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4. Army Crawl

This trick can come in handy if you like to take your dog hiking into the mountains, where it’ll use it to crawl between tight spaces. Your dog would look pretty cool doing it at home too.

Start by teaching your dog to lie on his stomach through a simple command-reward technique. When he gets it, hold a treat firmly between your fingers and slightly afar from your dog. Start dragging it along the floor. If your pooch crawls toward it, reward him. Otherwise, put it away and restart the process.

At first, it may help to keep your hand on his back to keep him low.

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5. High Five

Ever wanted to high five your dog? Of course you have! Believe it or not, it’s as easy as 1-2-3.

First, teach your dog to sit on command. Every time he obeys, reward him with a treat. After he’s mastered sitting on cue, hold a treat in front of him but a little out of reach. Hold up your free hand in high-five motion. Repeat the command “high five” while tapping your dog’s feet. Your dog should raise its paw toward the treat. If it doesn’t gently tap the inside of its knee until he bends his legs.

When he reaches out, smack his paw with your hand and deliver the treat. Repeat these steps until your super-chill pooch reaches for a slap as soon as you put up your hand.