100 Dog Tricks Ranked by Difficulty – From Simple to Showstopping

🎭 Expert & Performance Tricks (Show-Level & Novelty)

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  1. Count (using barks or paw taps)
  2. Act out a “scene” (play dead, roll, jump)
  3. Dance on cue with music
  4. Pull a wagon or cart
  5. Do agility course blindfolded (with handler cues)
  6. Jump rope
  7. Play piano
  8. Ride on a Roomba
  9. Fetch a drink from fridge (trained to open and bring)
  10. Paint with brush (muzzle-held brush)
  11. Push buttons for words
  12. Perform CPR (paws and licks)
  13. Imitate another dog
  14. Put clothes in laundry basket
  15. Take off a hat or costume
  16. Pose for selfies
  17. Bring you tissues when you sneeze
  18. Go to specific person on name cue
  19. Get the phone or remote
  20. Untangle their leash
  21. Back up onto platform
  22. Bark on specific count (e.g. “How old are you?”)
  23. Pull covers off human in bed
  24. Spin in sync with you
  25. Act out “Are you shy?” with paw over face