Tricks 101: Building Foundations

Teach your dog 20 foundational tricks and learn how to train with confidence—even if you’re brand new.

This mini-course is the perfect introduction to trick training! You and your dog will learn the foundations of how dogs learn, how to use rewards effectively, and how to set up for success. With easy step-by-step guidance, you’ll teach your dog simple starter tricks like “spin,” “wave,” or “middle,” while building focus, confidence, and a stronger bond. By the end, you’ll not only have a few fun tricks under your belt—you’ll also have the tools to keep learning and creating new behaviors together.

Perfect for beginners, Tricks 101 shows you how to train the dog in front of you with positive reinforcement and step-by-step guidance. With 20 tricks ranging from simple to advanced, you’ll build your confidence as a trainer while giving your dog the mental stimulation they need. Designed for puppies, teenagers, and even older dogs new to training.

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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about bringing humane, science-based training solutions to her clients, and excels at helping others to move away from outdated punishment-based methods to find a kinder, more effective way.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.

John Smith

Developer

Highly Recommended Course. Easy to Understand, Informative, Very Well Organized. The Course is Full of Practical and Valuable for Anyone who wants to Enhance their Skills. Really Enjoyed it. Thank you!!

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