FINE-TUNED CANINES is proud to announce that the team of:

Chopper (English Cocker Spaniel - working type) and Aleksandra "Lexi" Hayden have received a Novice Trick Title from the world renowned dog trainer, performer and author, Kyra Sundance. All the tricks have been documented and are shown in our newest movie. It is Chopper's first Trick Title. Lexi Hayden has received 4 trick training titles (with 2 dogs). All of the tricks were filmed.

Our new trick training movie is here, starring CHOPPER (English Cocker Spaniel - working type), his "big sister" Shakti (Shiloh Shepherd female), and his canine friends Eli, Lucy (both Shiloh Shepherds) and Brodie (Golden Retriever).

The movie includes multiple dog tricks and skills. Turn the sound on. Enjoy and please feel free to share (sharing is caring).

Amazing dog tricks (novice level) with Chopper, English Cocker Spaniel (working/field):

Some of the skills shown in the movie:

• backing up (1 and 2 dogs),
• beginning disc dog,
• come,
• crawl,
• doggy push-ups,
• down, drop it/give it,
• fetch/take it,
• get your leash (even with another dog around),
• hide in a box,
• hoop jump (or 2),
• jump over a bar,
• jump over knee,
• kennel up/crate (2 dogs at the same time),
• kisses, peekaboo,
• circle to my left side,
• pull on a rope,
• roll out a carpet with nose,
• shake hands (both paws),
• swing to my left side,
• sit,
• speak,
• spin circles (2 dogs spinning),
• stay,
• touch target (and surf the internet),
• touch my hand (both hands),
• tunnel,
• walk on a loose leash,
• walk the (big) dog
• and more (Chopper doing his "howdy!" trick, jumping over dogs, jumping on my back, walking on his hind legs and displaying some internet skills too...)

FINE-TUNED CANINES is very touched to have received some very special gifts from one of our wonderful Clients, whose daughter (we did not have the pleasure meeting, but were told that she's a fan :)) made 2 personalized dog bandanas: one for Shakti and one for Chopper with their names embroidered on each bandana.

Chopper and Shakti enjoyed posing in their brand new bandanas (or as we call them "FAN-danas" as they were given by Shakti's and Chopper's fan :)) and here are some photos from our recent photo shoot. Enjoy!

Thank you so much for a beautiful gift and for thinking of FINE-TUNED CANINES! It means a lot to us!

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Shakti and Chopper, FINE-TUNED CANINES training assistants, are enjoying the beauty of sunset, friendship and proudly pose wearing their bandanas/"FAN-danas" given by a fan

We're celebrating CHOPPER's birthday today!! :) Chopper is 3 years old today (January 14, 2011). This little dog goes through life with so much joy and enthusiasm that you would think that every day is his birthday...He's a great teacher and shows us that everything in life is precious and that everything in life should be appreciated and not taken for granted. 

Even though that physically he's not too big, he has a huge presence about him and quite a personality. If humans had Chopper's attitude, they would all be friends (as Chopper makes friends easily), they would not complain, they would laugh and giggle a lot and they would not be afraid of showing others that they love them and that they care for them. They'd be very loyal friends too. They would also enjoy each moment and live in the present. They would't be selfish, but they'd enjoy sharing (as Chopper often shares a bone with his "sister" Shakti), they'd know how to play, they'd know how to really listen, they'd know to always give 100% in whatever they do, they'd know the difference about when a situation requires them to be serious and when they can be goofy, they'd enjoy sharing various activities with their friends as if that was the best thing that they could dream of because they'd understand that it's not as much about activities, but about friendship, sharing and simply being with your friends...Chopper - a dog that believes he could fly! He loves all kinds of activities: retrieving, agility, tricks, obedience and he is a natural dancer :)

Choppie's (as we often call him) zest for life and positive attitude is a true inspiration. We feel very blessed that this little dog came to our lives and now is our great friend, companion, training assistant (and we often call him our stunt performing dog and master of distraction training) who helps other dogs to become fine-tuned, balanced and happy! Chopper is a true working dog with many acomplishments and he continues to develop his various talents...

Chopper feels very comfortable around his big "sister" Shakti who adores he little "brother"

Enjoy and stay fine-tuned! More coming soon....

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Please click the image below to view the trailer: