If you’re the proud owner of a Boston Terrier, then you know that they are an energetic and playful breed. Boston Terriers love learning new tricks, and with this list of 15 epic tricks, your dog will be the star of the neighborhood!
From speak to more advanced tricks like playing dead or rolling over, we’ve got you covered.
So grab some treats and get started!
15 Epic Tricks To Teach Your Boston Terrier!
Here are some epic tricks to teach your Boston Terrier today. If you are looking for some more basic dog commands to teach your Boston like sit, stay, or come, this is not the article for you. You can find more basic commands in this article here on Boston Terrier Society: The 10 Essential Commands To Teach Your Boston.
1. Wave
To teach your Boston Terrier to wave, start by having them in a sitting position and wait for them to put their paw up. When they do, give them a treat or some verbal praise. Once they have the hang of it, begin saying the word “wave” when you want them to lift their paw.
2. Spin
To teach your Boston Terrier to spin, hold a treat in front of them and encourage them to spin around you. Be sure to praise them when they get it right! Keep repeating this until they have mastered the trick.
3. Play Dead
This is one of the more advanced tricks and can be done with a Boston Terrier. To teach your Boston this trick, start by having them lay down. Then, gently push their back legs away from you and give the command, “play dead”. Reward them with a treat when they get it right!
4. Speak
To teach your Boston to bark on cue, wait for them to bark naturally and then give the command “speak”. When they do, reward them with a treat and lots of verbal praise!
5. Roll Over
This is another advanced trick you can teach your Boston Terrier. Start by having them lay down and then roll their body away from you in a circular motion while giving the command “roll over”. Reward them with a treat when they get it right!
6. Fetch
Boston Terriers are very smart so this trick should come easily to them. Start by having your Boston retrieve an item and then give the command “fetch” when you want them to bring it back. Reward them with a treat and lots of verbal praise when they do!
7. High Five
To teach your Boston to give you a high five, start by having them in a standing position and wait for them to lift their paw. When they do, give them a treat or some verbal praise. Once they have the hang of it, begin saying the command “high five” when you want them to lift their paw.
8. Play Hide and Seek
Boston Terriers love playing hide and seek! To teach your Boston this trick, start by hiding an item and then give the command “find it” when you want them to retrieve it. Reward them with a treat when they find it!
9. Jump Through a Hoop
Boston Terriers can also be taught to jump through a hoop. To teach your Boston this trick, hold a treat in front of them and encourage them to jump through the hoop. Reward them with a treat when they get it right!
10. Shake Hands
To teach your Boston to shake hands, start by having them in a sitting position and wait for them to put their paw up. When they do, give them a treat or some verbal praise. Once they have the hang of it, begin saying the command “shake” when you want them to lift their paw.
11. Hug
Boston Terriers can also be taught to give you a hug! To teach your Boston this trick, start by having them lay down and then gently push their back legs away from you. Give the command “hug” when you want them to wrap their front legs around yours. Reward them with a treat when they get it right!
12. Bring Keys
To teach your Boston to bring you the keys, start by having them retrieve an item. Once they have done that successfully, give them the command “bring me my keys” and wait for them to bring them back to you. Reward them with a treat when they get it right!
13. Go Potty On Command
Boston Terriers can also be taught to go potty on command. Start by taking them outside and when you want them to do their business, give the command “go potty”. Reward them with a treat when they get it right!
14. Take a Bow
Boston Terriers can also be taught to take a bow. To teach your Boston this trick, start by having them in a standing position and wait for them to lower their head and back legs. Give the command “bow” when you want them to do it. Reward them with a treat or some verbal praise when they get it right!
15. Sit Pretty
Boston Terriers can be taught to sit pretty, which involves them sitting up on their hind legs and balancing with their front paws in the air. To teach your Boston this trick, start by having them in a standing position and wait for them to lift their front paws off the ground. Give the command “sit pretty” when you want them to do it and reward them with a treat or some verbal praise when they get it right!
Final Thoughts…
Well, if your Boston Terrier can master these tricks, be sure to record them and share them with the world!
If you want to learn about even more commands and tricks to teach your Boston Terrier visit this article we have created for you here on Boston Terrier Society: 49 Boston Training Commands & Tricks!