How to teach a dog tricks How to teach a dog tricks A well-trained dog is a happy dog with a happy owner. At a minimum you should at least teach your dog to sit and stay on command. And certainly your dog should not use visitors as a scratching post when they enter your home. Each year millions of dogs are put to sleep because of behavior problems. Training your dog not only makes you a happier owner, but it leaves your dog better off as well.
Dogs have almost as many personalities as humans.
Often a good indicator of your dog s personality can be his breeding. For example retrievers tend to be eager to please. Hounds tend to be slower to obedience train as their background lends itself to independence. Working dogs such as the Husky thrive on learning complex tasks and indeed have a need to be kept occupied. Herding groups such as the collie also excel at learning tricks and have a need for companionship.