This is one of the most frequently asked questions about K9 Trickstas tricks classes/workshops. So, I would like to explain them briefly for you.
Beginners Classes/Workshops
Beginners Classes/Workshops are aimed to teach your dog Novice and Intermediate tricks such as:
- touch my hand
- spin (360 degree turn) / circle (circle around you)
- peekaboo!
- shake hands
- take a bow
- roll over
- sit pretty
- leg weaves/figure 8’s
- paws up on an object/arm
- jump over a bar
Click here for other examples of Novice and Intermediate tricks.
In addition to how to teach specific tricks in those levels, you will learn:
- How to get your dog focused on you so that you can your dog can start working
- How to mark and reward for correct behaviours (clicker training)
- Simple methods of teaching your dog new behaviours, such as luring
- Effective use of reinforcers/motivators, such as food and toys
The Prerequisite to attend our Beginners classes/workshops is that your dog can work in a group without interfering with other dogs. Please let us know in advance if your dog can be nervous around other dogs. Nervous dogs can attend our classes/workshops as long as they are not threatening to other dogs. Also, your dog needs to be up to date with vaccinations.
Advanced Classes/Workshops
Advanced Classes/Workshops are aimed to teach your dog Advanced and Expert tricks such as:
- say your players
- cross your paws
- back up
- footsie (cop-cop)
- shy (cover your eyes)
- reverse circle
- limp (walk with front leg lifted)
- roll a barrel
- wipe your paws
- skateboard
- distance work
Click here for other examples of Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert tricks.
In addition to how to teach specific tricks in those levels, you will learn:
- How to reduce the use of food as a lure
- How to get the duration/distance in behaviours
- Advanced methods of teaching your dog new behaviours, such as shaping
The Prerequisite to attend our Advanced classes/workshops is that your dog has some understanding of clickers and/or marker words. Please let us know in advance if your dog can be nervous around other dogs. Nervous dogs can attend our classes/workshops as long as they are not threatening to other dogs. Also, your dog needs to be up to date with vaccinations