Spend less time preparing.
Start with game instructions and preparation guidance, then select cards to suit your class.
For dog trainers and dog schools
Wagging Cards
Bring fresh ideas to your next dog training class.
A printable card game that turns familiar exercises into playful challenges for group classes, workshops and final lessons.
- 49 printable cards
- Digital download
- Puppy class variation
Made for the person teaching the class
A fresh format for skills worth practising.
Keep familiar exercises engaging.
Give skills your students already practise a fresh setting with challenges and points.
Adapt to the group you teach.
Choose cards and difficulty for the handlers, dogs and goals in front of you.
Bring variety to your classes.
Use the game in regular lessons, puppy groups, workshops or a final session.
Simple to explain. Plenty of ways to play.
Turn the next round into useful practice.
Pick a card
A student draws a training challenge.
Complete the task
Handler and dog perform the exercise together.
Score the points
Successful? Add the points shown on the card.
Expect surprises. Special cards can add points, cost points or change the direction of the game.
One set. Different groups.
Build the game around the class you teach.
Choose cards that fit your group’s level and your session goals. Use fewer cards for a shorter activity, or build a complete game into your lesson.
- Regular classes
- Puppy groups
- Workshops
- Final lessons
45–60 minutesfor a complete game
Shorten the session by using fewer cards.
Digital and ready to print
Prepare it once. Bring it into your classes.
Print the files locally and laminate the cards for repeated classroom use. Game instructions and preparation guidance help you get the session ready.
What is included in the download?
- 49 professionally designed printable Wagging Cards.
- Complete game instructions and an explanation for every card.
- Step-by-step class preparation guidance.
- Guidance for introducing the game to students.
- A puppy-class variation.
- A participant certificate and winner certificate.
- Digital files you can print locally and laminate for repeated classroom use.
Behind Mika Dog Training
Meet Tom Rosens.
Dog trainer and owner of Hondleiding in the Netherlands, helping dogs and their owners since 2013. Mika Dog Training focuses on clear communication, reward-based training and practical ideas for real-life situations.
About TomBefore you buy
Practical questions for your school.
Is Wagging Cards a physical card game?
No. Wagging Cards is a digital download. You receive printable files and print the cards yourself.
How many cards are included?
The main set contains 49 Wagging Cards.
How long does a game take?
A complete game usually takes around 45 to 60 minutes. You can shorten the session by using fewer cards.
Can I use it with puppy classes?
Yes. The package includes a puppy-group variation and you can select cards that suit the skill level of the group.
Do all students need to be at the same level?
No. You can adapt the selection and difficulty of the cards to suit the group.
Is this suitable for individual dog owners?
Wagging Cards is designed primarily as teaching material for dog trainers, instructors and dog schools.
Questions about using Wagging Cards at your school?
Contact Mika Dog Training if you need clarification about using the material with your team.
Bring something different to your next class.
Pick a card. Complete the challenge. Make familiar practice feel fresh.