Become a Tricks Master with this 4 Week Mini-Course!
*Your dog must already know a timing marker (conditioned reinforcer) and the cue "take it" to be successful in the mini-course.
This is an online, self-paced course.
GOAL BEHAVIOUR: Open the lid of a toy bin and put toys in the bin by name.
Steps:
- Identify and pick up a toy
- Hold and carry the item to the mat
- Open lid
- Drop toy in bin
What You Will Learn Each Week
Week 1 Skills:
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hold
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pull/tug
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drop
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paw target
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nose target
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place
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retrieve
Week 2 Skills:
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pickpocket pooch
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soccer
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proofing behaviours
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identify toys by name
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open toy box
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drop toys in a box
Week 3 Skills:
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touch & go
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smoosh (sustained nose target)
- shell game
- identify more toys by name
Week 4 Skills:
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fetch to hand
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touch & catch
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take it
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hold it
- bring it/carry it
How The Course Works
Each week, go into your Teachable course account and follow the presentation. You can work at your own pace, pause and start the presentation as you go. Watch the videos as many times as you need. Follow the instructions and do your homework between weeks. Take your time working through each skill.
Once you register, please allow 24 hours to be sent your email course link. Please ensure you include your email at checkout. This is the email that will be used to create your Teachable account.