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1. Sports both you and your dog can enjoy: agility, heelwork to music, flyball and more
2. 3 tricks you can train your dog to do: spin, rebound and play dead
3. Puzzles you can make to challenge your pet’s brain.
4. How to choose the right puppy for you and your family



3 tricks you can train your dog to do

1. Spin/twist
Have a smelly treat or your dog’s favourite toy in your hand. Lure them in a circle by moving your hand in a large enough circle that they follow the reward without just moving their head. Once they understand that they have to move their whole body in a circle to get a treat or toy, start adding a word into the behaviour. Start phasing your hand out until your dog understands to go in a circle when they hear the command. Only lure in 1 direction until your dog has mastered spinning in that direction, then re-train with the other direction. This could take time and your dog may get confused but keep going and one day they’ll understand. 

2. Play dead
Get your dog to lay down. Have a treat in your hand and lure your dog’s head towards its shoulder blade so they roll onto their back. Reward when they’re lying on their side. Your dog may want to roll over but gently stop them by placing your hand on their chest. When they are more confident, start introducing a verbal cue like bang or play dead. Repeat in short sessions until they can play dead from a sitting or even standing position. 

3. rebound
Start by luring your dog to jump on and off your legs while you’re sitting on a chair. They may take a while to understand what you want but be patient and reward with treats when they do something good. Slowly start standing up more and move away from the chair. If your dog jumps on the chair instead of your legs, lean against a wall and reward when they land on your legs. Keep sessions short and end on a good note to make sure your dog enjoys the trick. 


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