say “hi” to your pup. And they can definitely say it back with a cute wave.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Ensure your dog is sitting down and you’re standing. Then, say “paw,” which makes them give it to you.
But instead of taking their paw, wave your hand for goodbye. And say the cue “bye!”
They must hold their paw up for a second.
Then, reward them with a treat and praise.
When repeating, increase the duration of their hold little by little.
Once they can hold their paw up for at least 3 seconds, add motion. Wave your hand while saying the cue to get your dog to follow you.
Reward them when they do it completely. Which is when they hold their paw up for more than 3 seconds and wave.

Potential issues with this trick: It’s really close to the “give paw” trick (#8). So ensure that you follow the steps closely for accurate results.

#10: Not now

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

This trick can prevent some potential issues caused by the other ones. You can use this when your pup is seeking your attention, but you’re busy and unable to give it to them at the moment.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Catch your dog’s attention-seeking behavior. Whether that’s pawing you or nudging at you.
When they’re seeking your attention, simply look them in the eyes. According to research, they’ll avoid eye contact when they detect tension. Along with this, firmly and calmly say the cue, “not now.”
Wait for a few seconds or even a minute before you recognize your dog again. You won’t even have to reward them with a treat. Since your attention is enough as a reward. With this, they just learned how to wait for their prize.

Potential issues with this trick: Eye contact can be intimidating for some dogs. Thus, it can cause anxiety or retaliation from them. So carefully watch your pup’s body language to see if they’re responding the way they’re supposed to be.

#11: Spin

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

This is a cute and easy trick that pleases lots of dog lovers. Because seeing a dog spin is simply amusing.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Hold a treat over your pup’s head and lure them into a circle.
Reward them once they complete the spin.
Do steps 1 and 2 at least 5 times.
Add the cue “spin” as you guide them to a circle.
Once they consistently follow your command, ask them to spin without a treat in your hand.
Continue rewarding them once they go full circle.
As you keep asking them to spin, gradually shorten your hand signals.

Potential issues with this trick: While this doesn’t cause any dizziness. Regardless, it’s still a tiring trick to learn.

#12: Hold (an object)

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

No hands? No problem. Your pooch can still learn to hold something with their mouth. Not only can that be useful in a few ways, but it’s also a foundation trick to others in this read.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Do this while sitting on the floor and Fido’s facing you.

Show them a toy.
If they investigate it, quickly use the clicker. And give them a treat as well.
Slightly increase the criteria now. Use reinforcements when they sniff the toy.
Next, wait until they put the toy in their mouth. Reward them when they do.
Build duration by making them hold the toy in their mouth. Gradually increase the intervals of treat-giving by 1 second each.
Instead of praising them, say the command “hold.” Don’t also forget to give them a treat.

Potential issues with this trick: It’s time-consuming since the build-up is slow.

#13: Fetch

Suitable for: All ages. Dog must know how to hold first (trick #12).

Description:

As you throw something, Fido chases it, and they give it back to you. It’s like you can turn anything into a boomerang with this trick.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Hand your dog a toy and say, “hold.”
When they take it, reward them.
After that, get the toy from them again.
Then, do the first 2 steps 5 to 10 times.
Next, put the toy on the floor and ask them to hold it.
Reward them once they pick it up.
Do steps 5 and 6 until Fido takes the toy on your command.
Introduce the new cue, “fetch,” while still placing the toy on the ground.
Provide rewards when they properly respond to your cues.
Gradually build distance between you and the toy. In no time, you’ll be playing fetch with your pooch.

Potential issues with this trick: This is another time-consuming trick. And you’ll need to be consistent, even though gaining the result is a slow process.

#14: Army crawl

Suitable for: All ages. Dog must learn to lie down first (trick #6).

Description:

It’s not just a simple trick where Fido moves forward while in a down position. Crawling is also a good workout. Since it makes your dog use their core muscles.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Get your dog into a down position using a treat.
Once they’re down, slide the treat away from them.
Reward them when they crawl to reach the treat.

Potential issues with this trick: This trick uses your dog’s core muscles. So overdoing it might cause pulled muscles or soreness.

#15: Ring the bell

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

This trick is handy when house training your pooch. Because you can use the bell as your dog’s way to tell you they need to pee or poop.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Hang the bell somewhere your dog can reach.
Using a training stick, ring the bell yourself first.
Reward your pup when they touch the bell. At the same time, use a marker like a clicker.
Once they know how to ring a bell, incorporate the next action. Which is making them ring it before you take them outside.
Instead of the usual treat and praise, reward them by opening the door.

Potential issues with this trick: Problems might arise if you over-rely on treats when reinforcing this trick. Your pooch might ring the bell every time they want a snack.

#16: Come

Suitable for: All ages. Dog must know how to respond to the “sit” command first (trick #3).

Description:

This trick aims for your pooch to come to you when called. It’s useful when you don’t want your doggo to get into trouble. Or if you’re summoning them to come inside.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Start at a short distance between you and your sat dog. 5 ft (1.5 meters) to 10 ft (3 meters) apart is good enough.
Make eye contact with your pooch and say, “come” cheerfully.
If they won’t come to you, add more encouragement. Such as clapping your hands or tapping your legs.
Reward them with praises and a treat when they finally go to you.
Gradually increase the distance between you and them.

Potential issues with this trick: When you over-rely on treats, your pup might always come to you for some.

#17: Take it

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

Have your pooch take something from you using their mouth. You can use this trick when you want Fido to pick something up.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Hold your canine’s toy while they’re in front of you.
When they grab it, say, “take it.”
Since they have the toy in their mouth, reward them through praise. You can also mark the action using a clicker.

Potential issues with this trick: It can be hard to reinforce it since you can’t use treats to encourage it. Or it’s challenging to give them treats.

#18: Stay

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

This is the best trick to train your dog’s patience. Most dog parents apply this to make their pups wait before eating.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

There are many ways to teach this trick. But for this, you’ll use the “On-a-Leash method.” Which is best done in your yard.

Put your dog on a leash and walk a few steps.
Stop, then face your dog.
Hold out your palm and say, “stay.”
Reward them with a treat when they stop.
Hold their pause for 1 second. Then, release them with a command like “okay.”
Practice this repeatedly while gradually increasing the time before the release.

Potential issues with this trick: This trick is a test of patience to teach your dog. That’s because dogs are naturally excited and act upon their urges. And this aims to suppress that behavior.

#19: Bow

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

This is an easy and fun novelty trick where your pup lowers their front limbs. While their bum is pointed up.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Begin with your pooch standing in front of you.
Hold the treat above their nose as a lure. Also say the cue, “take a bow!”
Then, move your hand downward. It should be between their legs and under their belly.
Reward them when they follow your hand.

Note: They don’t have to bow immediately since you’re still starting fully.

Repeat steps 2 and 3. Little by little, your pooch will drop their shoulders down. Which will get them closer to bowing. Keep rewarding them too.
When they get into the bow position, mark it by cheerfully saying the command.
Now, only reward them when they’re bowing. And keep marking the trick.

Potential issues with this trick: While teaching this, you might have trouble catching the specific position. As your dog will tend to also lower their hindlimbs. Which puts them in a down position.

#20: Crate

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

With this trick, your pooch will learn to go to their crate. Which will make kennel time easier for both of you.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Put a leash on your dog to guide them into the kennel better.
Open its door.
Using a treat in one hand, lure your dog into the kennel and say, “crate!”
Reward them with a treat before closing the door.

Note: Open the door again in a calm manner. So when it’s time to let them go, you won’t have an over-excited dog. If your dog gets overexcited, ignore them. This will teach them that the said behavior doesn’t get rewarded.

Potential issues with this trick: If your pup has separation anxiety, it might be harder to teach this.

#21: Speak

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

They also call this “barking on command.” Which is a fun and useful trick. Because once you can make your dog “speak” on command, it’s easier to get them quiet.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Ready a handful of treats.
Make your dog bark by exciting them. Jump or grab their favorite toy and show it to them.

Note: This is easier for fur parents with vocal dogs, such as Huskies.

Once they bark, say the cue “speak!” and mark the action with a clicker.
Then, immediately hand them a treat to reward them.
Keep rewarding them every time they bark.
Add a hand signal. A commonly used one is holding out your hand, palm facing your dog, and closing 4 fingers over your thumb.
Continue repeating until your pooch responds to the hand signal and command.

Potential issues with this trick: You must quickly reward and mark the behavior. You have to let your dog know only to bark when you tell them to. Otherwise, they might bark at you demanding treats.

Learn more: 15 Reasons Why Your Dog Barks At You (All Of A Sudden)

#22: Stop barking

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

If there’s a trick to make your dog bark, there’s one that can make them stop.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Wait for your dog to bark (don’t use the cue).
Let them bark for a while. As vocalization is an attention-seeking behavior, you don’t want to encourage it directly.
Now, once they stop barking, say the cue “stop!”
Then, reward them for being quiet.
Repeat every time your pup barks out of nowhere. In the long run, they’ll learn that the cue is a sign they must stop barking.

Potential issues with this trick: Timing is everything with this trick. They have to stop barking first before you reward them.

#23: Rollover

Suitable for: All ages. The dog must learn how to lie down first (trick #6).

Description:

This is a famous trick that most dog parents teach their pups. It’s basic and entertaining because seeing your pup roll around is cute.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Ask your dog to lie down.
While kneeling beside them, hold a treat near the side of their head and nose.
Move your hand from their nose to their shoulder. Doing so lures them to roll on their side. At the same time, say the cue, “roll over!”
Reward them if they roll to the other side.

Note: At first, they might only turn their head in the opposite direction. Reward that as well. As it can help reinforce the trick.

Keep repeating steps 2 to 4. While also gradually decreasing your hand movement and treat lure.

Potential issues with this trick: Overdoing it might hurt your pup’s muscles. So ensure not to overwork them or make them roll too far. You can also put a yoga mat or a blanket as the surface where they roll over to make it more comfortable for them. As a result, they’ll be more likely to follow the command.

#24: Go potty

Suitable for: All ages. But it’s best learned as a puppy (< 1 year old).

Description:

Using a simple cue, you can prompt Fido to take a go potty.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

First, establish a regular feeding routine. This will make your dog’s need to go more predictable. Which can help you determine when to train for this trick.
Vets say it takes at least 30 minutes before your dog feels the need to poop. So, closely watch your pooch during that time frame.
Once you notice they’re ready, take them outside.
Only when they’re assuming their pooping position should you cue, “Go potty!”
And reward them with a treat immediately after they’ve finished.

Potential issues with this trick: There’s a lot in play to succeed with this trick. So ensure to establish a routine for your dog. Otherwise, this trick would be all over the place.

#25: Drop it

Suitable for: All ages. Will work best for dogs who know the hold trick (#12).

Description:

Get your dog to let go of an object by dropping it into your hand.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Sit beside your dog and show them a toy.
Hold it near their face. And let them play with it.
Once they’re tugging the toy, hold a treat to your doggo’s nose.
When they let go of the toy, say the cue “drop!”
Then, give them a treat immediately as reinforcement.
After repeating the steps above for several sessions, it’s time to change the drill a bit. Now, you have to say the cue first. Then, expect them to drop the toy after.
And always reward the desired behavior with a treat and/or praise as you repeat.

Potential issues with this trick: This can lead to a behavior where your pup hands you the object randomly. As they might be expecting a treat when they do it.

#26: Cross paws

Suitable for: All ages. Dog must know how to give their paw first (trick #8).

Description:

This is a simple but equally impressive trick. With it, you can show people how obedient and relaxed your pooch can be.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Ensure that your pup is in a down position.
Then, using your right hand, ask for their left paw by saying, “give paw!”
Once you take it, put it on a cross with the other one. And that’s only when you can reward them for reinforcement.
Repeat for at least 5 minutes.
Now, change the cue to “Cross paws.” And repeat the drills as usual. But start gradually removing your receiving hand and just rely on the cue.

Potential issues with this trick: It might take long to reinforce this behavior. Since the distinction from other tricks is minimal.

#27: Off

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

A cool trick that’s going to save you headaches. Teaching it lets you set limits around your home.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Wait until they show poor behavior. A good example is when they’re jumping at you or another person. Or if they hop on places they’re not allowed to.
Say the cue “off.” And lure your pup with a treat (off the couch or down on all 4 if they were jumping on you) that’ll distract so they stop doing the undesirable behavior.
Once they stop, reward the behavior with a treat.
Repeat the steps above every time your pooch shows an unwanted behavior.

Potential issues with this trick: This trick is a bit of a waiting game. Since you have to catch undesirable behaviors to train.

#28: Paws on the lap

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

This easy trick can make nail-cutting or paw-cleaning sessions of the front paws easier.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

While you sit in a chair, position your dog at your side.
Pat your lap while saying, “lap!” to encourage them.
Reward them with a treat when they put both their paws on your lap.

Potential issues with this trick: This trick is another way your pup can seek attention and treats. When that happens, counter it with the “not now” command (found in trick #10).

#29: Belly up!

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

This is like asking your pup to roll over, except they only need to do it halfway. As they don’t need to roll to the other side.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Put a prop beside your canine first. I suggest a pillow or a bed. Which they’ll use to stay balanced while in position.
Now, hold a treat over your dog’s nose. And lure them into the “down” pose (trick #6).
Tip your dog over by moving your hand above their shoulder. Also, say the cue “belly up!”
Once their limbs are up, their belly is showing, and their back is resting on the prop, immediately praise them.
Don’t feed your dog while they’re upside down. So, quickly roll them back to the side they’re from, and give them the treat.
Keep repeating. And gradually decrease the use of treats as a lure. Instead, guide them with your hand. Which will also establish the signal.

Potential issues with this trick: Avoid harm by training in an area with an even and soft surface. Don’t do it on tiled or concrete floors. Ideally, there should be a carpet.

#30: Nose it!

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

Dogs can do more than smell with their nose. Sometimes, they nudge things with it to communicate. And with this trick, you can utilize that nature of theirs to your benefit too.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Prepare a marker where they’ll land their nose. For this, I suggest a large and bright-colored Post-it note.
Start by getting them interested in the marker. Hold it near their face. Say the cue, “nose it!”
And if they smell it or stick their nose to it, reward them with a treat.
Repeat the steps above for at least 5 minutes.
Next, put the marker on a wall. And keep practicing the drills like in the previous steps.

Potential issues with this trick: They might start nudging you to seek your attention. If so, you can always counter it with the “not now” command under trick #10.

Learn more: 11 Cute Reasons Why Your Dog Nudges Things With His Nose

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#31: Play dead

Suitable for: All ages. Best if the dog knows how to get down in command first (trick #6).

Description:

Of course, this ultimate crowd favorite is the first on the fun list. Get your pooch to act like they just passed out with the “play dead” trick.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

With a treat in your hand, lure your pup to the down position. Then, kneel in front of them.
Continue to move your hand toward their shoulder. Ensure they follow it until they carefully plop on their side.
When your dog gets down, immediately say, “play dead.”
Wait for at least 1 second, then hand them a treat right after.
Repeat and gradually increase the duration between their fall and the reward.

Potential issues with this trick: Remember to lure your pooch on their side slowly. Doing so ensures they don’t fall hard on the ground and get hurt.

#32: Cover up

Suitable for: All ages. Best for dogs who know how to roll over (trick #23).

Description:

This can be helpful in tucking an anxious or restless pup. Most of all, it’s an impressive trick that makes your pooch self-sufficient.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

1st part (learning the foundations separately):

Practice over the blanket for an easier association.
Ask your pup to roll over. Simply hold a treat over their nose. Then, guide them down and to the side (check trick #23 for comprehensive steps).
Repeat step 2 at least 5 to 10 times.
Next, teach them how to hold the blanket with their mouth. Take a portion of it, and hand it to them.
Give them a treat and praise them for reinforcement (they’ll automatically put down the blanket during this).
Practice steps 4 to 5 up to 10 times.

2nd part (combining the foundations):

First, let them take a portion of the blanket.
Use the rollover hand signal with a treat in your hand. Which is when your hand moves from their nose to their shoulder.
Reward them with a treat and praise once they’re covered with the blanket.
Repeat the steps above at least 10 times since it’ll take a while to reinforce 2 behaviors simultaneously.
Once they take the blanket and roll over properly, start adding a cue. I use “cover up!” for this.
Keep repeating and gradually decrease their treat rewards. Instead, simply hand them the blanket. Then, lure them into rolling over using the hand signal. And reward them through praise.

Potential issues with this trick: It’ll take a lot of tries before they learn both parts of the trick.

#33: Catch a treat

Suitable for: All ages.

Description:

It looks like nothing but a simple trick. However, it actually improves your dog’s focus, timing, coordination, and balance.

How to teach this trick to your dog:

Prepare a handful of treats. And position your pooch in front of you.
Do it one treat at a time. Ensure they see you’re holding one.
Then, tos