Welcome!

Hi there, and welcome! I'm so excited you've joined this course. It means you’re ready to grow your dog’s skills, deepen your bond, and have a whole lot of fun along the way. Whether you're chasing an official title or just want to try something new with your dog, you’re in the right place.

This course is designed to walk you through everything you need to:

• Teach your dog a variety of fun and useful intermediate-level tricks

• Feel confident and supported, no matter your dog’s age, breed, or background

• Submit your video for a free virtual assessment at the end of the course for either the AKC or Do More With Your Dog! (or both!)

You'll get step-by-step video tutorials, written guides, troubleshooting tips, and practice ideas. And the best part? You can move at your own pace. Whether you like to train in short bursts between errands or you’re ready to dive into a weekend trickathon, this course fits your life.

A Few Things Before We Get Started:

• You don’t need any fancy equipment: just a willing pup, some tasty treats, and a sense of humor. Though some tricks do require props, we have tried to give you common household alternatives when possible.

• This course is all about progress over perfection. Tricks take time and every dog learns a little differently.

• If your dog is more “nap on the couch” than “canine circus act,” don’t worry! We’ll meet you where you are and build from there.

Let’s Set a Goal

Head over to your Trick Title Tracker (you can download them to the right) and mark a few tricks you’re especially excited about as “Wants”. Don’t worry, you don’t have to pick them all now! But it helps to have a goal in mind as you move through the modules.

Thank you for trusting me to be your guide. I can’t wait to cheer you on as you and your dog show off what you can do together.

Now grab your treats and let’s get started!