trick of the month
Trick Training
MENTAL STIMULATION
Dogs need more than just food and water. You know that! You give them a safe home, with a loving family; you let them engage socially with their doggy friends at daycare. But how do you address their cognitive needs? They can’t read books (they don’t have thumbs to turn the page!), they can’t play music (those gosh darn thumbs!), and they sure can’t play video games (aagh, thumbs!!)! Let Metro Dogs help you out; we’ll pair your pup up with a senior staff member for some one-on-one training time while at daycare!
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
Not only will your pup be able to physically drain energy playing with their friends, but they’ll now be able to engage their brain to tire them out. A dog that learns new tricks is doing physical brain work! They’re creating new neural pathways and the positive reinforcement they receive helps drop that happy dopamine brain chemical, which makes them even more motivated and engaged!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Drop your dog off for daycare as usual. Your dog will receive a one-on-one training period between 9am and 4pm. Each period lasts anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes but on average 25 minutes. The session time depends on your pups engagement and paw-gress with the training.
Each dog progresses with its tricks at a different rate, so you will receive updates along the way with their progress after the session. We will also provide you with information on how to work with them at home to further their training! The more opportunity we all give your dog to work on their tricks, the sooner they will come to fruition, so we recommend adding training sessions onto multiple daycare reservations!
If your dog is a super stellar rock star scholar, they can learn many different tricks with Metro Dogs help! And that’s when you can show off their talents at your next dinner party!! Although showing off the tricks is the tangible value of Trick of the Month, we cannot express how much more your dog gets out of these sessions. Dogs that attend Trick of the Month go home extra snoozy, are more excited to attend daycare and have such strong bonds and connections with the staff they train with. Expect them to never want to leave Metro Dogs now!
Add on to Daycare
Complete any of the following steps if your dog is or will be scheduled for daycare at Metro Dogs:
➩ Call/Text: (612)-333-3612
➩ Email: [email protected]
➩ Online: Online Form
➩ Let us know at DROP OFF!
Tricks are taught on a monthly schedule. We aim to have between 3 to 5 different tricks that your dog can learn during the month.
September 2023
➩ “Beep Beep” aka Back Up
➩ Move if they already know Back Up
➩ Stand
➩ Leave It
October 2023
➩ Coming soon
➩ Coming soon
➩ Coming soon
➩ Coming soon
Meet the Trainers
Sydney (she/her)
Sydney has been working with dogs since 2017, but she has always had an affinity for animals for as long as she can remember! She has spent the last three years exclusively pursuing her love for dog training. This transition helped spark her passion for not only teaching, but also helping create a healthy bond between dogs and their pet parent!
Sydney is currently in the process of earning her degree in behavioral psychology and plans to continue her educational journey within the dog training community, as well. Sydney believes that it is critical to keep current on the ever-changing science and techniques used within the dog industry in order to best set pet parents up for success.
As an advocate for science-based methodologies, Sydney uses positive reinforcement and Fear Free based approaches while training. She has had so much fun putting these practices to use while participating in Metro Dogs Trick of the Month program, and she’s so happy that she gets to share these ideals while teaching the Puppy Basics in the Social Classroom and the Trick Training class!
Sydney believes that training should be fun for all involved, and nothing makes her happier than seeing pet parents and their animal companions succeed!
Beth (she/her)
Bethany is a Fear Free certified Daycare Pro.
Trick Pricing & Packages
Trick of the Month sessions are available in packages to reduce the per session cost. The packages are interchangeable for use in Trick of the Month or for the Enrichment Add On during Confidence Club days.| Total Cost | Total Savings | Expiration from Purchase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Tricks and/or Enrichment Session | $18.00 | ||
| Tricks and/or Enrichment Sessions [5 Pack] | $87.00 | Save $3.00 | Expires in 3 months |
| Tricks and/or Enrichment Sessions [10 Pack] | $165.00 | Save $9.00 | Expires in 3 months |
Have questions on something we haven’t answered here? Send Sydney & Beth an email, via the contact form below!
Contact a Trainer
Trick Training
MENTAL STIMULATION
Dogs need more than just food and water. You know that! You give them a safe home, with a loving family; you let them engage socially with their doggy friends at daycare. But how do you address their cognitive needs? They can’t read books (they don’t have thumbs to turn the page!), they can’t play music (those gosh darn thumbs!), and they sure can’t play video games (aagh, thumbs!!)! Let Metro Dogs help you out; we’ll pair your pup up with a senior staff member for some one-on-one training time while at daycare!
SEE THE DIFFERENCE
Not only will your pup be able to physically drain energy playing with their friends, but they’ll now be able to engage their brain to tire them out. A dog that learns new tricks is doing physical brain work! They’re creating new neural pathways and the positive reinforcement they receive helps drop that happy dopamine brain chemical, which makes them even more motivated and engaged!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Drop your dog off for daycare as usual. Your dog will receive a one-on-one training period between 9am and 4pm. Each period lasts anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes but on average 25 minutes. The session time depends on your pups engagement and paw-gress with the training.
Each dog progresses with its tricks at a different rate, so you will receive updates along the way with their progress after the session. We will also provide you with information on how to work with them at home to further their training! The more opportunity we all give your dog to work on their tricks, the sooner they will come to fruition, so we recommend adding training sessions onto multiple daycare reservations!
If your dog is a super stellar rock star scholar, they can learn many different tricks with Metro Dogs help! And that’s when you can show off their talents at your next dinner party!! Although showing off the tricks is the tangible value of Trick of the Month, we cannot express how much more your dog gets out of these sessions. Dogs that attend Trick of the Month go home extra snoozy, are more excited to attend daycare and have such strong bonds and connections with the staff they train with. Expect them to never want to leave Metro Dogs now!
Add on to Daycare
Complete any of the following steps if your dog is or will be scheduled for daycare at Metro Dogs:
➩ Call/Text: (612)-333-3612
➩ Email: [email protected]
➩ Online: Online Form
➩ Let us know at DROP OFF!
Tricks are taught on a monthly schedule. We aim to have between 3 to 5 different tricks that your dog can learn during the month.
September 2023
➩ “Beep Beep” aka Back Up
➩ Move if they already know Back Up
➩ Stand
➩ Leave It
October 2023
➩ Coming Soon
➩ Coming Soon
➩ Coming Soon
➩ Coming Soon
Meet the Trainers
Sydney (she/her)
Sydney has been working with dogs since 2017, but she has always had an affinity for animals for as long as she can remember! She has spent the last three years exclusively pursuing her love for dog training. This transition helped spark her passion for not only teaching, but also helping create a healthy bond between dogs and their pet parent!
Sydney is currently in the process of earning her degree in behavioral psychology and plans to continue her educational journey within the dog training community, as well. Sydney believes that it is critical to keep current on the ever-changing science and techniques used within the dog industry in order to best set pet parents up for success.
As an advocate for science-based methodologies, Sydney uses positive reinforcement and Fear Free based approaches while training. She has had so much fun putting these practices to use while participating in Metro Dogs Trick of the Month program, and she’s so happy that she gets to share these ideals while teaching the Puppy Basics in the Social Classroom and the Trick Training class!
Sydney believes that training should be fun for all involved, and nothing makes her happier than seeing pet parents and their animal companions succeed!
Beth (she/her)
– Head Trainer
Beth has been with Metro Dogs since September of 2021 as a daycare handler, and took over as trainer for Trick of the Month and Puppy Pre-K in April of 2022. She has spent her entire life surrounded by all kinds of dogs, but most frequently herding breeds (breeds that she now adores!). Growing up in the Chicagoland area and then attending the University of North Dakota for her undergraduate degree, Beth is no stranger to cold, snowy winters! Beth adores working at Metro Dogs because of how rewarding it is to get to build bonds with each dog that comes in, whether it be in group or training one-on-one. She is currently a Minneapolis resident that lives with her AHS rescue, Pete (an Aussie / Coonhound mix, not-so-surprisingly!) and adores spending most of her free time with him by her side. As of June 2023, Beth earned her CCDT, graduating with distinction from Catch Canine Trainers Academy.
Bethany is a Fear Free certified Daycare Pro.
Trick Pricing & Packages
Trick of the Month sessions are available in packages to reduce the per session cost. The packages are interchangeable for use in Trick of the Month or for the Enrichment Add On during Confidence Club days.| Total Cost | Total Savings | Expiration from Purchase | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Tricks and/or Enrichment Session | $18.00 | ||
| Tricks and/or Enrichment Sessions [5 Pack] | $87.00 | Save $3.00 | Expires in 3 months |
| Tricks and/or Enrichment Sessions [10 Pack] | $165.00 | Save $9.00 | Expires in 3 months |