Teaching your dog tricks strengthens your bond and keeps them mentally engaged. Here are fun tricks to try:
1. **High Five**: Start with your dog sitting, hold a treat above their paw, say "high five," and praise when they reach for it. Repeat daily until mastered.
2. **Roll Over**: Begin with your dog lying on their side, move a treat in a circle over their head to encourage them to roll over. Reward and repeat until they roll over consistently.
3. **Speak**: Prompt your dog to bark, then say "speak" and reward them. Practice daily until they associate "speak" with barking, perfect for photos or videos.
4. **Play Dead**: With your dog lying down, say "bang" and gesture as if shooting. Reward when they roll onto their back. Repeat daily until they play dead on command.
Use patience and positive reinforcement throughout. Enjoy the process and showcase your dog's talents on your blog!
