FF245 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

  1. Perches
  2. Dog Catch
  3. Spin/twist

Week Two

  1. Add elevation to dog catch
  2. Leg weaves
  3. Rear foot targeting
  4. Handler’s choice body stall

Week Three

  1. Arm overs
  2. Rebound
  3. Elevated Rear Foot Targeting

Week Four

  1. Arm hoop
  2. Wall handstand
  3. Catch from platform

Week Five

  1. Back rebound
  2. Stand
  3. Chaining together tricks

Week Six

  1. Back into handler stand
  2. Hoop rebound

Prerequisites & Supplies

A low, wide platform is needed as is a stable perch with suitable grip for dogs to jump off of.

Sample Lecture

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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 ...

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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:

July 22, 2026 - August 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:

July 22, 2026 - August 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:

July 22, 2026 - August 15, 2026

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This is the first online class I have taken. Although I took it at the bronze level, I was amazed at how much I got out of it and couldn't wait to try the exercises and share them with my training partners. As an inexperienced handler with little competition experience, I was nervous. There was no need to worry. Denise accepts her students, canine and human, right where they are. She is very clear that you don’t have to keep up, make comparisons or master it all in the 6 week session. Her feedback is prompt, frequent and right to the point. As she discusses areas that need work, she is encouraging and reinforcing. I always felt like wagging my tail and working harder after every interchange. Getting to know and watch the other students is fun and instructive. I am looking forward to taking classes regularly through the Fenzi Academy. And I highly recommend that you go for the gold!

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