Self-paced • Lifetime access • Mobile friendly
What, Why & How It Works
What you’ll learn
Tricks 101 teaches the foundations of positive reinforcement and clear communication through 20+ fun, achievable tricks. Each lesson breaks the behavior into small steps so you and your dog can succeed, fast.
Why tricks matter
Trick training builds focus, confidence, and impulse control while strengthening your bond. It channels energy into problem-solving and gives you quick, easy wins—great for puppies, teens, and adult dogs new to training.
How it works
Follow short, step-by-step videos and printable guides. Practice for 5–10 minutes a day. Use our progress checklists, get unstuck with troubleshooting tips, and repeat lessons anytime—at your pace, on any device.
What’s Included
• 20+ step-by-step video lessons (captions included)
• Printable training plans & handouts for each trick
• Progress checklists and troubleshooting tips
• Foundations mini-modules: markers, reinforcement, criteria, and session structure
• Access on any device (phone, tablet, desktop)
• Lifetime access and free updates to this course
Is This Course Right for You?
Perfect for beginners—designed for puppies, rambunctious teenagers, and adult or senior dogs new to training. Lessons start simple and build gradually so sessions stay short, upbeat, and successful.
Time commitment: 5–10 minutes per session, a few times per day.
Methods: 100% positive reinforcement, fear-free, science-based.
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.
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.
