Last Updated on October 9, 2026
Cavoodles are very smart dogs and they love learning new things. Here are eight easy tricks to teach your Cavoodle as a puppy.
1. Start simple with "sit"
Sit is one of the most recognisable tricks and a great place to start training your dog. It is also the foundation for a lot of other tricks. Reward your dog when they sit and introduce the command as you go, so they come to link the word "sit" with a treat. Over time you can phase out the treat, but always keep the reinforcement positive.
2. Move on to "stay"
Stay is harder, but plenty of Cavoodles pick it up fairly quickly. As well as keeping your dog in one spot, it can keep them out of danger if they like to wander. It is perfect for keeping them settled at meal times, or for stopping them following you where they should not.
3. Teach "fetch" for more playtime
What is better than throwing a ball for your Cavoodle? Having them bring it back. Cavoodles love to please and love to play, so teach them that the game keeps going as long as they fetch whatever you throw. Most Cavoodles grasp fetch quickly, and it makes playtime last a whole lot longer.
4. "Beg" is cute and easy
Begging is when your Cavoodle sits up on their hind legs and raises their front paws. It is handy for asking politely for a treat, and it is undeniably adorable. Teach your Cavoodle to sit first, since that makes this one much easier. Just be aware they may start begging for treats when you would rather they did not.
5. "Shake" for a handshake
Shake is a dog trick staple, where you ask for a paw and your Cavoodle offers it up. It can be a little tricky at first, since some dogs would rather flop onto their side, but once it clicks it is a lovely way to build trust around handling their paws.
6. "Spin" for a bit of fun
Not the most useful trick, but a very cute one. Teaching your Cavoodle to spin on the spot is adorable and tires them out surprisingly fast. It is more for show than anything, but you will both have fun with it.
7. "Roll over" for a tummy rub
Once your Cavoodle knows sit and lie down, you can teach them to roll over. It is another one just for show, but it is very cute watching your pup roll onto their back and scramble back up.
8. "Come here" for a snuggle
Come here is perfect for calling your dog back to you, which is especially useful at off-lead parks or any time you need them close. You can even pair it with other tricks, like fetch, to build up more complex routines.
