Trick-training

In my experience tricks tend to be more fun for the dog than obedience training. Many tricks become self-motivating for the dog once they master them, and there after can be used as a reward themselves. That said, in the beginning tricks still have to be taught same way as anything else. All starts with motivation- if your dog lacks motivation you will most likely not make it do crazy things such as run on wall. Luckily motivation can be taught and developed..at least to certain degree.

Here is small selection of the fun things Toscana has learned with patience and fun: