Passion Four Pawz: Trick Training for Old and New Dogs
Teach any age dogs how to shake, roll over, spin or ring a bell.
Ms. Wendy
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(79)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. This is a one time course and students may continue to practice the various tricks with their dogs ongoing. We will learn three or four tricks per class depending on teacher/student choice.Assessment
Informal assessment online with students completing 5 out of 5 correct behaviors.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Does your learner want to teach their dog tricks in order to apply for the AKC Novice Trick Training Title? Maybe, your learner just wants to have fun teaching their old dog new tricks? In this exciting 5-week class, children will learn how to instruct their dog to various tricks. Tricks will include paw, shake a paw, high five, roll over, play dead, paws up, take a bow, spin and twirl, crawl like a snake or ring a bell. Teacher will model the trick using a demonstration dog. Students will take turns practicing the trick with their dog.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to teach their dog how to do various tricks using treats and positive reinforcement. If a clicker is available, the learner may use it in the training also.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Dogs are unpredictable and may take longer to learn commands or tricks than expected. Some dogs may not be able to do certain tricks due to age or size.
Supply List
Optional: AKC Website: Trick Training for Dogs and 50 Games to Play with Your Dog, Suellen Dainty. Students will need a pet dog, soft pieces of dog treats, chicken or other meat for rewarding, clicker and bell. Dogs should be on a leash and to be able to sit.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Walden University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Cal State University of Fullerton
Teacher is a Certified Dog Trainer (CDT-C), AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator. Her dog Roxy holds the AKC Title of Notice Trick Training. An important note is that not all dogs can learn tricks at the same pace and some tricks are not recommended for older or arthritic dogs. Also, some breeds can learn tricks faster and easier than others.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 30 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-6 learners per class
