It's Time to Get Tricky!
Training tricks is a great way for you to become a better trainer and your dog to become a better learner. Plus, it’s just plain fun!
This self-study class covers all the tricks you’ll need to earn your AKC Novice Tricks title. Detailed demonstration videos and lectures make training fun and easy. Most people take about a month to work through all the video exercises. At the end, if you’re able to demonstrate 10 of the required tricks (via video), you’ll earn your official AKC Trick Dog Novice title! If your dog has their CGC title, you’ll only need to demonstrate 5 of the required tricks. We’ll provide a gorgeous ribbon and your test verification paperwork to turn into the AKC for your official title.
You’ll have 90 days from the date of enrollment to send in your video demonstrating the tricks you’ve trained.
- Class Fee – $66
- 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.
Welcome to Novice Tricks!
Clickers! Why, How, and When!
Lures! Why, How, and When
Chapter 1 Quiz!
Touch V.1
Touch V.2
Sit
Down
Spin
Fetch
Kennel Up
Puppy Push Ups
Find It
Posting your Trick Videos
Shake
Get In – Sit In
Intro to Crawl
Continue Crawl
Two Paws Up
Four Paws On
Posting your Trick Videos
Jump
Speak
Hand Signals
High Five
Posting Your Trick Videos
Your Instructor
Founder & Head Trainer
Agility & Senior Pet Manners Trainer
Meagan Johnson
Meagan Johnson joined the WAGD staff in 2018. Meagan has worked with families and their dogs since 2012. She teaches Agility, Tricks and Pet Manners, as well as helps families help their dogs with a variety of behavioral issues. Meagan dove deep into learning the science of force free training as she trained her first dog, Twig. Twig went on […]