Does your dog need a class devoted entirely to tricks? Only if he has already been through Basic Obedience AND is ready for some of the best fun he’s ever going to have.

Trick training increases your dog’s ability to handle mental challenges and strengthens the bond between you and your dog, all the while teaching the kinds of behaviors that will make you the envy of all your friends! After all, sitting on command is nice — distinguishing between six different toys and bringing you only the one you’ve asked for, however, is impressive.

Trick training requires a lot of physical coordination and is great exercise for your dog. Some dogs are unable to do certain tricks because of physical limitations (Pugs don’t have a nose to balance treats on; long-backed dogs can be uncomfortable in a roll-over), so a reasonable substitute will be offered.

What you can expect your dog to learn in a Big Apple Dog School Tricks Class:

• Roll Over
• Circles (left and right)
• Wave (hello and goodbye)
• Stick 'Em Up
• Take a Bow
• Kiss Me!
• Object discrimination (up to six objects) and retrieval
• Put Your Toys Away!
• Say You’re Sorry!
• Bring Your Leash!
• Treat Balancing
• Go Wake Up Mommy/Daddy/Whoever (requires two people to train)
• Bring This to … (requires two people to train)

2007 Class Schedule

There are no Tricks classes scheduled at this time. Either check back with us later or call for more information.