Description: Dog lifts a leg like they’re marking territory, often used for laughs or skits.
Why It’s Rare: Requires limb awareness and context cueing.
Training Tip: Use a target stick to shape a leg lift.
Description: Dog wraps themselves in a blanket by rolling.
Why It’s Hard: Involves object manipulation and body awareness.
Training Tip: Start with blanket partially wrapped and use a lure to guide roll.
Description: Dog runs and leaps into your open arms on cue.
Why It’s Hard: Requires perfect timing, trust, and athleticism.
Training Tip: Start with low-height jumps into a sitting lap before progressing to standing catches.
Description: Dog runs toward a wall and pushes off with paws to change direction mid-air.
Why It’s Hard: Requires agility, confidence, and precise timing.
Training Tip: Start with low surfaces and soft walls, rewarding bounce contact.
Description: Dog places paw over their nose or eyes like they’re shy.
Why It’s Hard: Requires target training and refined paw control.
Training Tip: Use a sticker or tape on nose to trigger paw swipe, then shape.
Description: Dog weaves backward through your legs.
Why It’s Hard: Involves rear-end awareness and advanced coordination.
Training Tip: Teach backward walking first, then add leg positioning.