Have you heard of the AKC Trick Dog program? You can now earn AKC Trick Dog titles right here at WAGD. Each level of Trick Dog class will cover training at least 12 of the tricks from that level’s Tricks Checklist. Each week you’ll get a chance to demonstrate the tricks your dog mastered. If you’ve demonstrated 10 of the tricks by the end of class, you’ll earn your official AKC Trick Dog title!
Checkout the AKC Trick Dog webpage to learn more about the awesome program and to see the Tricks Checklist for each level. Training tricks is a GREAT way to hone your training skills, while building your dog’s enthusiasm for training at the same time!
- Manners 1 (or equivalent) to get started in the first level, Trick Dog Novice.
- Dogs must be current on vaccinations.
- If your dog is younger than 1 year, and they haven’t been in facility in 2 months or more, a new Class Readiness Evaluation is required.
- If your dog is older than 1 year, and they haven’t been in the facility in 6 months or more, a new Class Readiness Evaluation is required.
- Review Be Ready for Group Class and WAGD Policies prior to enrollment.
- Class Fee
- Novice Tricks – 4 weeks, $168
- Intermediate Tricks – 6 weeks, $252
- Advanced Tricks – 6 weeks, $252
- Consecutive weekly 50-minute class meetings at your designated day/time
If you’re unabe to find an in-facility class that works for you, checkout our online training Tricks class options.
Your Instructors
Pet Manners, Tricks and Nose Work Trainer
Victoria Johnson
Victoria is a Senior Trainer at What a Great Dog, teaching a variety of classes including all Manners class levels, Puppy Preschools, Trick Dog, Nosework, and Canine Good Citizen. She also helps dogs and their owners, in private one-on-one lessons, work through behavior struggles and gain new skills. She taught previously taught Barn Hunt and has a deep understanding of that sport. Her passion for dog training lies in helping owners develop a deeper understanding of their dogs, strengthen their bonds, and build lasting relationships. She loves helping families work through behavioral challenges while discovering the joy of training together through games, tricks, and positive reinforcement.
Victoria is a registered AKC evaluator for CGC and Trick Dog programs. In addition to WAGD’s trainer education program, she has completed extensive continuing education programs, including Karen Pryor Academy education, Absolute Dogs Pro Dog Trainer and Geek programs, specialized Behavet canine courses, and Do More With Your Dog tricks certification. Victoria is currently enrolled in The Canine Behaviour College through Behavet where she will earn credentials to be a certified Canine Behaviorist.
Victoria discovered WAGD in 2017, where she worked her rescue Chi/Terrier, Audrey, through Manners, Agility, and Tricks classes and attained several tricks titles and is currently learning and competing in Rally. Victoria also has two other dogs. River is another Chi/Terrier rescue who has competed and titled in Barn Hunt, earned Trick Dog titles, and is currently learning Rally and Nosework. Suzume, a Papillon, is just starting her training journey to become a Trick Dog, Rally enthusiast, Freestyle pup, and more.