Lesson List
Here is a list of all of our dog training lessons. All of our lessons contain videos and text to support multiple learning styles. Some lessons appear in our Free Video Course so you can start having fun and developing a great relationship with your dog right away!
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Bow – Take a Bow is a neat trick is used in Freestyle as a dance move, and in sports such as Agility as a warm up stretch.
Circle – Teach your dog to spin and turn around in both directions. This trick is used in Freestyle as a dance move, and in sports such as Agility as a warm up stretch.
Come – A basic recall where your dog to comes to you in any situation.
Come Proofing – We show you how to work on a guaranteed recall with your dog.
Crate Training – Your dog willingly goes into a crate or kennel.
Down – Teach your dog to lie down on command, which is also used in Agility, Freestyle, Obedience, and Rally.
Figure-8 Around Legs – Your dog can weave around your legs. Another fun trick used as a warm up or dance move in Freestyle.
Free! Release Word – We show you how to communicate with your dog by teaching them a word that releases them from a stay or any trick.
Gentle Treat Taking – Your dog can learn how to gently take treats from your fingers.
Heel on Left – Useful when you take a walk, as well as the sports of Freestyle, Obedience, and Rally.
Heel in Figure 8 – This teaches your dog to move with you as you turn which is used in Freestyle, Obedience, and Rally.
Jump – An Agility, Obedience, and Freestyle move where your dog jumps over obstacles.
Jump Safety – Online Dog Coach shows you how to safely teach this trick to your dog.
Leave It – You just dropped a steak on the floor or your dog starts rolling in something gross? Teach your dog to “leave it”!
Pick a Hand – A trick that will amaze your friends! Your dog can find his treat when you hide it in one hand.
Play Dead – A classic trick that is used in Freestyle, or just to amaze your friends.
Ready – This word is used to get your dog’s attention in Obedience and Rally.
Ring a Bell – This shows you how to get your dog to ring a bell to go outside. It is also used as a trick move in Freestyle.
Roll Over – Some dogs do this naturally. For others, we show you a few tips to get your dog doing this on command.
Settle – Get your dog to settle on a place mat or dog bed.
Shake – This trick is a classic that doubles a “Gimme Five.”
Sit – A basic command that is also used in Agility, Freestyle, Obedience, and Rally.
Stay – This command is used in Agility, Freestyle, Obedience, and Rally.
Stand – Your dog knows how to “sit” and “down,” now you can teach him to stand on command.
Stay Proofing – We show you how to work on a guaranteed “stay” with your dog.
Table – A basic obstacle used in Agility is the table. Your dog learns how to recognize it and jump onto it on command.
Touch Nose to Hand – Your dog will touch his nose to your hand, so he’ll move where your hand goes in Agility, Freestyle, or any situation when they are off leash.
Tunnel – This obstacle is used in Agility.
Turn 180 – This maneuver teaches your dog to move away from you and turn in the opposite direction. It is used in Freestyle and Agility.
Wait – We show you basic door manners that prevents your dog from busting through the door of the house or car.
Watch – The first thing you teach your dog is how to look at you on command. This helps their focus and gets them ready to learn!