To earn an Intermediate title, a dog must perform 10 tricks. Intermediate tricks are slightly more difficult than Novice tricks, such as, leg weave, roll over, and sit pretty. Food and toy lures is not allowed at this level. But, …
To earn an AKC Novice Trick Dog title, a dog must perform five tricks from the Novice list if it has a CGC title recorded with AKC. If no CGC title has been recorded, the dog must perform 10 tricks. …
You think Bounder is cute sitting in his box? Get In is a fairly simple trick to teach your dog. Shaping is the quickest training method to teach this command. If you don’t yet have shaping skills, you can train …
Hold a treat in the palm of your hand with your thumb over it. Offer it to your dog. Either click or say “yes” when your dog eats the treat. Repeat about 5 times. Now hold your palm to …
The best safety command!!! One of my favorite international trainers is Sylvia Trkman. I have many DVD’s outlining shaping for dozens of tricks – tricks to strengthen your relationship with your dog, tricks to condition your dog, tricks to motivate …
Last month, Paula Ratoza, head trainer at Baebea’s Dog Training, was licensed by AKC to judge Scent Work trials at all levels. AKC Scent Work trials will debut in fall of 2017. Many people are familiar with Nose Work. AKC’s …
Be ready when AKC unleashes their new rally signs and classes on November 1st. Baebea’s Dog Training is offering a workshop on AKC’s new signs. Saturday, May 20 Workshop – 9am – 12 noon The new signs will be introduced. …
DashDash was just hired for her second movie role. Why was she picked instead of the breed that was originally requested? Three reasons. She’s trained. I responded to the producer within minutes of her leaving a voicemail. She’s trained. …
Here are some tips designed to help you get precise heeling and straight sits. HEELING POSITION If your dog forges ahead, hold your hand at your side instead of in front of your waist. STRAIGHT HEEL To avoid having your …
These five tips will get you started on the right path to a successful training relationship with your dog. CONSISTENT CUES Your dog’s performance will become more reliable when you use consistent cues. i.e. don’t alternate using the right and left …