Tricks by Training Method

This page groups trick tutorials by the primary training method used to teach them.

Many tricks use more than one approach, but organizing them this way can help you understand why a particular method works — and when to use it.

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Clean Up Your Toys looks simple, but it asks for real thinking, coordination, and patience — especially when toys are involved.

A fun beginner trick that teaches your dog to use their nose to push and unroll a mat or towel on cue.

A great body awareness and trust building trick.

A simple, practical targeting behaviour that builds focus, engagement, and sets the foundation for reliable recall.

Dig

A fun trick that gives your dog an outlet for natural digging behaviour.

Step On A Target

A confidence-building trick that teaches your dog to place a paw on a target object.

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Go Around (Wrap)

Teach your dog to move out and circle an object on cue, building confidence, body awareness, and early distance skills.

Leg Weaves

A fun and impressive looking trick that’s more about human coordination than your dog’s skills.

A simple, practical targeting behaviour that builds focus, engagement, and sets the foundation for reliable recall.

A great body awareness and trust building trick.

Paws Up

A fun, easy movement trick that builds confidence and improves body-awareness.

Spin

A simple trick for strength, targeting and body awareness.

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A fun beginner trick that teaches your dog to use their nose to push and unroll a mat or towel on cue.

Dig

A fun trick that gives your dog an outlet for natural digging behaviour.