12. Skateboarding

Want to turn your pooch into a skater pup? It’ll take some time, but how awesome would it be to see your dog on wheels?

Start by gradually getting your dog accustomed to the skateboard. Place it upside down on a carpeted surface and let your dog inspect it. Give it a treat every time it goes toward the board or expresses interest. Afterward, slowly spin the wheels and gradually increase the speed to get your dog used to the noise.

Turn the board up and roll it away from your pooch. Take the board outside and repeat the last step. Reward your pooch every time it walks toward the moving board.

Eventually, lift your dog onto the board and offer it a treat as he perfects its balance. Build its confidence by slowly moving the board back and forth. When your dog is ready, push the board forward while gradually increasing speed. Make sure these steps are carried out in a safe environment away from moving cars and other distractions.

In time, your doggie may become the next YouTube sensation.

 

13. Playing Basketball

Your dog may not become the next Air Bud, but it’ll turn a lot of heads at the park when it starts shooting hoops.

Start by getting your dog accustomed to a small beach ball. Put it on the ground and reward your dog every time he shows interest or touches the ball with his nose. Then, throw it in the air so that the ball lands near him. If he approaches it, reward him. Next, start bouncing the ball off his nose.

When he’s used to bouncing the beach ball off his nose, graduate him to a basketball. Bounce the ball back and forth with your pooch until he gets accustomed to bouncing it up off his nose. Repeat this process near a hoop until he starts making baskets.