Our Doggie Etiquette & Basic Obedience Skills class combines those problem behaviors pet parents experience such as jumping, digging, nipping/mouthing, improper elimination, separation issues and more as well as import behaviors like sit, sit-stay, down-stay, coming when called, loose leash walking, off/no jumping, leave it, drop it/give it, as well an introduction to proper dog to dog and dog to cat behavior. We implement fun games that will instill impulse control in your dog while teaching him/her real life rewards. Puppy's under 6 months of age attending this class are encouraged to take the American Kennel Club (AKC) S.T.A.R. Puppy evaluation at the end of 6 weeks at no extra charge. Because socializing your puppy is key to a sound dog we include well behaved adolescent dogs who missed out early training in this class. Class meets 1 x per week, each session is 60 minutes long meeting the same day and time each week for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $140.00 Next Intro to Doggie Etiquette & Obedience Skills Class is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th at 1pm or Wednesday May 15th at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Doggie Etiquette & Basic Obedience Skills Class Saturday, May 4th at 1pm
Doggie Etiquette & Basic Obedience Skills Class Wednesday, May 15th at 6:30pm
Intermediate Obedience & AKC CGC Skills
Our Intermediate Obedience & AKC CGC Skills class expands on the behaviors learned in Doggie Etiquette & Basic Obedience Skills class. Students will be introduced to rewarding their dogs on an intermittent schedule for known behaviors using various motivators as well as for a series or chain of behaviors. Students will proof their sit-stay and down-stay using various distractions and changes in body language. We will introduce the cue "stand" as well as the use of hand signals. Loose leash walking will be taken to the next step introducing a "heel" to the left handler, "side" to the right side of handler, "auto sit" when handler stops and "back up" as handler approaches. Recall exercise will include a "Finish" returning to the heel position once called by handler to "come". Throughout this six week course we will continue rewarding proper dog to dog etiquette in various situations with an emphasis on reading doggie body language to keep our clients dogs safe. At the end of six weeks students are encouraged to take the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification Evaluation at no extra charge. Class meets 1 x per week, each session is 60 minutes long meeting the same day and time each week for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $140.00 Next Intermediate Obedience & AKC CGC Skills Class starts Saturday, May 25th at 4:00pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
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Advanced Obedience & AKC CGCA Skills
Our Advanced Obedience & AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen Skills class takes our Doggie Etiquette & Obedience Skills to its highest level. We will continue to work on the skills learned in basics & intermediate with a twist we will be switching up the training environment and adding a long line as well as some incredibly challenging distractions, included with this class you and your dog will learn the behaviors necessary to pass the AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen Evaluation as well as make sure your basic & intermediate obedience cues are rock solid in any environment! We will meet at the Trick Dog U facility for the first class and will meet in local parks & other locations the following weeks weather permitting. This class meets weekly each class is approximately 60 minutes long for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $140.00 and includes your AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen Evaluation. Next Advanced Obedience & AKC CGCA Skills Class is scheduled for Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at 4:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Doggie Socialization Classes for Reactive Dogs
We offer Doggie Socialization Classes for under socialized and reactive dogs. This 6 week course will teach you life skills to manage your dog as well as training to change your dog's emotional state to stimuli he/or she finds offensive or is fearful of. Students must meet with us prior to registering for class to determine if this is the right class for their dog, there is no charge for the initial assessment. Next Doggie Socialization Class is scheduled for Thursday, April 25th 2019 at 6:30pm. Once approved please reserve your spot by clicking the buy now button below!
Doggie Socialization Classes for Fearful Dogs
We offer Doggie Socialization Classes for under socialized and shy dogs. This 6 weeks course will help build your dogs confidence through fun interactive games, trick training and dog/handler trust skills. This class may be appropriate for prior reactive dog students with pre-approval. Next Doggie Socialization Class for Fearful Dogs is scheduled for Saturday May 11th at 2:30pm. Please reserve your spot by clicking the buy now button below!
AKC Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine & STAR Puppy Evaluation
We offer the AKC Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine & STAR Puppy Evaluation. Canine Good Citizen, Community Canine & STAR Puppy evaluations are for responsible owners and well-mannered dogs. The AKC's Canine Good Citizen program is recognized as the gold standard for dog behavior. In CGC, dogs who pass the 10 step CGC test can earn a certificate and/or the official AKC CGC title. Dogs with the CGC title have the suffix, "CGC" after their names. The Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title that is designated by the letters "CGCA" (Advanced CGC) on the dog's title record. We offer an Advanced Obedience class that covers items you will be tested on. If you are ready to test please contact us for an appointment.
Intro to Agility
Intro to Agility introduces you and your dog to the fun and exciting sport of Agility. During this 6 week curriculum you will safely learn the correct way to maneuver the A Frame, Dog Walk and Teeter, you will learn to teach your dog to jump over the hurdles, through a tire, weave through poles, run through tunnels & chutes and sit and wait politely on a pause table. Class sizes are limited so each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 week instruction is $135.00. Next Intro to Agility Class is scheduled for Friday, January 25th, 2019 at 4:00pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Canine Conditioning
Our Canine Conditioning course will improve your dog's core strength, balance, flexibility and endurance. We offer a Puppy, Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Program. This course will drain energy and get your dog into great shape weather your pups over weight, needs to strengthen muscles from an injury or preparing for competition. 6 week instruction $145.00. Next Canine Conditioning Course begins February, 28th, 2019 at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Intro & Advanced Dog Parkour
Dog Parkour, sometimes known as Urban Agility, is a challenging, but fun, physical activity in which your dog learns to interact with their environment. It is a great way to build confidence and socialize your dog to unfamiliar things in their environment. During this weekly 60 minute class you and your dog will learn the behaviors and rules of Parkour Dog Novice. 6 Week Instruction $135.00 Next Intro to Dog Parkour Class is scheduled for May 18th, 2019 at 4pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Pet Therapy Prep
We can prepare you and your pet for their Pet Therapy test. During this 5 week course we continue to proof proper & friendly greetings as well as introduce your pup to equipment they will encounter as a Therapy Dog. For the Therapy Dog Handler we will educate you on what to expect and proper procedures expected from you and your dog as a Therapy Dog Team from the Therapy Dog organization you will be testing for. Upon completion of this curriculum you will be introduced to the Therapy Dog Evaluator who will be administering your test. Next Pet Therapy Prep class is scheduled for Sunday, February 17th at 4:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Scenting for Fun, Focus & Endurance
Scenting for Fun, Focus & Endurance, this class incorporates mental and physical stimulation and builds confidence in our dogs as well handler-dog relationship by including obstacle as part of the scent course. This class and is a win-win for dog owners as your dog will leave class physically and mentally tired. 6 Weeks Instruction $135.00 Next Scenting for Fun, Focus & Endurance class is scheduled for Monday, February 25th, 2019 at 6:30pm. To reserve your spot click the buy now button below!
Tricks For Fun, Therapy & Titling
Trick Dog "U" is a Do More with Your Dog Official Training & Testing Site as well as an AKC Trick Dog Evaluator. Our Tricks class is a great way to build your dog's confidence, mentally stimulate them and strengthen your relationship & bond. For the beginner student we offer structured tricks class that will teach you and your dog enough tricks to earn your Novice and possibly your Intermediate Trick Dog Title. For the more advanced student looking to obtain the Advanced, Expert, Trick Dog Champion Title or AKC Equivalent Titles & AKC Performer Title we are available for private instruction as well as to witness your application or you for both organizations. This class meets weekly each class is approximately one hour long for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $140.00 Includes cost for one Do More With Your Dog Novice Title & Title Ribbon. Our next Tricks class is scheduled for Saturday May 11th at 2:30pm, this class is reserved for our under socialized, shy, fearful and fear reactive dogs. If you have already been ok'd to attend please click the buy now button to reserve your spot!
Advanced Tricks Class
Already earned your Do More With Your Dog Novice Tricks Title or would like to earn your AKC Trick Dog Titles? Then this class is for you. Work on your next level tricks and earn either/both your AKC or Do More With Your Dog Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, Trick Dog Champion or AKC Trick Dog Performer Trick Titles. In our Advanced class we work towards your trick training goals as well as chaining behaviors together to form an entertaining skit you can perform for Therapy Dog Visits, Tricks Contests, Etc... 6 Week Instruction $140.00. Contact us for our next Advanced Tricks class.
Canine Freestyle & Rally Freestyle
We offer doggie dance classes, in this class you will learn basic Canine Freestyle moves, how to pick your music and how to choreograph your own dance routine with your dog. Like Tricks Class, Canine Freestyle is a great way to strengthen your relationship with your dog. We also offer Rally Freestyle a fun new sport that combines elements of freestyle in a rally type course while performed to music. It’s perfect for students looking to aspire to freestyle performances or the rally and/or obedience competitor looking for a new way to practice their skills. This class meets weekly each class is approximately one hour long for the duration of six weeks. Class size is limited so that each student gets the individual attention they need. 6 Week Instruction $135.00 Contact us for our next Freestyle/Rally Freestyle Class schedule.
Fear Free Workshop
As a Fear Certified Professional we offer Fear Free workshops for veterinary professionals, other pet professionals, and pet owners. This workshop will provide learners and pet lovers with the knowledge and tools to not only look after a pet’s physical well-being, but her emotional well-being. During this workshop we will teach you how to desensitize your pet through counter conditioning with many of the grooming and veterinary care tools you pet experiences in home, at the groomers and in your veterinarians office. Class sizes are limited so each student gets the individual attention they need. 90 Minute Workshop $35.00. Contact us for our next Fear Free Workshop date.
Pedestal, Platform & Touch Pad Training
Pedestal, Platform and Touch Pad Training for Obedience, Distance Work, Trick Dogs, Canine Freestyle, Disc Dog and Multiple Dog Household Training. This is three hour workshop will introduce to the invaluable uses of pedestals, platforms and touch pads in your everyday training and sports training as well as it use for managing a multi-dog household. Contact us for the next workshop date!
Proofing Behaviors for the Performance Dog
So you taught your dog some killer tricks, perhaps a cool canine freestyle routine, maybe you want to take your incredible disc dog to a new park and uh oh... your dog has stage fright! What do you do? This two hour long workshop will walk you through proofing your dogs behaviors in any environment and help you work through and recover your dogs confidence no matter how stressed the both of you are. Contact us for the next workshop date!
Private Instruction
Includes all classes listed above plus, Service Dog Training, Dog Sports, Fitness training, Treadmill training and Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Private instruction is available by appointment, for your convenience you can schedule an appointment online by emailing lisa@trickdogu.com or call us at 727-857-6028. Fee schedule: In-home 60 minutes $75.00, on-site at our facility 60 minutes $60.00 or 30 minutes $30.00.
Private Behavior Consulting & Modification
We offer Dog & Cat Behavior Modification Programs by appointment only. We can help you with Dog Aggression Issues, Fear Aggression, Reactivity, Separation Anxiety, and other common behavioral concerns, we can also help you with your Cat Behavioral concerns such as Spraying and other Litter Box issues, Territorial Aggression, OCD's and more. Our rate for the initial behavior consult with modification plan is $90.00. You can schedule your appointment emailing lisa@trickdogu.com or call us at 727-857-6028.
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Trick Dog "U" K9 Training Academy services Pasco, Hernando & North Pinellas Counties. We offer Group & Private dog & cat training classes at our location or In-home private dog & cat training as well as dog & cat behavior modification to Aripeka, Bayport, Bayonet Point, Elfers, Holiday, Homosassa Springs, Hudson, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Spring Hill &Tarpon Springs. We also offer Cat and Small Animal Boarding. Trick Dog"U" K9 Training Academy is Certified & Insured.
