Tricks in the City

In 2017 Americans spent $69.51 billion dollars on their pets and it’s estimated $72.13 billion will be spent in 2018. From doggie daycare and dog walkers to organic food, pet parents are constantly looking for new ways to enrich the daily lives of their dogs. Over 89.7 million dogs are currently living in homes across the United States. Millennials are more obsessed with their dogs than ever. A recent study from SunTrust Mortgage found that one third of millennial homeowners purchased their first home to have space for a dog, and having a dog was cited above marriage or children as a reason for home purchasing. Publicity hooks include the positive physical, mental and emotional health impacts of trick training for dogs. Sassafras offers a compelling voice that brings together real dog training experience with fun and humor readers can identify with. There are many web sites and online groups dedicated to dog trick training and competition including: Do More With Your Dog - http://domorewithyourdog.com/trickdog/ American Kennel Club - https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/ Sassafras is active as a trick training resource on a variety of trick focused social media pages which will support sales for Tricks in the City.

Yes, You Can Teach an Old Dog New Tricks! "With Tricks in the City, you will use positive training methods to build a joyful relationship with your dog….The trust and cooperative spirit developed through this process will last a lifetime." —Kyra Sundance, author of NY Times best-seller 101 Dog Tricks #1 New Release in Animals A fun and unique dog training book by Sassafras Lowrey – 2019 Do More With Your Dog! All Star Trainer of the Year. Your dog can become a star. Go beyond basic dog training and discover your puppy’s hidden talents. Tricks in the City provides step-by-step training instructions to help you teach your dog tricks, from basic to advanced. Learn from a Certified Trick Dog Instructor. Sassafras Lowrey is a celebrated author and Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI). She has trained and competed in sports from dog agility and rally obedience to canine parkour and tricks. Her writings include viral content on Dogster.com and articles in The Bark magazine, Dogster Magazine, and Whole Dog Journal. Ever wish your dog could be like the dogs you see on TV? Now your dog can! From skateboarding and playing basketball or piano to finding hidden objects, you can have fun with your dog and transform your relationship. Tricks in the City focuses on tricks that can be done safely in small spaces, city streets, and parks. Dog tricks are a great way to bond with your dog, build your dog’s physical and mental strength, and impress your friends and family. You will learn: How to build better relationships with your dog through trick training How to teach puppies and old dogs new tricks The positive physical, mental, and emotional health impacts of trick training for dogs Tricks in the City includes an interview with America's Got Talent star Sara Carson and a foreword by Kyra Sundance, founder of Do More With Your Dog! If you have read Zak George's Dog Training Revolution, Lucky Dog Lessons, or 101 Dog Tricks, you will love Tricks in the City.