More Tricks!
Have fun and build your teamwork with your dog as you train a bunch of snazzy tricks in this self study class! This second level class covers tricks from the Intermediate level tricks checklist from the AKC Trick Dog program. Detailed demonstration videos and lectures make training fun and easy. Most people take about six weeks to through all the video exercises
- Novice level tricks skills
- Class Fee – $84
- Immediately after enrolling you’ll have access to the full online course
- Includes video submission for one dog – instructor will verify additional dogs for $25 each.
- Note: this self-study class does not include coaching or feedback. Virtual private lessons are available, if needed.
PLEASE NOTE: You will have separate logins for our Online Learning platform and our In-Facility Programs.
Course Preview
Welcome
Get Ready to Train!
Introduction
Catch
Send to Place
Intro Sit Pretty
Interactive Game
Intro Leg Weaves
Three Hand Signals
Continue Sit Pretty
Go Find
Heeling w/ Automatic Sit
Continue Leg Weaves
Rollover
Intro to Fetch to Hand
Welcome
Get Ready to Train!
Introduction to Week 1
Clicker Magic
Name Game
Touch
Sit
Holding the Sit Position
Settle on the Mat (Place)
The Right Reward is Key
Practice Homework
Week 2 Introduction
How to Warm Up
Moving to the Mat
Say Please
Orient to Handler for Leash Walking
Yielding to Leash Pressure
Follow Me
Non-Greeting with People
Enrichment for Your Dog
Socialization
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 3
Attention in the Face of Distraction
Leash Handling
Casual Leash Walking
Managed Leash Walking
Down
Coming When Called
Cookie Jar Rewarding
Four on the Floor Greetings
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 4
Turn Away
Introducing Stay
Leave It!
Canine Body Language
Handling Practice
Puppy Play Biting / Bite Inhibition
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 5
Managed People Greetings for the Social Butterfly
Casual Leash Walking – Passing Distractions
Managed People Greetings for the Cautious Canine
Leave It with Objects
Introducing Stay with Distance
Nutrition Steps
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 6
Stay with Helper Distraction
Try Out a Dog Sport – Agility
Try Out a Dog Sport – Nose Work
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Spin)
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Rollover)
Learn About Other Dog Sports and Activities
Dog Activity – Therapy Dog
Revisit Fetch Anything
Jump Over Legs
Intro to Pull
Paws Up on Arms
Continue Fetch Anything
Shell Game
Remove Item from Box
Open Door
Revisit Jump Over Legs
Continue Fetch Anything
Revisit Pull
Generalize Fetch
Revisit Leg Weaves
Welcome
Get Ready to Train!
Introduction to Week 1
Clicker Magic
Name Game
Touch
Sit
Holding the Sit Position
Settle on the Mat (Place)
The Right Reward is Key
Practice Homework
Week 2 Introduction
How to Warm Up
Moving to the Mat
Say Please
Orient to Handler for Leash Walking
Yielding to Leash Pressure
Follow Me
Non-Greeting with People
Enrichment for Your Dog
Socialization
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 3
Attention in the Face of Distraction
Leash Handling
Casual Leash Walking
Managed Leash Walking
Down
Coming When Called
Cookie Jar Rewarding
Four on the Floor Greetings
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 4
Turn Away
Introducing Stay
Leave It!
Canine Body Language
Handling Practice
Puppy Play Biting / Bite Inhibition
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 5
Managed People Greetings for the Social Butterfly
Casual Leash Walking – Passing Distractions
Managed People Greetings for the Cautious Canine
Leave It with Objects
Introducing Stay with Distance
Nutrition Steps
Practice Homework
Introduction to Week 6
Stay with Helper Distraction
Try Out a Dog Sport – Agility
Try Out a Dog Sport – Nose Work
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Spin)
Try Out a Dog Sport – Tricks (Rollover)
Learn About Other Dog Sports and Activities
Dog Activity – Therapy Dog
Your Instructor
Victoria Johnson
Victoria is a trainer for Manners classes, Puppy Preschool, Barn Hunt and private lessons at our Richardson location. After joining the WAGD team in 2020, she completed WAGD’s Trainer Education Program and the Karen Pryor Academy Foundations course. Absolute Dogs’ Pro Dog Trainer and Pro Dog Trainer Geek programs were completed in 2021 and she is enrolled in their ongoing […]