14 skills in the Valkyrie's arsenal
Teaching Bryn to lie down on cue — a calm, stable position that's the foundation for settle and place work.
Teaching Bryn to look at you when she hears her name — the gateway to every other skill.
A classic trick that builds engagement and is a crowd-pleaser — plus it makes nail handling easier down the line.
The simplest position cue and often the first skill a dog learns — a building block for impulse control and polite greetings.
A full 360-degree turn on cue — a fun engagement builder, body-awareness exercise, and genuine crowd-pleaser.
Teaching Bryn to boop her nose to your palm on cue — a versatile behavior used for recall, positioning, and confidence building.
Teaching Bryn to release whatever is in her mouth on cue — a safety essential and the key to productive play.
A collection of games that teach Bryn to think before she acts — building the self-control muscle that adolescent dogs need most.
Teaching Bryn to disengage from something tempting on cue — a critical safety skill and impulse control builder.
Teaching Bryn to come reliably when called — the most important safety skill you'll teach.
A fun trick that builds body awareness and trust — Bryn rolls from a down onto her back and over to the other side.
Teaching Bryn to hold her current position until released — the backbone of impulse control and safety.
Walking together without pulling — the longest skill to train and the one that requires the most patience and consistency.
Teaching Bryn to go to a designated spot and relax there — an essential life skill for calm household behavior and public outings.