Fenzi Dog Sports Academy Online Workshops
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy holds a best-in-class position for Live Trick Training Workshops thanks to an extensive catalog of modular, instructor-led workshops and a strong community platform that supports progressive skill building. Compared with the other providers here, Fenzi’s technical advantage is its breadth of specialty instructors and course sequencing that lets handlers stack low-cost workshops into a coherent curriculum, making it particularly cost-effective for users planning long-term trick training pathways.
Instructor smorgasbord
Self-paced modules
Instructor smorgasbord
Self-paced modules
Review Summary
"Users praise the breadth of expert-led workshops, clear course structure, and supportive community; a few note variable instructor styles and the overall cost as downsides."
Community cheerleading
Large library of on-demand and scheduled live trick training workshops from beginner to advanced levels.
Community cheerleading
Large library of on-demand and scheduled live trick training workshops from beginner to advanced levels.
Skill Development & Mastery
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Recreational Enjoyment
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy holds a best-in-class position for Live Trick Training Workshops thanks to an extensive catalog of modular, instructor-led workshops and a strong community platform that supports progressive skill building. Compared with the other providers here, Fenzi’s technical advantage is its breadth of specialty instructors and course sequencing that lets handlers stack low-cost workshops into a coherent curriculum, making it particularly cost-effective for users planning long-term trick training pathways.
Instructor smorgasbord
Self-paced modules
Community cheerleading
Large library of on-demand and scheduled live trick training workshops from beginner to advanced levels.
Taught by a wide pool of international instructors offering diverse trick methodologies and specialty topics.
Instructor smorgasbord
Self-paced modules
Community cheerleading
Large library of on-demand and scheduled live trick training workshops from beginner to advanced levels.
Taught by a wide pool of international instructors offering diverse trick methodologies and specialty topics.
$30-250 CAD
Karen Pryor Academy Workshop Series
Karen Pryor Academy is a market leader for live trick workshops because of its rigorous, science-based approach to positive reinforcement and its reputation for instructor credentialing, which lends extra credibility for handlers seeking professional-level training. Relative to the other options, Karen Pryor’s workshops are often priced at a premium but deliver strong technical grounding and certification pathways that benefit trainers looking to monetize their trick training skills or build a professional practice.
Clicker czar
Science-backed methods
Clicker czar
Science-backed methods
Review Summary
"Participants value the science-based positive reinforcement approach and well-credentialed instructors; some mention limited live-slot availability and higher pricing for workshops."
Precision shaping
Emphasis on marker-based, force-free techniques delivered by Karen Pryor certified instructors.
Precision shaping
Emphasis on marker-based, force-free techniques delivered by Karen Pryor certified instructors.
Skill Development & Mastery
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Recreational Enjoyment
Karen Pryor Academy is a market leader for live trick workshops because of its rigorous, science-based approach to positive reinforcement and its reputation for instructor credentialing, which lends extra credibility for handlers seeking professional-level training. Relative to the other options, Karen Pryor’s workshops are often priced at a premium but deliver strong technical grounding and certification pathways that benefit trainers looking to monetize their trick training skills or build a professional practice.
Clicker czar
Science-backed methods
Precision shaping
Emphasis on marker-based, force-free techniques delivered by Karen Pryor certified instructors.
Workshop series often include hands-on live practice, instructor feedback, and pathways toward professional credentials.
Clicker czar
Science-backed methods
Precision shaping
Emphasis on marker-based, force-free techniques delivered by Karen Pryor certified instructors.
Workshop series often include hands-on live practice, instructor feedback, and pathways toward professional credentials.
$200-800 CAD
Do More With Your Dog Trick Training Virtual Classes
Do More With Your Dog is recognized for delivering highly practical, bite-sized virtual classes that make trick training accessible and affordable for beginners and at-home handlers. Compared with the larger academies on this list, Do More’s financial advantage is a lower entry price and frequent free/low-cost video content, while its technical strength lies in clear, progressive video breakdowns that speed up initial learning and engagement.
Snackable lessons
Fast trick wins
Snackable lessons
Fast trick wins
Review Summary
"Attendees like the practical, creative trick curriculum and approachable instructors, though advanced troubleshooting feedback can be inconsistent in larger virtual classes."
Family-friendly fun
Weekly live group classes and themed series focused on building progressive trick sequences.
Family-friendly fun
Weekly live group classes and themed series focused on building progressive trick sequences.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
Do More With Your Dog is recognized for delivering highly practical, bite-sized virtual classes that make trick training accessible and affordable for beginners and at-home handlers. Compared with the larger academies on this list, Do More’s financial advantage is a lower entry price and frequent free/low-cost video content, while its technical strength lies in clear, progressive video breakdowns that speed up initial learning and engagement.
Snackable lessons
Fast trick wins
Family-friendly fun
Weekly live group classes and themed series focused on building progressive trick sequences.
Small-group coaching and video review provide personalized feedback and clear next steps.
Snackable lessons
Fast trick wins
Family-friendly fun
Weekly live group classes and themed series focused on building progressive trick sequences.
Small-group coaching and video review provide personalized feedback and clear next steps.
$20-120 CAD
Absolute Dogs Training Academy Live Sessions
Absolute Dogs Training Academy distinguishes itself for live, performance-focused sessions that combine trick training with movement, choreography and small-group instructor feedback—ideal for handlers preparing routines or demonstrations. In contrast to the primarily certification- or library-driven programs here, Absolute Dogs offers a regional advantage for European participants (time zones and pricing in local currency) and a technical edge in live critique and stage-ready sequencing.
Real-time coaching
Practical drills
Real-time coaching
Practical drills
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate the energetic, sport-focused live sessions with clear demonstrations; a few reviewers say the pacing can be fast for true beginners."
British wit
Live instructor-led sessions that emphasize clear shaping, reinforcement timing, and practical drills for tricks.
British wit
Live instructor-led sessions that emphasize clear shaping, reinforcement timing, and practical drills for tricks.
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Absolute Dogs Training Academy distinguishes itself for live, performance-focused sessions that combine trick training with movement, choreography and small-group instructor feedback—ideal for handlers preparing routines or demonstrations. In contrast to the primarily certification- or library-driven programs here, Absolute Dogs offers a regional advantage for European participants (time zones and pricing in local currency) and a technical edge in live critique and stage-ready sequencing.
Real-time coaching
Practical drills
British wit
Live instructor-led sessions that emphasize clear shaping, reinforcement timing, and practical drills for tricks.
Step-by-step lesson plans with video demonstrations and real-time coaching for faster skill acquisition.
Real-time coaching
Practical drills
British wit
Live instructor-led sessions that emphasize clear shaping, reinforcement timing, and practical drills for tricks.
Step-by-step lesson plans with video demonstrations and real-time coaching for faster skill acquisition.
$50-300 CAD
Susan Garrett's Recallers Online Training Program
Susan Garrett’s Recallers stands out for integrating engagement and reliable recall into trick work, offering a premium, evidence-informed program that emphasizes real-world reliability rather than just flashy behaviors. Compared with the broader workshop catalogs on this list, Recallers is a higher-value niche product for handlers who prioritize dependable responses and long-term handler-dog relationships, making it a smart investment for trainers focused on functional performance and safety.
Recall wizardry
Step-by-step plan
Recall wizardry
Step-by-step plan
Review Summary
"Users report transformational improvements in recalls and engagement, praising the clear progression and accountability; some find the program intensive and best for committed participants."
Lifetime reliability
Focused program developing drive, engagement, and reliable responses that enhance trick performance.
Lifetime reliability
Focused program developing drive, engagement, and reliable responses that enhance trick performance.
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
Self-Improvement & Personal Growth
Susan Garrett’s Recallers stands out for integrating engagement and reliable recall into trick work, offering a premium, evidence-informed program that emphasizes real-world reliability rather than just flashy behaviors. Compared with the broader workshop catalogs on this list, Recallers is a higher-value niche product for handlers who prioritize dependable responses and long-term handler-dog relationships, making it a smart investment for trainers focused on functional performance and safety.
Recall wizardry
Step-by-step plan
Lifetime reliability
Focused program developing drive, engagement, and reliable responses that enhance trick performance.
Structured video lessons and progressive training plans that build consistency and control.
Recall wizardry
Step-by-step plan
Lifetime reliability
Focused program developing drive, engagement, and reliable responses that enhance trick performance.
Structured video lessons and progressive training plans that build consistency and control.
$150-350 CAD