Dog Trick Academy Library

So you want to train your dog to jump through a hoop? Well in this article, I am going to show you how to make one that is SAFE for your dog.

When a dog jumps through a hoop, there is always the possibility of the dog injuring himself by accidentally hitting the hoop with his legs. So below, I will take you on a step-by-step guide to building your own safe hoop. (more…)

If you are like me, every time you go pick up some dog food at the local pet store, you can’t resist the temptation of walking in the toys aisle. And you can’t help but notice how cute some of the toys are, and how much your dog would love one.

But then, you start to remember how your dog chewed up to pieces his last toy you bought him. The last tug toy I bought for my dog lasted less than a week before it started falling apart and ripping while tugging. So for the last year I have been making my own tug toys, ones that costs a fraction of the store bought and that lasts much longer. (more…)

In the advanced lessons of the Academy, a target stick is used to get the dog into specific positions - which can then be turned into dog tricks. In this article, I will show you how to make your own target stick from materials you might already have in your home - or using materials relatively cheaper than buying a pre-made target stick. (more…)