Trainer Kyra Sundance and her Weimaraner Chalcy are the most recognized dog performers in the country.

Their Stunt Dog Show has entertained audiences worldwide at fairs, circuses, schools, sporting event halftime shows (NBA, AFL, MLB), and even a command performance in Marrakech for the King of Morocco. They've starred in 200 performances of Disney's Underdog movie stage show in Hollywood. Television audiences have been amazed by performances on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Entertainment Tonight, Best Damn Sports Show Period, MTV, and The Tonight Show where Jay Leno pronounced Chalcy "The World's Smartest Dog!"

Complex routines, incredible teamwork, and obvious love for each other are an inspiration to animal enthusiasts. High energy precision acrobatic routines dominate most of their show, but audiences can also laugh as they play the piano, tidy up toys, and roll on a barrel.

Kyra authored the best-selling"101 Dog Tricks" training book, which has become an industry standard in it's field. Kyra also authored "The Dog Rules" and "Dog Tricks Workbook." Kyra stars in the DVD "Best of 101 Dog Tricks".

Kyra and Chalcy spent years achieving expert rankings in the competitive dog sports of obedience, agility, jumping, hunting, retrieving, mushing, and versatility, and were ranked fourth in the nation in their class of competitive obedience. They competed as part of the "Top Dog" obedience team 2002-2004.

As dog trainer, Kyra's step-by-step approach has benefited countless students as they rediscovered the joys of their dog. Kyra utilizes positive training methods that emphasize bonding, collaboration, reward, and instinctive dog communication styles.

Kyra and Chalcy live with Kyra's husband, Randy Banis, on a ranch in the California desert of Mojave. Kyra is a marathon runner and gymnast.

Author's Note

Whether your dog is young or old, athletic or lazy, quick-witted or dumb as a rock— he’s your dog and his success need only be measured in your eyes.

I hope our show inspires you to not only teach tricks, but to “Do More With Your Dog!®”

—Kyra Sundance