Dog tricks are a great way to keep your dog mentally and physically sharp. <3 😍 The “sit” command is one of the easiest tricks your dog can learn and serves as the basis for many other simple tricks like “shake” and “stay.” 😍 Teaching your dog the stay command can help keep them safe and calm while developing their impulse control. 😍 To teach your dog how to shake hands, they must first know the sit command and be able to stay in the sitting position. 😍 Playing dead builds on the basic commands “lie down” and “stay, ” so be sure that your dog knows those tricks before you start teaching them to play dead. 😍 Once your dog knows how to sit and lie down, they are ready to learn how to roll over. 😍 If your dog knows the quiet command, you can teach them to speak. Get your dog excited until they bark, then issue a vocal cue and reward the noise with a treat.