50 Dog Tricks & Commands Guide | Step-by-Step Photos, Fillable Tracker (PDF)

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Dog training guide printable for owners whose dog knows the basics: 50 new tricks and commands, 3 step-by-step photos each, plus a fillable tracker. Force-free.

Most trick printables give you one line or one small card per trick. I gave every command its own full page: three photos that show the setup, the key move, and the finished goal, then four numbered steps, a second way to teach it, and a fix for when your dog gets stuck. You see exactly where your hand goes and what the dog's body does, instead of guessing from a chart.

DID YOU KNOW?
• The AKC awards Trick Dog titles, and tricks can be tested by video. Every command page in this book carries a level that loosely tracks the AKC's Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced trick lists, so you always know what to teach next.
• Scientists studying the rare "Gifted Word Learner" dogs found that the few dogs who learn many toy names mostly picked them up in play, not drills (Dror, Miklósi, Sommese & Fugazza, Scientific Reports, 2023). Most dogs never learn many names, so Name That Toy is taught here as a game, with two named toys as the stretch goal.
• The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) recommends reward-based methods only. Nothing in this book uses fear, pain, or pressure.
• The AKC notes a puppy's growth plates aren't closed until at least 12 months, so the hoop stays at walking height for puppies, and every jumping, rolling, and rear-leg trick here carries a body note with an ask-your-vet line.

WHAT'S INCLUDED
• 50 commands and tricks, one per full page, each shown as a 3-photo sequence (150 teaching photos in all)
• Four numbered steps, a "try it another way" route, and a fix on every page
• The cue word for every command, and a hand signal for 47 of them (in Hold, Name That Toy, and Hide and Seek, the word or the game itself is the cue)
• A level on every page (19 Starter, 21 Building, 10 Show-Off) and the skill it builds on
• A body note on every command: size, age, and low-impact tips, with an ask-your-vet line where it matters
• How to use the book, a trick toolkit page, a suggested teaching order, and a troubleshooting page for when a trick stalls
• A one-page quick reference of all 50 cues, with hand signals, levels, and page numbers (page 56)
• A fillable 2-page progress tracker (pages 57–58): log the date each trick starts, works on cue, and works anywhere, plus notes

ALL 50 COMMANDS, IN SIX CHAPTERS
• Life skills: Gentle, Collar Grab, Middle, Go Around, Ring the Bell, Hop On, Harness On
• Vet and grooming: Chin Rest, Head Down, Paw Target, Scratch Board (he files his own nails), Muzzle Comfort
• Fetch and helper jobs: Take It, Hold, Fetch, Catch, Get Your Leash, Carry, Tidy Up, Tissue, Name That Toy, Close the Door, Open the Door, Push the Button
• Nose and brain games: Find It, Which Hand?, Shell Game, Hide and Seek, Puzzle Game
• Body awareness: Paws Up, Pivot, In the Box, Walk the Plank, Crawl, Side Pass, Through the Hoop
• Show-off tricks: High Five, Wave, Take a Bow, Speak, Kiss, Leg Weave, Roll Over, Play Dead, Sit Pretty, Cover Your Eyes, Balance a Treat, Hide Your Head, Say Your Prayers, Night Night

BOOK TWO, NO BOOK ONE NEEDED
This is the follow-up to my 20 Essential Dog Training Commands guide, with none of the same commands. You don't need Book One: when a trick builds on one of its basics, the page names the skill and its Book One page, so you know what to teach first.

FILE DETAILS
• Format: PDF, instant digital download
• Sizes: US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4, both included
• Pages: 59
• Fillable: 200 type-in fields on the tracker pages. Type on any phone, tablet, or computer in a free PDF app like Adobe Acrobat Reader, or print and write.
• Clickable bookmarks: jump straight to any of the 50 commands, the six chapters, the quick reference, or the tracker.

PERFECT FOR
• Dogs who already know sit, down, and come and are ready for more
• Busy, clever dogs who need brain work on rainy days: five nose and brain games, including three beginner scent games (Find It, Which Hand?, Shell Game)
• Easier vet visits and grooming (Chin Rest, Muzzle Comfort, Scratch Board)
• Anyone curious about AKC Trick Dog titles
• A gift for a new dog owner, or for a friend who loves teaching tricks

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT
• Picture-first: the three photos carry the lesson, the words back them up
• Kind methods: food, play, praise, and good timing. The guide is vet-sourced, every command page names its sources, and the book draws on the AKC Trick Dog program, Karen Pryor Academy, Fear Free Happy Homes, VCA, Dogs Trust, AVSAB, Battersea, and Whole Dog Journal.
• Everyday props: a towel, a cardboard box, a low stool, plastic cups, a broom, a hula hoop, sticky notes, a jar lid, plus a few things you may already own (a harness, a basket muzzle, a bell strap, a sound button). No agility equipment needed.
• A tracker you keep using: type, save, and pick up where you left off

HOW IT WORKS
1. Buy, then download both PDFs from your Etsy Purchases page (or the link in your email).
2. Type in the tracker on any device, or print at home or at a print shop.
3. Pick a trick, follow the three photos and four steps, and log the date he gets it.

PRODUCT DETAILS
• Topic: dog tricks and training commands (force-free, reward-based)
• Product Type: printable digital guide with a fillable progress tracker
• Format: PDF (instant digital download)
• Compatibility: any phone, tablet, or computer with a free PDF app like Adobe Acrobat Reader; home or print-shop printing
• Intended User: dog owners of any experience level; any breed, puppy to senior (see each page's body note)
• Author/Publisher: New Dog Co
• Edition/Year: Book Two, 2026
• License: personal use
• Page Count: 59 pages
• Language: English
• Content Coverage: 50 commands in six chapters, how to use, trick toolkit, teaching order, troubleshooting, quick reference, progress tracker
• Included Items: US Letter PDF and A4 PDF
• Condition: new digital file
• Illustrations: 150 step-by-step teaching photos, plus a cover photo and 3 guide-page photos
• Instruction Style: 3-photo sequence, 4 numbered steps, a second method, and a fix per command
• Dimensions: US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and A4 (210 × 297 mm)
• Duration: self-paced
• Digital Features: 200 fillable fields, clickable bookmarks for all 50 commands, one command per page, one-page cue and hand-signal quick reference, print-friendly

PLEASE NOTE
This is a digital download; nothing is shipped. You'll get the files as soon as your payment clears. Because it's a digital product it can't be returned, but if anything's wrong with your files, message me and I'll make it right. For personal use only.

This guide teaches skills; it is not a substitute for your vet or a qualified force-free trainer. For puppies, seniors, or dogs with joint problems, ask your vet before jumping, rolling, or rear-leg tricks.