Tricks and games

One of my son’s homework tasks this half-term is to teach a pet a new trick / game. My son is quite excited by the prospect (possibly because it is not maths!) Any ideas for something reasonably simple he can teach our dog?
Many thanks

 

High-5? Standing between his legs? Leg weave? Collecting a named toy? Play dead?

 

Spin is easy to teach, or a play bow?

 

Have a look at this section of the forum...

Lots of ideas, plus training recipes to help your son train using positive reinforcement methods


https://thelabradorforum.com/forums/forum-challenges.58/

 

Thank you for the suggestions...we will get practising.

 

Bow is a great one. It looks cute and it looks impressive. When I taught Coco, I made the cue, eventually, to be me, bowing to him with my hands behind my back.

 

What a fantastic piece of homework. Let us know how he does.

 

Am I the only one wondering what the assignment is if the kid only has a stick insect for a pet?

"Look sticky!"

Tada!

 

What if there is no family pet?

 

Maybe they could teach a sibling a new trick


I like sit pretty/up sit/beg (sitting down, bum on ground but front legs lifted up in front). Looks cute and it's good for the dog too - or so I'm told - the agility people train it as a good core strength exercise