Shake and High Five were the first tricks my cocker spaniel learned when he was a young pup. At 10 years old, he is now teaching my son to high five. As you can see from this video they are both having a blast!

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We have everything from tricks, to agility, to manners. View a complete list of dog training lessons or choose a dog training class set of video lessons organized by sport. We have…

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There are a multitude of ways to spend quality time with your dogs. You can have fun training, going somewhere special, and playing games with him or her. If you are living in a multiple dog family, find a little time to spend with each dog individually.

 Training

Spend a few minutes each day working with your dog. It doesn’t matter which dog training lesson you work on as long as you keep it fun with positive dog training methods. Work on a quick sit-stay before feeding your dog breakfast or shake before dinner. Not only does your dog have fun, but you’ll start seeing results in a matter of days.

Go Someplace Special

Have you ever been confined to your house for several days in a row? Did you get stir crazy? Your dog can get cabin fever too! Take your dog out once in awhile.

Take your dog for a walk or hike. Please obey the rules, pick up after your dog, and keep him on a leash everywhere you go. Even remote places are negatively impacted by things your dog does or leaves behind.

Many cities now have off-leash dog parks – see our list of off-leash dog parks in Metro-Denver, Co. Please follow the rules and read tips on off leash dog park etiquette.

Your dog even enjoys a car ride when you run quick errands. But don’t leave your dog in the car on mild or warm days – studies show even a 72 degree day can turn a car lethal. Go to MyDogIsCool.com to learn how quickly cars heat up even with windows cracked.

Games

There are many tricks and games you can play with your dog. Play “hide and seek” by moving from room to room in your house and calling your dog to you, rewarding with lots of treats, play, or love. Rotate your dog’s toys, pulling a different one out each week, so toys remain new and interesting.

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It’s time to think about the holiday preparations – buying gifts, readying the house for visitors, entertaining with the family dog. Yes, your dog can be the center of attention when you teach your dog to ring a bell!

Our cool dog trick of the season is “Ring a Bell” so get started now! It’s not a difficult trick to teach, especially if your dog already knows how to touch his nose to your hand.

Supplies Needed to Make a String of Bells

The supplies cost under $5 at the craft store, and this trick doubles as communication when your dog wants to go outside.

Or, you can just use it as a stupid pet trick to entertain your friends and family…

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