Events

In this workshop, you'll build your dog's understanding and confidence on the "fancy jumps:" tire, panel, broad, wall, double, triple, and/or ascending spread. Prerequisites: dog offers to jump back and forth while handler stands still in a neutral position. Dogs 12+ month old. If your dog has a history of struggling with one of these jumps, reach out to Katherine before [Read more...]

Do you struggle with recalls or loose leash walking outside because your dog is interested in critters? Do you already play fetch or tug but want to supercharge that skill and use it to build STRONG behaviors and FAST responses? Do you have a puppy and want to have a variety of ways to reward her for correct behavior, all while [Read more...]

Join us Monday, March 13th for an AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog testing event! All breeds and mixes are welcome. Pre-registration is required, $30 per test. We are offering all levels of Canine Good Citizen testing (CGC, Community Canine/CGCA, and Urban/CGCU) as well as Trick Dog Testing at the Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced levels! Trick Dog testing is $30 per [Read more...]

The purpose of this seminar is to teach dogs to focus on their handlers in high distraction environments. These exercises will be perfect for the competition dog and handler team. We will begin by reviewing the new Click to Calm protocol (the presence of the trigger IS the cue to look at the handler) as well as work on necessary Foundation [Read more...]

This half-day agility training seminar will focus on teaching running contacts. Open to dogs 9 months of age and up at any stage in their running contact journey. Join us to get coaching on your individual dog's "next steps" in the process! Monday, June 19th 8AM to 1PM Working Spot: $140 + tax, limit 8. Click here to register! Auditing Spot: [Read more...]

TAGteach International is offering a seminar for professional certification of TAGteach instructors. Attendees will learn how to apply the marker-based positive reinforcement TAGteach method of teaching and coaching, becoming popular in the US and around the world. TAGteach is a ground-breaking teaching technology used for fast-track learning in disciplines ranging from elite athletes, non-verbal children with autism, medical students, dog trainers, [Read more...]

Location and arousal-dependent marker cues are becoming "a thing!" Learn why and how from one of the first trainers to use them in sport. We'll practice them on each other first, then teach your dogs the difference between at least two different marker cues and explore the possibilities for improving your communication, along with the why. Have a dog that you [Read more...]

Join us Monday, August 21st for an AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog testing event! All breeds and mixes are welcome. Pre-registration is required, $30 per test. We are offering all levels of Canine Good Citizen testing (CGC, Community Canine/CGCA, and Urban/CGCU) as well as Trick Dog Testing at the Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced levels! Trick Dog testing is $30 per [Read more...]

Join us Thursday, May 16th for an AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog testing event! All breeds and mixes are welcome. Pre-registration is required, $30 per test. We are offering all levels of Canine Good Citizen testing (CGC, Community Canine/CGCA, and Urban/CGCU) as well as Trick Dog Testing at the Novice, Intermediate, & Advanced levels! Trick Dog testing is $30 per [Read more...]