Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started.
Teach your animal friend the basic skills he’ll need to know for all the tricks in this book.
Chapter 2: The Trick Is in the Click.
Learn to use a clicker toy to help your companion understand exactly what you want her to do and know when she’s got it right.
Chapter 3: The Magic Touch.
Teach your best friend to touch a target or a stick when you ask. This is another tool that will help him learn tricks more easily.
Chapter 4: Classic Dog Tricks.
Shake, roll over, bow, kiss—these are the tricks we have all seen dogs do. Learn how to teach your dog to do all the classics.
Chapter 5: Trickier Tricks.
Spin and twirl, hold a stick, and back up are all a little tougher. But your dog is up to the task. You can even teach him the letters of the alphabet.
Chapter 6: Spectacular Skits.
Put together a few tricks and you’ve got a show. Try shut the door, jump, and doggy basketball.
Chapter 7: Fantastic Felines.
Of course cats can learn tricks! Teach yours to shake his paw, high-fi ve, sit up, and weave back and forth through your legs.
Chapter 8: Down on the Farm.
Horses, mules, sheep, goats, cows, ducks, and chickens can all learn tricks. Try the cow bow or the donkey kiss, or teach your chicken to come when you call.
Chapter 9: Weird and Wacky.
Teach tricks to pet fi sh, turtles, and birds. Have you ever seen a turtle play soccer?
Chapter 10: Take Your Show on the Road.
Once you and your animal friend have learned an impressive array of tricks, you may want to perform them for other people. Here are some ideas.
Resources.
About the Authors.
About the ASPCA.
Index.
