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The Basics of Clicker Training
9 Lessons -
How Dogs Learn
10 Lessons -
Tricks
20 Lessons-
StartAchoo
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StartAirplane
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StartAlternating paw lifts
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StartArm Weave
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StartBasketball
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StartBack Stall
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StartBring a Drink from the Frig
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StartCross Paws
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StartFigure 8
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StartHand Stand
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StartHide in the Suitcase
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StartRoll Yourself in a Blanket
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StartReverse Parking
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StartShy (Hide your face)
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StartTurn on or off the Lights
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StartPrayers
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StartPush a Shopping Cart
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StartWave
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StartWeaves backwards
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StartWalk on Hind Legs
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Level Up Tricks: Beyond the Basics
Already know the basics? Take your training further with 20 advanced tricks that build focus and teamwork.
Self-paced • Lifetime access • Mobile friendly
What, Why & How It Works
What you’ll learn
If you’ve dabbled in trick training and are ready to push further, Level Up Tricks introduces higher-level behaviors that require focus, problem-solving, precise communication, and handler timing.
Why tricks matter
Advanced tricks sharpen your dog’s body awareness and impulse control, build stamina and accuracy, and keep training fun and engaging. You’ll also refine your skills as a trainer—clean markers, clear criteria, better reinforcement placement.
How it works
Follow short, step-by-step videos with printable guides and troubleshooting. Practice 5–10 minutes a session, stack mini-sessions across the week, and repeat lessons anytime. Train on any device, at your pace.
What’s Included
• 20 advanced, step-by-step video lessons (captions included)
• Printable plans, skill maps & handouts
• Progress trackers with criteria/duration goals
• Advanced handler skills: cues vs. signals, chaining, latency, proofing
• Access on any device (phone, tablet, desktop)
• Lifetime access and course updates
Video lesson preview – Level Up Tricks
Video lesson preview – Level Up Tricks
Printable handout sample
Printable handout sample
Access course on phone, tablet, desktop
Access course on phone, tablet, desktop
Is This Course Right for You?
Perfect next step after foundational work (e.g., Tricks 101). Great for motivated teens, focused adults, and seniors who enjoy thinking games (use low-impact variations). Basic skills like hand target, luring, and simple positions are helpful.
Time commitment: 5–10 minutes per session, a few sessions per day.
Methods: 100% positive reinforcement, fear-free, science-based.
Course Curriculum (Overview)
Built for Real Life
Our courses are taught by the same trainers who lead our in-person programs—using the positive, science-based system we’ve used to train thousands of dogs. Lessons are short, practical, and designed to fit busy schedules.
Enroll Today — $99
Get lifetime access to all videos, handouts, and updates. Train at your pace with short, simple sessions that fit real life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Tricks 101 first?
It helps, but not required. We include refreshers and modifications.
Is this safe for seniors?
Yes—use the provided low-impact variations.
How long is the course?
20 lessons + advanced foundations; self-paced with lifetime access.
What equipment is needed?
Treats, non-slip surface, cones/objects, platform, a few safe props.
Training methods?
100% positive reinforcement, fear-free, science-backed.
Yo Armendariz KPA CTP
Yo Armendariz, KPA CTP
Owner, Operator & Professional Certified Dog Trainer
Yo Armendariz, KPA CTP, founded Canine Learning Academy and is dedicated to positive dog training and owner education. Yo is the Dog Trainer in Huntington Beach who has made positive training accessible to every pet parent in the community.
She’s a KPA Certified Training Partner and a proud Fear-Free Certified Professional. She’s also an AKC CGC Evaluator, a Certified Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor (CBATI), and a Certified Service Dog Trainer—and that’s enough of the credentials!
Yo’s real strength lies in her deep care for both dogs and people, as well as her commitment to helping families thrive. Her coaching abilities are phenomenal. She can break down complex skills into manageable steps in a fun, engaging, and inspiring way. Yo is passionate about bringing humane, science-based training solutions to her clients, and excels at helping others to move away from outdated punishment-based methods to find a kinder, more effective way.
Yo has a massive soft spot for Doodles and other misunderstood dog breeds. She works with pet parents and other dog trainers who want to learn more about positive reinforcement methods of training and get brilliant results.
