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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

You’ll have 90 days from the date of enrollment to send in your video demonstrating the tricks you’ve trained.  
 
If you are able to complete videos of 10 of the required tricks by the end of class, you’ll earn your official AKC Trick Dog Intermediate title! We’ll provide the official AKC verification form and a gorgeous ribbon!
  • 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 […]