{"id":1343,"date":"2021-03-26T12:35:54","date_gmt":"2021-03-26T16:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/?p=1343"},"modified":"2021-03-26T12:35:54","modified_gmt":"2021-03-26T16:35:54","slug":"is-it-time-to-teach-your-pet-tricks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillsvets.com\/blog\/is-it-time-to-teach-your-pet-tricks\/","title":{"rendered":"Is It Time to Teach Your Pet Tricks?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The animals we share our lives with bring so much to the proverbial table. They inspire us to exercise and socialize more, and their very nearness and companionship adds to our well-being. The fact that they can be trained to do certain things for us is like icing on the cake. We\u2019re not just talking about training them to understand and demonstrate basic commands. Teaching your pet tricks is undoubtedly fun and entertaining, and can be useful to boot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Thrilled To Please<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dogs are hardwired to please their owners, but they aren\u2019t the only ones. Cats enjoy learning cool pet tricks too, but your approach may differ between the species. The important thing to remember is that teaching pet tricks is supposed to be fun and lighthearted. They shouldn\u2019t feel stressed or pressured to deliver a specific outcome. Simply let loose and encourage them to explore their abilities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting Out Slow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some of the best pet tricks are the simplest. Start out with the following tricks and grow their skills from this excellent foundation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Sit<\/li>
  2. Stay<\/li>
  3. Shake<\/li>
  4. Freeze<\/li>
  5. High five or both paws up<\/li>
  6. Roll over<\/li>
  7. Kiss<\/li>
  8. Open\/close a door <\/li>
  9. Hide and seek<\/li>
  10. Play soccer<\/li>
  11. Fetch<\/li>
  12. Sing or speak<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Get Them To Do What?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Their success at learning various pet tricks depends on how much your cat or dog enjoys them. Positive reinforcement training<\/a> comes in handy, as you reward all the good things they do and ignore unwanted behaviors<\/a>. Nutritious treats, loads of praise, and lots of physical affection are great incentives for learning new things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Agility and More<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Training your pet to run an agility course is demanding but incredibly satisfying. Your pet is not only capable of completing impressive tasks, but can bring their own flair to the course. Try some of the these pet tricks to get them started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n