---------------------------------------------- PINNED POST: Let's Get Started! NEWEST INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS LISTED HERE ---------------------------------------------- This Spark Team runs Oct 31 – Nov 24, 2014. Our goal is to teach 15 tricks to earn our dogs' official Novice Trick Dog title. 1. PRINT THE NOVICE TRICK CHECKLIST http://www.domorewithyourdog.com/downloads/NTDapp.pdf 2. WATCH INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS Every few days your coaches post trick videos (links are below). We'll teach you more tricks than you need to reach your goal, so it's OK to skip a few. Keep working on these tricks for the duration of the 4-week class. 3. SHOW OFF YOUR TRICKS Demonstrate your tricks for any witness and have them sign your checklist. If you'd like coach Kelli-ann to be your witness, upload a video to this group. 4. TEACH 15 TRICKS – EARN YOUR "NOVICE TRICK DOG" TITLE • Once you've demonstrated 15 tricks for any witness, submit your checklist here: http://shop.domorewithyourdog.com/Dog_Tricks_Title_p/title.htm • Your names will be added to the official registry: http://domorewithyourdog.com/pages/titleholders.html • You will receive a gold certificate in the mail. • Your dog's name will be officially designated with the NTD suffix. • Bask in your awesomeness... you and your dog rock! • Ready for your Intermediate title? Download this harder checklist: http://www.domorewithyourdog.com/downloads/ITDapp.pdf ---------------------------------------------- INSTRUCTIONAL TRICK VIDEOS: ---------------------------------------------- [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Week #3 Tricks ]]]]]]]]]]] Coming Thurs. Nov.13 [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Week #2 Tricks ]]]]]]]]]]] #10 — LAUNDRY BASKET (with coach Kelli-ann) http://youtu.be/wi3kcNKTI8k #9 — PEEKABOO (with coach Kelli-ann) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ak8lCfoyp1Y #8 — ROLL OUT THE CARPET (with coach Kelli-ann) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oz8dXwIlyc #7 — PAWS UP (with coach Kyra) http://youtu.be/BIyaFVIk610 #6 — HIDE AND SEEK (builds on Stay) (with coach Kelli-ann) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NQdXqWgk10 [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[ Week #1 Tricks ]]]]]]]]]]] #5 — STAY (with coach Kelli-ann) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXmfB7prZuw #4 — MUFFIN TIN (with coach Kyra) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUFXJFjkMEA #3 — SIT (with coach Kyra) http://youtu.be/8F5ic8vNnV8 #2 — TOUCH MY HAND (with coach Kyra) http://youtu.be/WVRq7H9jpss #1 — SPIN CIRCLES (with coach Kyra) http://youtu.be/38x0TSfdlug ---------------------------------------------- HOW WELL DOES MY DOG HAVE TO PERFORM THE TRICK? ---------------------------------------------- Leashes: Novice tricks may be done on-leash to prevent the dog from running off. The leash shall not be used to pull the dog into the desired behavior. Treats: Treats (and/or toys) may be used as a reward after the trick is finished. Treats may be used as a lure, but only in the following amounts: no more than 50% of the tricks for the Novice title can employ a lure. Physical Manipulation: Handler may not physically manipulate the dog to get him to do a trick. Petting the dog at any time is fine. Lightly tapping the dog to regain his attention is fine. Service Dogs / Disabled Dogs / Very Senior Dogs: These dogs and their handlers may need to alter the trick to work within their unique needs. This is fine. Extra Credit Trick: One additional trick of comparable difficulty may be used to count as a Novice or Intermediate trick. ---------------------------------------------- FACEBOOK SETTINGS (so you don't miss a post): ---------------------------------------------- Facebook on your desktop computer: 1. Click the "Notifications" button in the header and choose "all posts" 2. Click the "..." button in the header and choose "Add to favorites" Facebook on your mobile device: 1. Click the header graphic 2. Click the "Edit Notification Settings" and choose "all posts" ---------------------------------------------- "101 DOG TRICKS" BOOK ---------------------------------------------- Try to pick up a copy of "101 Dog Tricks" by Kyra Sundance. It has step-by-step trick instructions as well as really helpful tips and troubleshooting techniques. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592533256/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1592533256&linkCode=as2&tag=domorewithyou-20&linkId=2UY2EEYC5SHRBSGC