Trick Addiction

I Love Dog Tricks!  I love teaching them, I love watching them and I love learning how to do them!  It's a passion!  Honestly, I much prefer teach a trick to my own dogs than what some would consider "manners" or "obedience" behaviors.  They are just fun.  My dogs also seem to enjoy them, too.  

This is Curly showing off some of his tricks.

In reality, all behaviors can be thought of as tricks because the dog doesn't know the difference.  The only way they'll be able to tell is if you take all of the fun out of it.  You can do that by using harsh verbal cues, punishing training methods or doing too much of things they don't really enjoy and not adding in some of their preferences.

The benefit of teaching your dogs tricks is that you are doing something with them in a positive way, which will build a solid relationship with them.  Who wouldn't want that?  It also increases their desire to learn more, be creative and build confidence.  Bonus!

There are several people with trickster dogs who perform for small events and large events. These folks inspire me to do more with my dogs in the area of tricks and cool behaviors.

30 Dog Stunt Tricks in 90 Seconds!

Never underestimate the power of training tricks!!  It's so much fun when you just let loose and see where it takes you and your Rock Star Dog!