Trickovation℠ Classes
Innovative Training through Relationship, Imagination, Creativity, and Knowledge
Trickovation℠ blends the best of trick training and obedience, offering a fresh perspective on dog training. At MJ’s Pet Training Academy, we coined the term Trickovation℠ in January 2023 to describe the unique approach which has been at the core of many of our specialty classes since opening in 2013. Each Trickovation℠ class is distinct, making training dynamic and engaging. We’re thrilled to now offer a complete selection of Trickovation℠ classes to fit different needs and goals.
Trickovation Class Catalog
Dog Training Tool Kit
A free session where students learn a few dog training techniques including ones used in trickovation . This workshop is held regularly. View the schedule here.
Trickovation: Foundations
When: Coming Soon
Each session is unique, where handlers develop core skills such as timing, treat delivery, shaping, capturing, luring, and more.
Trickovation: Games
When: Thursday Nights at 6:00 PM
Great for any level—perfect for dogs and handlers of all abilities to play and learn together. Challenge your dog with the 30-second trick challenge, play games, and try new tricks.
Trickovation: Play
When: Coming Soon
Learn how to include play in your dog’s training and improve games such as fetch, find-it, and tug. Teach your dog to play politely or work on building your dog’s interest in working for toys.
Trickovation: Think
When: Coming Soon
Challenge your dog with advanced skills to unlock and strengthen their cognitive abilities.
Trickovation: Create
When: Coming Soon
In this Trickovation class, you will play games that help you and your dog create your own routines including canine freestyle or trick routines.
Trickovation: Showcase
A session dedicated to sharing the tricks and routines learned in Trickovation classes. From obedience routines to canine freestyle and trick routines, this session gives students the chance to show off their hard work in a supportive space. Spectators are welcome!
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Trickovation is structured around five key elements: Training, Relationship, Imagination, Creativity, and Knowledge. These elements are linked through innovative training.
Training
Trickovation is built on technical training skills, often reserved for professionals, Trickovation provides an opportuntiy for anyone to learn these skills. Central to Trickovation are micro-skills, which are small foundational techniques that empower both handler and dog to grasp essential training concepts.
Relationship
In Trickovation, you’ll learn how to bring out the best in your dog while building a deeper bond based on trust and mutual understanding.
Imagination
If you can imagine it, you can train it! Trickovation encourages you to think beyond basics, empowering you to set and achieve creative goals.
Creativity
With Trickovation, you’ll take the concepts and micro-skills learned and transform them into your own unique tricks and skills. You and your dog shape the final results, adding a personal touch to each success.
Knowledge
Trickovation is not training done for you. We’re equipping you with the knowledge and skills to understand your dog better. By seeing behavior through a similar lens as our trainers, you’ll gain insight into problem-solving and interpreting behavior throughout your dog’s life.
Innovation
Innovation is key at MJ’s Pet Training Academy. Every dog-handler pair is unique, and Trickovation reflects that. We teach skills using methods that turn complex skills into quick, achievable steps.
Trickovation challenges dogs’ cognitive abilities and introduces problem-solving opportunities. This method has evolved from years of practical experience, and the results are inspiring. Together, you and your dog are capable of so much more than you might realize.