Hold a treat near your dog’s nose and slowly guide them in a circle. Once they follow the full rotation, give them the treat.

Watching a dog perform tricks may feel like watching a magician pulling off magic, but no rabbits are popping out of hats here. In reality, what you're ultimately witnessing is the finished product, ...

Setting up a mini obstacle course indoors using pillows, blankets or even a low broomstick for your dog to navigate. This is ...

Once armed with these easy ways to teach your dog new tricks, there’s no stopping your four-legged friend from achieving greatness. Whether you’ve tried to teach your dog how to do a 'paw shake' and ...

One of the many joys of dog ownership is teaching your dog all kinds of fun tricks! Dogs are famously great learners, and while some breeds pick things up faster than others, they can all learn a ...

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During a recent early-morning training session, the scene is set against a perfect backdrop. Mabel sits sweetly in front of ...

This First Person column is the experience of Karen Scanlan who has been a dog owner for most of her life. For more information about CBC's First Person stories, please see the FAQ. Four years ago, I ...