dog tricks
Trained pet behaviors
Dog tricks are trained behaviors performed by dogs on command, typically for entertainment or demonstration—sitting, rolling over, shaking hands, playing dead.
The phrase implies something beyond basic obedience, suggesting showmanship: She taught her poodle all kinds of dog tricks.
Figuratively, old dog, new tricks refers to the difficulty of changing established habits.
- sitRest on a seat
- stayRemain in position
- good boyPraise for obedient pet
- roll overRotate one's body
- fetchGo get and return
speaks · play dead · crawl · beg · heel · hand signals · spin · take a bow · shake · shake hands · give paw · flyball · positive reinforcement · treat pouch · jump · nose work · back up · obedience training
- circus actsacrobat, acrobats, trapeze artist, juggling, jugglers
dog tricksherding
Managing animal groups
guarding · practical skills · scent tracking · sheep herding
dog, dogs, dogged, doggedly, trick, tricks, tricked, tricking, tricky