DashDash learned to “get dressed” in one training session. “Get dressed” is her cue to stick her head through her collar. I shaped the behavior in less than 5 minutes. She already knew to touch something with her nose. As …
DashDash Trick Dog Challenge Update #2 – “Get Dressed” Read more »
DashDash’s Trick Challenge to learn 50 tricks was interrupted. We had some pretty heavy distractions, including a couple sessions of DashDash receiving kidney dialysis due to contracting Leptospirosis. DashDash was feisty, happy, and active one week. The next week she …
Overview of AKC Performer Trick Title requirements
CGCU & AKC Trick Dog Evaluations at the Clark County Kennel Club Performance Event Clark County Fairgrounds Ridgefield, WA May 11 & 12 9 am – 3:00 pm Basic props will be provided. Bring any specialty props needed for a …
To earn an Advance title, a dog must perform 5 tricks of higher difficulty, such as back up, bow, or put toys away. For Advanced title, handlers may not use food/toys as lures. May use food rewards/clickers. Many people took advantage …
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 …
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. …