Teaching your dog tricks is more than just fun and games!

It has big benefits for you and your dog. Learning tricks, your dog will:

• Stay sharp learning new skills and problem solving in a fun environment
• Get more active and move their body in new ways
• Build confidence

Teaching your dog tricks is also an great low stress way to practice your own training skills!

Included Tricks

In this course you will learn:

• 5 tricks that can be the basis of many others: On, Under, Between, Over, and Nose touch
• 3 stand alone tricks: Spin, Find a lost object, and Jump through a hoop
• 3 tricks NOT to teach your dog

Get Personalized Training Support.

Once a dog loves training, any other skill we teach will be much easier for them to learn!  Our experienced dog trainers also offer 1x1 private, virtual training sessions to take your skills to the next level or troubleshoot any issues you may have. Learn more about private training!

About Your Trainer.

Meet Kristen VanNess, your trusted canine behavior expert. With a degree in animal behavior and over 15 years of professional training experience, Kristen is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, AKC Good Citizen Evaluator, and IAABC member. Specializing in family dog training, problem-solving, and competition prep, Kristen's passion shines through in every session. Join her and her golden retriever, Quill, in our training sessions.