| Dog training should incorporate a few dog tricks even | | | | the bottle on a low shelf where you dog can reach it. |
| if they are as simple as shaking hands. They are | | | | Tell your dog to go "fetch beer" and encourage him |
| useful because dog training tricks help focus your dog | | | | to get the beer for you (stay close so he doesn't |
| plus they are great fun for both of you. | | | | have to go far to give it to you.) Reward and praise. |
| An advanced and impressive trick is the 'Dog Fetch | | | | TIPS: |
| Beer' trick. This cool dog trick has your dog go to the | | | | - Be patient with this cool dog tick - it's an advanced |
| fridge, open the door, retrieve a beer and bring it to | | | | dog trick and the process can take a while. |
| you (then shut the fridge door). To do this trick your | | | | - Don't over do it at first. You don't want your dog |
| dog needs to know the fetch command. | | | | to get bored. |
| Before you start, make sure you have your treats | | | | - Use cheap beer - your dog will drop quite a few |
| ready as rewards for your dog. | | | | before he masters it so be prepared for some |
| - Now place a few bottles of beer in foam holders | | | | possible breakages. |
| (the ones that go right up to the bottle neck are | | | | Once your dog is taking the beer from the shelf to |
| good so that if they are dropped they are less likely | | | | give it to you move onto the next step where you |
| to break). | | | | teach your dog to open the fridge door. |
| - Hold the beer in your hand and say "Fetch Beer" | | | | Step 3 |
| and encourage your dog to take it. At first he may | | | | - Tie a rag to your fridge door handle and encourage |
| not understand what you want but as soon as he | | | | your dog to pull on it making it a fun game. |
| opens his mouth slightly and touches the bottle say | | | | - When the door opens praise and reward and say |
| 'good boy' and reward him. | | | | "fetch beer" so he begins to associate the command |
| - Do this a few times and he'll soon understand what | | | | with the fridge being opened. |
| you want. Then place the bottle on the floor. Tap it | | | | - Gradually start using the command "fetch beer" |
| and say "fetch beer!" Your dog will probably paw it at | | | | while you encourage him to pull the rope to open the |
| first thinking its just a game (which it is). | | | | door. Very soon your dog will be bringing you beer |
| - Repeat the command and lift it up a little so he | | | | on command. |
| gets eventually gets the message and takes it. | | | | Other cool dog tricks that can amaze everyone |
| Reward him when he does this. Once you have him | | | | include: |
| picking up the bottle every time you say "fetch beer" | | | | - Find the item - where your dog seemingly knows |
| you have completed step one. This can take a few | | | | the difference between your car keys, phone, and |
| days to master. Your dog should already have basic | | | | other such items. |
| dog obedience training so that he (or she) will quickly | | | | - The sneezing dog trick where your dog sneezes |
| interpret what you are asking him to do. | | | | every time you do and of course |
| Step two | | | | - The dog wave trick. |
| This is where he opens your fridge door and place | | | | |
