Trick classes are geared to have fun with your dog.  Dogs over 6 months, even senior and disabled dogs are welcome.  

Trick dogs are happy dogs.

Teach your dog to jump over a bar and through a hoop, spin, say his prayers, sniff out a treat, focus, walk a plank and so much more.  Novice tricks are the first of 4 levels.  Most dogs will be able to achieve a Novice Trick Title by end of week 4. 

“Tricks” is a sanctioned dog sport, recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club.

You will learn training techniques to boost confidence and aid in faster learning.  There will be props to try out and engage your pup.  Be ready to bond with your dog through positive reinforcement.  Bring a LOT of small, soft tasty treats. 

And be ready to have FUN.

Tricks range from basic to complex and often build on one another. You need to learn down before roll over.

Trick levels are Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert.

Each of these levels has a Master option where more tricks are required.

There are over 50 novice tricks. See below for some examples

Examples of Some Novice Tricks

You need 15 to earn a Novice Trick Title

Dog Parkour is tricks in the natural environment, a park, a trail or beach.

This photo shows Hop up, Sit and Stay.

Good boy Rider!

This is a great way to introduce and try out many different dog activities.

We will do:

  • Nose Work

  • Parkour

  • Agility

  • Obedience

  • Rally

  • Freestyle

Catch is a trick. Dogs love it and its easy for some.

Photo credit: Mark Brett

 Intermediate Tricks

12 tricks for ITD

20 tricks for ITD-M

Dog Training Tricks

Catch a Flying Disc

Dog training trick

Jump through my arms

 

 Advanced Tricks

5 tricks for ATD

10 tricks for ATD-M

Dog Training Tricks

Dog training trick