I have a question in regards to teaching tricks (sit pretty, roll over, ect) to puppies that are in protection sport training.

Hello,

I have a question in regards to teaching tricks (sit pretty, roll over, ect) to puppies that are in protection sport training.

I have a 3yr old DS that I never did protection work with as she is too soft nerved. But I have taught her many tricks and I enjoy teaching them. We now have a 4 month old pup that we are doing protection work with in hopes to be a FR dog. I was told that teaching pups tricks when training for these type sports can take away from their fierceness and isn't a good idea? I always used tricks as a way to make them thinks and use their brain, especially since we live in Canada and winters are cold and outdoor activities are more difficult to do at times.

What are your thoughts?

Thank you.

Awesome thanks so much! Love all the training and advice here at Leerburg. You have helped me so much with my dogs, keep up the great work!now I shall go teach some tricks :)