TRICKS FOR FUN

For DOGS AND HANDLERS WANTING TO TRAIN FOR FUN

trick courses

TRICKS 1

In this short course, you’ll learn some starter-level tricks using the tricks set out in the Dogs Australia Trick Dog Rules.

It is a fun training opportunity for you and your dog, where you can progress to TRICKS 2 and TRICKS 3 courses to cover all Trick Dog starter level tricks, even some novice-level tricks if you are up for the challenge!

Prerequisites

There are no behaviour training or dog sports requirements for TRICKS 1; however, your dog having a reasonable recall (at least 60% of the time) and responsiveness to their name is a good starting point.

WHEN: Early 2025

WHERE: Adelaide

DURATION: TBA

TOTAL COST: $180

TRICKS 2

The natural progression from TRICKS 1, covering more of the starter-level tricks set out in the Dogs Australia Trick Dog Rules.

Individuals or the class may be challenged with novice-level tricks to keep up with their training progress.

Prerequisites

Completion of TRICKS 1 or equivalent course.

WHEN: Early 2025

WHERE: Adelaide

DURATION: TBA

TOTAL COST: $180

TRICKS 3

The natural progression from TRICKS 2 covering more of the starters level and some of the novice tricks set out in the Dogs Australia Trick Dog Rules.

Tricks at the intermediate level may be introduced if individuals or the class show great progress in training.

Prerequisites

Completion of TRICKS 1 or equivalent course.

WHEN: Early 2025

WHERE: Adelaide

DURATION: TBA

TOTAL COST: $180

Tricks for Fun classes use the Rules for the conduct of TRICK DOG TESTS, set by Dogs Australia, as its syllabus.

  • TRICKS 1 costs $180 for the entire four-week course.

    TRICKS 2-3 costs $160 for the four-week courses.

  • Each class has a maximum of 4 dog-handler teams.

  • All CANINE HOOPERS classes are held at an indoor horse arena in Pialligo ACT

  • You and your dog’s health is paramount, Here’s our COVID-19 Safety Plan.