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You are seeing this video ad-free and a day early. Thanks for being a Patreon member! Think trick titles are just for fun? Think again. In

You are seeing this video ad-free and a day early. Thanks for being a Patreon member!

Think trick titles are just for fun? Think again.

In this week’s video, I’m breaking down how earning trick dog titles can actually improve your service dog’s training—from building critical body awareness to boosting confidence, focus, and teamwork. Whether you're training a future service dog or just looking to strengthen your bond, this is one strategy you don't want to overlook.

P.S. You’ll also get some inspiration as you watch John Denver work through his Novice through Performer trick titles (and grow from 10 weeks to 10 months in just a few minutes!)

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My Service Dog Training Secret Weapon: Trick Titles + Examples of Novice through Performer

Think trick titles are just for fun? Think again. In this week’s video, I’m breaking down how earning trick dog titles can actually improve your service dog’s training—from building critical body awareness to boosting confidence, focus, and teamwork. Whether you're training a future service dog or just looking to strengthen your bond, this is one strategy you don't want to overlook. P.S. You’ll also get some inspiration as you watch John Denver work through his Novice through Performer trick titles (and grow from 10 weeks to 10 months in just a few minutes!) #ServiceDogTraining #OwnerTrainedServiceDog #TrickDog #AKCTrickDog #ServiceDogInTraining #PositiveDogTraining #TrickTitle #DogTricks #DogTrainingTips #DogTrainingFun #TrainYourDog #DogHandlerLife #TrickTraining #TaskTraining #ServiceDogTasks #DoMoreWithYourDog #DMWYD My FREE and Low-Cost Training Resources 👇: 🦮 Service Dog 101 Course: https://courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101 🐕‍🦺 Behavior Interruptions & Alerts Course: https://courses.doggyu.com/p/bia 👉🏽 Sign Up For my FREE Dog Training Foundations Mini-Course: https://www.doggyu.com/ 🎉 JOIN the DOGGY•U Community! (150+ Exclusive Training Videos!) https://patreon.com/doggyu What My Dogs Eat 👇: 🥩 Oma's Pride Raw + Turkey Hearts, Lamb Lung, Chicken Chunks: https://shop.omaspride.com/doggyu30 Use Code: DOGGYU to get 30% off your first order! #omasaffiliate Training Treats: 👉🏽 Happy Howies Meat Log: https://amzn.to/3qFmMAa 👉🏽 Beef Liver: https://amzn.to/3B7VVS0 👉🏽 Rawwble: https://amzn.to/3BHlMlc 👉🏽 Vital Essentials: https://amzn.to/3S2F0aq Favorite Training Equipment: 👉🏽 Blue-9 Balance Harness: https://amzn.to/47CjLFa 👉🏽 Ruffwear Harness: https://amzn.to/3XGoNfz 👉🏽 Bold Lead Design Leather Leash: https://amzn.to/3AdhXm6 👉🏽 Blue-9 Multi-Function Leash: https://amzn.to/3Lj1iEo 👉🏽 Ollydog Large Adventure Pouch: https://amzn.to/3BPKG2d 👉🏽 Ollydog small treat pouch: https://amzn.to/3RZqr7k 👉🏽 Ruffwear Fanny Pouch: https://amzn.to/3diMCa4 👉🏽 Ruffwear Treat Pouch: https://amzn.to/3RMObfj My Favorite Dog Training Books: 👉🏽 https://www.amazon.com/shop/doggyu/list/33IBHUH6XV0BJ?ref_=aipsflist_aipsfdoggyu Camera Gear: 👉🏽 Gimble Camera (Osmo Pocket 3): https://amzn.to/3zw1Tzg 👉🏽 Mini Body Camera (Insta 360 Go3s): https://amzn.to/47BTJSH 👉🏽 Talking Head Shots (Sony a7c): https://amzn.to/3zupC2W New videos every week! **As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Click on the above link supports the creation of these videos at no cost to you. I receive a small payment even if you don't purchase the products shown here. Connect with us on Social Media! Website: http://www.doggyu.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doggyutraining/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/doggy.u TikTok @doggy.u Blog: www.doggyu.com/blog/

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Christina W

My 7 month old SDiT puppy just received her TKN, TKI, TKA yesterday! Many of the tasks needed for my son are the foundations for the tricks she did. While working with her on the tricks I noticed that she was becoming quicker and happier to do her tasks. I was worried that teaching the tricks would take time and progress away from public access. It was quite the opposite and was well worth every minute. :)

Aury

My 2yo GSB/Mal mix won't even consider going through a tunnel. Any suggestions for me getting her through?

DOGGY•U

If a dog is unsure about going through a tunnel, it probably means they aren't confident in tight spaces or spaces where things are over their head (I see this a lot in herding dogs because of pressure sensitivity - which is something they're bred for in the herding realm but can cross over to other things). So I'd approach that as the problem first and start with making them feel super duper confident going through tight spaces. So, between the couch and the wall for instance. Then I'd work with going under the coffee table, or the regular table, have chairs lined up back to back to make a shoot, put a blanket over that shoot to create a top. You want them having so much fun going through tight spaces. I'd reinforce with food or play at the other end (but make sure not to force them in! They need to opt in). Once they're good with all that, i'd seek out a really large but short tunnel. Sometimes they have them at dog parks, before trying a "real" agility style tunnel. And when you do think about an agility tunnel, be sure to shorten it up. I show a wall sensitivity exercise in my tuck video for reference! https://youtu.be/lKvPN467NZg

DOGGY•U

WAHOOOOO! That whole comment is the best testimonial for trick training for SDs ever!

Kya

Do you do evaluation for DMWYD? Do you have a comparison of them vs AKC?

Anna O'Hare

I’m going to teach a few basic tricks to kiwi at 10 weeks just for the fun. I have to say teaching him early on touch is so beneficial- we do have to refine it. We have a button that he touches to go to toilet and he’s really picking it up. I’m super cautious of the fact that he’s young and I’m trying to slow it down so he doesn’t get overwhelmed/ burned out but also not bored. As I’m writing this I’ve shown him a few times how to push his crate door closed and he is doing it for fun 😂

DOGGY•U

I do evaluate for DMWYD as well. I don't have a comparison. I do AKC with CoolWhip and Denver but wen't through DMWYD for Jake.

Marcy

Teaching the leg weave looks like it is about 95% handler mechanics! Gonna have to watch this a few times and practice without my pup first, lol!

DOGGY•U

Haha yeah it definitely has handler mechanics in it! I sometimes practice things without my dog to get the pattern down, and then invite him into the picture :)