Tricks
From the 1920’s and 1940’s when trick dogs such as Rin Tin Tin and Lassie won peoples’ hearts, trick dog training has become one of the most exciting new areas in dog training today. Tricks are a great way to build confidence, keep your dog learning, and refine your training skills. Whether you want to title your dog or just want something to stay busy, tricks classes are a great way to continue your dog’s training!
Novice
This 6-week class is designed to teach the foundations of trick training, including shaping in successive approximations (big word, fun skill!) and the importance of clicker timing, while working toward your AKC Novice title. Whether you are a title-hound or are looking to do tricks just for fun, this class is a great start to your journey- we will learn tricks that introduce body awareness such as Get in a Box, Spin, High Five, Kiss, and more!
Prerequisite:
Completion of Basic Manners or instructor approval
Price:
$210 for a six-week class that meets for 50 minutes, once a week
Intermediate/Advanced
If you have passed Novice level tricks and are looking for a challenge, this class is where it gets really fun! Now that we’ve built up some skills, we will start teaching new tricks with props to work towards finishing our AKC Intermediate title, if needed, and AKC Advanced title. During this 6-week class, we will learn show-stopper tricks such as Go Hide, Walking Leg Weaves, Barrel Roll, Smoosh and beyond!
Prerequisite:
Completion of Novice/Intermediate Tricks or instructor approval. Your dog must have their Novice Trick Dog title to be eligible for the Intermediate/Advanced title.
Price:
$210 for a six-week class that meets for 50 minutes, once a week