Stunt Dog Tricks
Want to train fun, active tricks that "wow" your friends? This class focuses on teaching more extreme tricks that are sure to impress. In this class we will teach body stalls, rebounds, dog catches and other tricks suitable to create a stunt dog routine.
Course Details
Want to train fun, active tricks that "wow" your friends? This class focuses on teaching more extreme tricks that are sure to impress. In this class we will teach body stalls, rebounds, dog catches and other tricks suitable to create a stunt dog routine.
This class is recommended for fit and active dogs as it does require a lot of jumping and body awareness. This class would be difficult to adapt for large breeds but can be adapted for small dogs.
Teaching approach:
The instructor will use a combination of written lecture and short demonstration videos. Lectures are released once a week and some build off of each other, but not all. There is no TA for this class at this time.
Syllabus
Week One
- Perches
- Dog Catch
- Spin/twist
Week Two
- Add elevation to dog catch
- Leg weaves
- Rear foot targeting
- Handler’s choice body stall
Week Three
- Arm overs
- Rebound
- Elevated Rear Foot Targeting
Week Four
- Arm hoop
- Wall handstand
- Catch from platform
Week Five
- Back rebound
- Stand
- Chaining together tricks
Week Six
- Back into handler stand
- Hoop rebound
Sample Lecture
Coming soon!
Instructors
Sara Brueske (she/her) has been training dogs for over 15 years, and has experienced a large variety of breeds and sports during that time. Having graduated as a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner ...
Registration
Gold
$260
Enrollment limit: 12
- Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
- Read all posted questions and answers
- Watch all posted videos
- Post general questions to discussion forum
- Submit written assignments
- Post dog specific questions
- Post videos (unlimited)
- Receive instructor feedback
Registration dates:
May 22, 2026 - June 15, 2026
Silver
$130
Enrollment limit: 25
- Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
- Read all posted questions and answers
- Watch all posted videos
- Post general questions to discussion forum
- Post dog specific questions (video only)
- Post videos (up to 2)
- Receive instructor feedback
Registration dates:
May 22, 2026 - June 15, 2026
Bronze
$65
Enrollment limit: Unlimited
- Access to all lectures and homework forums discussion
- Read all posted questions and answers
- Watch all posted videos
Registration dates:
May 22, 2026 - June 15, 2026
Scholarship available! Apply here
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