Start with the basics. Train your dog to sit on command. Hold a treat above their head and move it back over their head, leading them into a sitting position. Once they sit, give them the treat and praise.
Teach your dog to stay in one place until you give them the signal to move. Start with a short duration and gradually increase it. Use treats and positive reinforcement to reward them for staying put.
Extend your hand toward your dog's paw and say "shake" or "paw." When they lift their paw to shake hands, reward them with a treat and praise.
Similar to teaching "sit," use a treat to guide your dog into a lying down position. Once they are lying down, reward them with a treat and positive reinforcement.
Begin with your dog in a lying down position. Hold a treat close to their nose and move it in a circular motion, encouraging them to roll over. Reward them with the treat and praise when they complete the roll.
Hold a treat in your hand and raise it slightly above your dog's head. As they reach up to get the treat, gently touch their paw with your hand. Reward them with the treat and praise.
Use a treat to lure your dog into turning in a circle. Move the treat in a circular motion, and as your dog follows it, say "spin" or another chosen command. Reward them when they complete the spin.
Teach your dog to retrieve an item and bring it back to you. Start with a favorite toy. Toss it a short distance, and when they pick it up, encourage them to bring it back. Reward them when they return the item.