Dog Tricks “Party with your Pup”

Dog Tricks

Description:   Tricks with your dog (Party with your pup) is designed to help teach your dog to be the life of any party. The beginning of a new year brings with it various gatherings, and parties, such as The Oscars, Super bowl, and Valentines Day. We will be training fun skills and behaviors that can apply to any situation, but focusing on these upcoming events. They will learn Take it, and how to hold items in their mouth (Emmy Award), Roll out the Red Carpet, Wave, Bow, Strut and March, Shake, Rollover, Hike a football and Dribble a basketball, a Fist Bump, Ring a Bell or Touch a Button that says “I love you”, Hug, Target Touch, Wipe your Paws, play the piano, and you can choose a trick you would like them to learn. Yes, you can teach an old dog a new trick!

In March, Spring has begun and along with it comes March Madness (Basketball), Taxes, and Easter.  We will be training fun skills and behaviors that can apply to any situation, but focusing on these upcoming events, as well as the Easter holiday.  They will learn sports related cues such as Dribbling a basketball and Shoot a hoop (making a ball go through a hoop), Fist Bump or High Five, Shake, Bow, Wave, Wipe their Paws, and Strut. How to Target Touch, Take and hold items in their mouth, Weave from The IRS, Rollover, and Crawl cause they have no money after Taxes. Have an Easter egg hunt, put items in a basket, Hug their owner, and Push a Button that says “Happy Easter”. Finally, you can choose a trick you would like them to learn. Yes, you can teach an old dog a new trick!

Requirements: Dogs 4 months and older. Dogs must be in your care for at least 3 weeks.

Length: 6, 1 hour classes

Cost: $145

Time: Tuesdays, 9:00 am

Instructor: Ethel Mercer, (310) 755-4443, puppygames@aol.com and Faith Brandstetter (310)351-8070 faithebs@aol.com

Beginning Dates: Jan. 6, Mar. 3  2026

Location: Lomita Park, Outdoor Basketball Court, 24428 Eshelman Ave, Lomita, CA, 90717 (map).

 

Registration: Sign up at the Lomita Park office located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue (map) or online.


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Registration

Sign up in person at Lomita Park:
24428 Eshelman Ave (map)
or online.

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What to Bring

  • Receipt from park for proof of payment.
  • A proof of vaccinations in the form of your most recent vet receipt or a printout stating type and date of the vaccine the dog has been given. All adult dogs must have distemper and parvo and meet rabies requirements. Puppies need to have started and be up to date on the immunization process. Rabies is not required for very young puppies.
  • A well fitting collar and a 4’ to 6’ leather or nylon leash with nothing attached. No retractable or flexi leashes.
  • Bring lots of tiny treats to train your dog with. Make sure that your dog is hungry and that he loves the treats. Cheese, hot dogs, chicken, etc. work well.