My Bag of Tricks

Here's a list of tricks dat I sometimes perform just 2 please my owners n also 2 get dem 2 throw d darn ball, so dat playtime is a constant n perpetual rush. Some moves I'm keen on, others not so...really depends on my mood, d weather n how foolish I wanna make dem look. Try it, besides d obvious rewards n praise, also helps 2 keep u fit n alert. Hv also included some games u can play with humans.

I can b quite tricky...especially with tricks.

STATIONARY
Hi 5 n shake - must hv in any K9 trickster's repertoire, combine both 4 alternate Hi-5
Sit up on 2 - cue ‘sit up’ n may just b sitting pretty on bum with fore legs in d air. Hi 5 can b included 4 added impact
Trick or treat - place treats on both paws whilst lying down n may wait 4 ur release b4 gobbling dem down
Nose butt - ask 4 a nose butt n u may just feel a gentle nudge on ur nose by a cold, wet 1...similar 2 a Maori style greeting
Neck warmer - lift n place across ur shoulders n might just decide 2 hang round 2 keep ur neck warm
Leave me alone - after all dat n ven u r tired of playing, try asking 2 chew bone/rope n may just leave u alone ... 4 awhile

STEPS n MOVES
Sit up n spin - cue ‘sit up’ n ‘spin’ n may perform a pirouette on hind legs
Roll over - sweeping hand movement 2 d left n may perform a really quick roll, blink n u’ll miss it
Take a bow - say ‘bow’ n may get in2 a play like pose…fore legs down, stretched out with bum in d air
Circle round - cue ‘round’ with ur palm sweeping 2 d left or right n may move in a circle around u
Thru d legs - cue ‘thru’ with ur fingers pointing between legs n may run thru dem n appear in front
Who’s d boss - cue ‘who’s d boss’, standing with ur legs slightly apart n may move 2 sit in between ur legs n look up at u
Leg weave - cue ‘twist’ or ‘weave’ n may weave in between ur legs as u walk forward, backwards n sideways
Figure of 8 - cue ‘8’ whilst standing with ur legs wide n may just run around ur right n left legs in a figure of 8 manner
Spinning - say ‘turn’ or ‘twirl’ with a flick of ur hand 2 left or right n may spin clockwise or counter clockwise accordingly

Spinning on bum - weird move performed only ven really excited, a mixture of spinning n roll over performed really fast, so much so dat it looks like spinning on d bum??!
Go forward n reverse - cue ‘forward n reverse’ with ur fist held forward n moving back n may move accordingly… 2 d front, reversing thru ur legs n coming up 2 d front again
Forward n backwards - say ‘back n close’ as u move forwards n backwards n may follow suit. Can b performed in heel position n between ur legs as well
North, South, East, West - signal with hand 2 move 2 d front, back, left n right n might do so accordingly
Heel n spin - K9 dressage move, spins performed whilst at heel position n on d move
Sidestep - walking sideways in tandem with u, very much like a crab
Side weave - variation of d leg weave, performed on d side
Wiggle round - circling around u in a reverse motion, leading with d bum

JUMPS
Jump thru arms - make a hoop with ur hands, command ‘jump’ n may leap thru ur hands. Will also jump thru half circle with arm at side of body
Jump in2 arms - cue ‘jump’ with fingers pointing towards ur chest n might leap on2 u…get ready 2 catch a flying mutt!
Jump on back - cue ‘hup’ whilst kneeling with back facing n may hop on2 ur back. Stand up n straighten ur legs 4 added impact
Skipping over leg - say ‘skip’ n may skip over ur outstretched legs from left 2 right 2 left continuosly
Long jump - can perform jumps over very calm dogs lying down in a row. Current record: 4 dogs
Sequence jumps thru crossed legs - performed whilst lying down with ur legs folded in a relaxed manner
Jump over leg - jumps performed over ur lifted leg
Running slide n jump - jumps performed as u dish out a sliding tackle

BALL GAMES
Back up n catch - ask 2 back up > 10 feet away, toss ball n may just catch it in mid air
Flip - cue ‘ready’, bounce ball over n above n might perform a back somersault 2 catch d ball

Fetch - throw ball/toy n may race 2 retrieve it n bring it back 4 more play. Will also engage innocent bystanders 2 play
Swimming - throw ball into sea n might swim 2 retrieve it
Volley balloon - hit balloon in d air n watch me go. Can b refined 2 a form of volleyball with me head butting d balloon n u palming it back
Goalkeeper - cue ‘goalkeeper’ n may stand between d posts 2 save ur penalty kick

SEARCH n RESCUE
Go to - say go 2 ‘so n so’ n may decide 2 look 4 ur other housemates
Hide n seek - ask 2 stay in d kitchen area, den hide urself in diff rooms, behind curtains, sofa, cupboard, doors, balcony n may look all over d house 2 sniff u out
Tracking n scenting - similar 2 above but replace with a plastic ice cream toy. Toy can b hidden anywhere in house as long as within reach or reasonable height 4 sniffing. Can b hidden in ur pocket as well
Bring a specific toy - ask 2 bring a specific toy 4 play n may do so accordingly eg. Squeaky ball, Orange ball, Yellow ball, Egg, Bone, Balloon, Blue kong, Soft toy, Rope

DOG SPORTS
Frisbee - can jump n catch thrown disc n bring it back occasionally
Agility - can handle all obstacles off leash with pace
Flyball - can jump over a series of 4 hurdles in a row, catch a ball n bring it back over d hurdles
K9 freestyle - a combination of d above spinning and twisting moves accompanied by music will gv u a dance routine. Dun worry, I’ll lead…u follow.