Will your dog do these tricks for treats?

Or are they so pure they'll do them for free? LOL [BarkShop logo]( Teach your dog a trick so you can give 'em a treat. You’ve got “sit” down to a science, so let’s kick it up a notch. Your dog’s got the basics covered, and maybe he’s even honed his “shake” for his next important business meeting. What's the key to a successful lesson? Patience, consistency, and most importantly, TREATS. It's no secret that food-motivated dogs are often the easiest to train, especially when their reward is so [high value]( they'll do anything to get their paws on it. Even if it means dropping dead with a “[BANG!](” worthy of an Oscar at their human’s next dinner party. [Oscar worthy play dead trick][Steven Blakeley via YouTube]( Let’s get started. “Spin” is a pretty simple trick to learn, and Frye here is an expert. [Frye does a spin][@SayCheeseFrye via Instagram]( - Grab a fan-favorite snack like these [Turkey Cranberry Treats](, let your pup have a sniff, then trail it in a wide circle around him as you give the command, “spin.” - Encourage him to follow the treat with his nose. - Once he turns in a complete circle, give him the treat! - Repeat before graduating to just the verbal cue “spin” or a circular hand motion. P.S. Your cue can be whatever you want! For this one, mix it up with “helicopter,” “do-si-do,” or “rewind” to spin in the opposite direction. Next up, “take a bow.” (Or my favorite, “meet the queen.”) Starring Ziggy! [Ziggy does a bow][@Grams_Bear_Grams via Instagram]( - Start by having your dog stand up—if he hasn’t learned this command yet, it might be helpful to [start there.]( - Hold your treat (perhaps some [Apple Cider Donuts]() to his nose and slowly move it down close to his body. - He should follow the treat until his elbows are on the floor, but his rear is still in the air. - Hold for a second, then slowly bring the treat back up to lure him into a standing position. Give treat, and repeat! Quick 5 to 10-minute training sessions aren’t just fun for you, they also provide mental stimulation for your dog, help relieve stress, and strengthen your bond! Go too long, and your pup might get bored or frustrated, so keep ‘em short and oozing with deliciousness. Need some encouragement boosters? Try any of our [top-reviewed treats](. Happy training! [barkpost]( [P.S: Do you want to learn how to teach your dog to the "Figure 8" trick like Benji below? Click here to reply to this email and we'll send you some tips!](mailto:happy@barkshop.com) [Benji does a figure 8][@GoodSirBenji via Instagram](  Sam: Writer, Training Haley to "play" on command. Ziggy: Bow Expert, Showing off his mad trick skillz. Tazz: Editor, Thinking of the next big trick she could teach Benji. Was this email forwarded to you and now you want more? [Click here to sign up for the BarkShop newsletter](. ©Bark, Inc. All rights reserved. 221 Canal Street, Floor 2 New York, NY 10013 Stop getting cute dogs in your email? [Unsubscribe](