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Dog Training: 5 Dog Tricks to teach your dog - using their mouth!

A black dog stands on a red mat indoors. Text reads "5 Mouth Tricks to teach your dog." The dog appears eager and attentive.

Trick training is a great way to boost your bond with your dog and to give them mental stimulation on days when the weather outside is against you.


Recently we have been working on tricks using the foundation behaviour 'hold' - the dog using their mouth and holding something to complete the trick.



Here are 5 mouth/hold tricks to teach your dog!





1 - Burrito

Black dog wrapped in a red blanket sits on a speckled floor, near a gray wall. Text above reads "1 - Burrito". Cozy and playful atmosphere.


This trick involves the dog holding a blanket while they roll over so that they roll themselves up like a burrito - it adds another layer to the roll over trick and is super cute!



2 - 4 in a row

Black dog focused on a Connect Four game with red and yellow pieces. Text reads "2-4 in a row" above on a wooden panel background.


This trick is self explanatory. This is a way to add precision to a “tidy up” trick and is definitely a more advanced trick. (Disclaimer: you should not attempt this if you think your dog may swallow the disc)



3 - Ring Stack


Woman sitting with black dog playing with a colorful ring stack toy. Beige wooden background. Text reads: "3 - Ring stack".

A personal favourite. Ring stacking is a really cool trick and is always a crowd pleaser. This is another precision based trick but definitely easier than 4 in a row!



4 - Xylophone


A black dog watches as a hand plays a colorful xylophone with a mallet. The number "4 - Xylophone" is seen on the wall.

This isn’t independent for us yet, it still requires a target stick to follow - but we are getting there! This has been a real work in progress. This xylophone was kindly gifted to me by a customer who challenged us to learn it!



5 - Cup Stack

Dog in a festive sweater with antler headband sniffs a blue and orange cup stack on a gray floor. Text reads: "5 - Cup stack."


I’m having to hold the cup because I can’t find a way to stop it slipping around. This trick is difficult because as they add cups, the height will change, adding another layer.



Which is your favourite?



What I’m using:



Ring stack is @fisherprice


Target stick is @companyofanimals


4 in a row and cup stack are from Amazon


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