🎓 For Agility Handlers Ready to Train More Than Just Obstacles
Turn Trick Training Into a Real Advantage in Agility
Without More Field Time or Endless Repetition
⚠️ No trick experience needed - designed to support agility handlers at any stage. ⚠️
Our Courses Are Trusted by Dog Trainers Worldwide
»I’m a professional dog trainer, and I am very impressed by the quality of the information, the structure of the course, and the clear, highly detailed instructions and videos.«
Rated 5 out of 5
Andrea Dannegger, Switzerland
»I’ve been Trick training for a few years now and my German Coolie even has a title for learning 101 tricks. We both learned some new tricks and even better ways to teach some of her tricks she has already learned. The videos are great and the explanations were very explicit.«
Rated 5 out of 5
Darlene Pope, USA
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⚠️ Heads Up
Not Seeing the Agility Results You Dream of? Good.
Because it usually means you’ve reached the limits of how most people are taught to train:
- 👉 Focus on obstacles.
- 👉 Run more sequences.
- 👉 Fix your handling.
- 👉 Repeat, repeat, repeat.
And yes – it works… Until it doesn’t.
Sooner or later, most agility handlers hit the same frustrating wall.
- ❌ Dogs progress more slowly and inconsistently.
- ❌ They repeat mistakes as courses get harder.
- ❌ They hesitate or guess when something changes.
- ❌ They lose precision under pressure.
For beginners, everything feels overwhelming.
Too much information.
Too many opinions.
Too many “must-do” methods.
It’s hard to know where to start, or how it all fits together.
So you repeat what you already know – and hope it clicks.
Then comparison creeps in.
Others seem to progress faster, with dogs that look more confident and put together.
At the same time, real life keeps interrupting your plans – bad weather, limited field time, busy schedules, injuries.
And slowly, something else starts to fade…
The joy. 😏
That’s usually when the quiet thought appears:
“There has to be a better way than this.”
What If the Missing Piece Isn’t More Agility Training?
What if it’s not another sequence, repetition, or correction?
Most agility problems don’t come from a lack of obstacle training.
They come from gaps underneath it.
- How dogs understand information.
- How they organise their bodies.
- How they handle mistakes, pressure, and change.
Running more sequences doesn’t fix those gaps.
It just exposes them.
That’s why issues keep showing up in different forms, on different courses.
Progress feels fragile.
Good days feel great. Bad days feel confusing.
Agility performance isn’t built only on what happens on the field.
It’s built on how learning happens every day…
✅ In low-pressure moments
✅ Outside competition
✅ Away from obstacles.
Without those foundations, more agility doesn’t move things forward.
And that’s where many handlers get stuck.
You deserve to know
Tricks Build the Skills That Agility Training Relies On.
This is where the shift happens.
When tricks are used with intention, you’ll notice that:
✅ Your dog understands cues more clearly, instead of guessing.
✅ They move with more control and coordination.
✅ They work through mistakes more easily.
✅ They show better precision and discrimination.
✅ They stay more connected through daily communication.
THIS APPROACH CHANGES HOW PEOPLE TRAIN
»What a great way to connect with your dog!«
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert Dowson, Australia
»Fantastic lessons. I am a trainer and I still learned so much from this course! Thank you!«
Rated 5 out of 5
Amanda Haas, USA
This Course is Ideal if:
You Want Agility-Supporting Training
Even on days when obstacles or field access aren’t available.
You Prefer Purposeful Training
Clear exercises with intention, not random ideas.
You Value Real Skill Development
Learning, coordination, and teamwork that transfer to agility.
You See Training As a Daily Process
Not something that only happens on the agility field.
You’re Starting with a Puppy or Young Dog
Build strong foundations without backtracking later.
You’re Working with an Experienced Dog
Polish the details and make performance more consistent.
We Suggest You Explore
Other Options, If:
1.
You’re Only Looking For Fun Tricks
If you don’t care whether tricks support agility learning or performance.
2.
You Only Want To Train On the Agility Field
Without building agility-relevant skills away from obstacles.
3.
You Prefer Repetition Over Variety
If you don’t believe diverse training improves understanding, movement, and teamwork.
WHAT HANDLERS NOTICE WHEN TRAINING GETS CLEARER:
»Great tricks! I am just starting to work with my dog and she’s responding really well! The videos and comments are easy to follow and complete.«
Rated 5 out of 5
Debbie P., Canada
TRICKS AREN’T EXTRA - THEY’RE FOUNDATIONAL
Your dog isn’t struggling because you’re not training enough.
They’re missing clear support for how they learn, move, and understand what’s being asked.
Start building that foundation today - with simple, meaningful training that fits into everyday life and supports your agility journey.
A Clear 3-Step Way To Use Tricks In Agility Training
This isn’t about collecting tricks or following a long curriculum.
It’s about using tricks with purpose, so they support agility training instead of sitting beside it.
Here’s the approach.
1.
Train With Intention
Instead of choosing tricks at random, you work with tricks grouped by the ability they develop, such as:
- body awareness and coordination
- cooperation and engagement
- comprehension and discrimination between cues
You always know what you’re training – and why it matters.
2.
Keep It Realistic
No strict schedules. No pressure to rush.
You can train:
- in short sessions
- at home or indoors
- alongside your regular agility work
This makes it easy to stay consistent, even on off-field days.
3.
Make Tricks Do Real Work
Over time, tricks stop being “extra.”
They become a practical way to:
- support learning and understanding
- improve movement and coordination
- strengthen communication and teamwork
That’s how everyday training starts to carry over to agility.
(Optional support is available for those who want extra structure, without adding complexity.)
MENTAL STIMULATION AND CONNECTION - EVEN WITHOUT OBSTACLES
»This is absolutely fantastic for a working breed, giving him mental stimulation while strengthening our bond.«
Rated 5 out of 5
Simone Divakova, Switzerland
Build Clarity, Connection, And Confidence
Introducing...
Turn Trick Training Into a Real Advantage in Agility
Here’s What You’ll Get:
29 Purposeful Tricks - Organised For Agility
Not random ideas. Not entertainment.
You’ll get 29 tricks, intentionally organised into 3 performance-relevant groups, so you always know what you’re developing and why:
✔ Coordination & Body Awareness
Tricks that help your dog understand and control their body – supporting balance, movement clarity, and confidence.
✔ Cooperation & Teamwork
Tricks that strengthen how your dog works with you – improving responsiveness, connection, and communication.
✔ Comprehension & Discrimination
Games that sharpen your dog’s understanding of cues, decision-making, and clarity under changing conditions.
This is what turns tricks into a training tool, not an extra activity.
Short, Clear Video Lessons
Each trick is taught through easy-to-follow video lessons, so you can move quickly from watching to training.
You’ll always understand:
- what the goal of the trick is
- what ability it supports
- how to apply it without pressure or confusion
Train in short sessions, at home or indoors – even when you’re not on the agility field.
An Easy-to-follow Course Format
The course is delivered in a clear, step-by-step format designed to fit into real life.
All chapters are unlocked immediately, so you can:
- move at your own pace
- revisit lessons anytime
- focus on what’s most relevant for your dog right now
No overwhelm. No rushing. Just clear direction.
One-Trick-at-a-Time Learning System
While everything is available from the start, the approach encourages focusing on one trick at a time.
This keeps learning:
- calm and clear
- confidence-building
- easier for dogs to understand
You’re free to slow down, repeat, or spend more time where it matters – letting your dog set the pace.
Trick Training Vocabulary
This lesson covers commonly used terminology in the class, so everything feels clear from the start.
Lifetime Access - Train On Your Terms
Enjoy lifetime access on any device.
Come back anytime. Use it again with another dog.
Revisit specific tricks whenever you need support.
Impeccable Total Value
Because we regularly update and improve our courses, this offer may change or be removed at any time.
If enrollment is still open below, you’re good to go.
👇Grab your offer and get started.
$97
All prices in USD
- Lifetime Access
- Visual content
- Easy to use
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Wait! There's More ...
You’ll Get This Amazing Extra Bonuses Too!
📽 Bonus 1: Webinar Replay
Beyond the Obstacle: What Every Agility Dog Needs to Thrive on the Course
This replay brings everything together and reveals what truly supports agility performance beyond the obstacles.
Inside, you’ll discover:
✔ Why agility success is built outside the course
✔ How clarity and love for learning shape confident dogs
✔ Why impulse control matters more than most handlers realise
This is the perspective shift that helps you see agility training differently – and understand what your dog actually needs to perform with confidence and flow.
🎁 Bonus 2: Exclusive Facebook Group
A closed, supportive Facebook group created just for course members.
It’s a safe space where you can:
- talk openly about tricks and training challenges
- get guidance and perspective
- stay motivated alongside other agility handlers
All within the friendly Chasing the Tale community – focused, encouraging, and pressure-free.
✍️ Optional: Training Workbook
A simple companion for handlers who like extra structure.
If you enjoy writing things down or want more guidance in applying the approach, you can add the optional workbook at the checkout for a small additional fee.
It helps you:
- decide what to work on based on your dog’s needs
- stay focused instead of jumping between ideas
- track progress and reflect on training over time
Helpful if you like a bit more structure, never required to get results.
Over 15 Years of Dog Tricks Training Experience!
We have dedicated years of our lives to acquiring this knowledge. We know all about the most effective and easy methods to teach each trick as we have taught many dogs and have been in this niche since the very beginning.
We also did a street performance with dogs, showing off tricks and educating people on the magic of positive reinforcement. We educated people that these dogs perform these fun tricks because they love it, and because they enjoy the teamwork and the process.
Our methods are not only up-to-date but also proven effective through real-world application, on a wide range of many different breeds.
We Stand Behind You:
Get Results Or It’s FREE!
You get a full 30-day money-back guarantee because your satisfaction matters!
We’re so confident in this course that we’re willing to “put our money where our mouth is” and fully back your purchase.
If you feel this course isn’t the right fit for you, we’ll refund every cent – no questions asked.
We want you to feel completely confident in your decision to invest in this program.
Develop Clarity, Confidence, And Teamwork
Why Does This Course Work When Random Tricks Don’t?
This course isn’t about collecting trick ideas.
Instead of random exercises, all tricks are grouped into three categories, based on what they develop:
🎯 Tricks that improve coordination
🎯 Tricks that improve cooperation
🎯 Tricks that improve comprehension skills
This structure is what allows learning and communication to be built every day, not only during agility training sessions.
You could find individual tricks online.
But without structure, it’s hard to know:
- which ones to choose
- how they relate to agility
- or how they fit into a bigger picture
This course removes that uncertainty by giving you a clear framework to follow – so your trick training actually supports your agility training instead of sitting next to it. 😉
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY:
»This course gave me some great ideas on how to practice tricks while we walk. Also, works great for warm up at trials, stuff to do while we wait for our turn. It helps with focusing, too.«
Rated 5 out of 5
Waffles & Butterscotch’s Mom, US
»Very clear explanations/instructions and good videos. Thank you!«
Rated 5 out of 5
Elena De Bijl, Australia
»I found this course as interesting as my puppy did. She watched every video with me. We loved this course and would recommend it to anyone. Very informative and fun to work with my dog on.«
Rated 5 out of 5
Kathy Bordeau, USA
TRAIN WITH CLARITY. PROGRESS WITH CONFIDENCE.
Who is Chasing the Tale?
Our story
Chasing the Tale’s ideology is that dogs can be much more than just a pet if only we nurture their true potential with consistent, enjoyable, and clear training.
By ‘more than just a pet’ we mean that your dog can be your friend, your family member, your loyal companion, and more. We believe that dogs can make our everyday lives more fun and fulfilling with their happy attitude and contagious outlook on life.
Chasing the Tale is about creating stories with your dog and it is about adventure!
That being said, we should never forget what sparks the fire in our own dog’s! Always look at the dog in front of you and adapt your adventures to their specific needs and wants. The goal is for everyone to enjoy themselves, together! The adventure need not be grand, as long as you make it your own – even if that means relaxing on the sofa and watching Netflix, going to a drive-in movie theatre, grabbing a coffee in the city or taking a refreshing swim in the lake.
All in all, the mission of Chasing the Tale is to encourage more dog owners to take their dogs with them on their adventures – and most importantly, show them how easy it can be with a well mannered dog! With all of this in mind, Chasing the Tale Academy was born.
Does This Suit Me?
No. This approach works whether your dog already knows some tricks or is completely new to them. The focus isn’t on advanced behaviors, but on using simple tricks intentionally to support learning, movement, and teamwork.
You can start exactly where you are and build from there.
Yes.
The class is designed to fit into real life. You can move through the explanations quickly and spend most of your time actually training.
Sessions can be:
- short and flexible
- done indoors or at home
- easily combined with your existing agility routine
Even small amounts of focused training can make a difference when you’re working with a clear goal in mind.
No.
All exercises can be done without agility equipment and in limited space, making them suitable for everyday training.
That’s exactly why this course offers many structured tricks, not just one method. Each exercise develops a different underlying skill, so you can choose what your dog needs right now – whether that’s clarity, coordination, or cooperation.
If something doesn’t fit, you simply switch tools. The training adapts to your dog, not the other way around.
Yes.
In fact, it’s an excellent way to build strong foundations from the start. The exercises are low-pressure and structured, making them suitable for young dogs who are still developing coordination, focus, and learning skills.
Instead of waiting until your dog is “ready for real agility,” you can begin supporting the abilities that agility depends on – learning clarity, body awareness, and cooperation – right away.
Absolutely.
This course is about training intentionally. Even experienced, competing dogs benefit from strengthening the skills underneath performance: clarity, coordination, and consistency.
It doesn’t replace agility training – it supports it, especially when you want to refine details and keep progress stable over time.
Yes! The tricks in this course focus on learning, movement, and communication – skills that are relevant for all breeds.
Because the training is flexible and adaptable, you can adjust difficulty, speed, and expectations to suit your dog’s size, structure, and personality.
This course doesn’t replace agility training – it supports it.
Instead of working directly on obstacles or sequences, it focuses on the foundations that agility depends on:
- learning ability
- body awareness and coordination
- communication and teamwork
That’s what makes it especially useful on off-field days or when you want to support progress beyond obstacles.
Yes.
You get lifetime access to all lessons, and everything is unlocked from the start.
You’re free to move at your own pace, repeat lessons, and revisit specific tricks whenever you need them.
You’ll have access to a supportive community through the private Facebook group, where members share experiences, ideas, and encouragement.
The course itself is designed to be clear and easy to follow, and optional resources are available if you want additional structure.
Every dog is different.
Some handlers notice changes in engagement, understanding, or movement fairly quickly, while others see benefits build more gradually over time.
Because this course supports foundations, the impact often shows up as better clarity, confidence, and teamwork throughout training.
Technical Questions
Yes! You keep lifetime access to the course. That means you can restart it, refresh your knowledge, and start with other dogs anytime in the future.
Yes. The access to the content platform is lifetime, and it is very easy to use and navigate.
Currently, the course is only available in English, but it does come with English subtitles. However, we do plan on translating the subtitles into other languages in the future, so please follow us for updates.
REAL RESULTS FROM AGILITY HANDLERS WORLDWIDE
»I've really enjoying these courses, they are really easy to follow and with bitesize videos and text easy to schedule into our days.«
Rated 5 out of 5
Nic Ayres, GB
Here’s the Bottom Line
Agility progress doesn’t break down because you’re not training hard enough.
It breaks down when learning, understanding, and movement aren’t supported beyond the obstacles.
That’s why tricks can play such an important role in agility training.
Not as something separate from “real training.”
But as a way to support the foundations agility relies on – in low-pressure situations where understanding can grow.
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