Rec Sports!
Our goal at Canine Body and Mind is to make dog sports accessable to everyone! Though some of our participants may choose to record and submit videos for virtual titles through AKC or Fenzi TEAM titles after completing out classes, our emphasis is not on competition. Our emphasis is to have fun learning new skills, building connection with your dog and exploring your dog’s interests in a low pressure environment. Whether you choose to go on to compete, or just want to have fun with your dog, is entirely up to you! Either way, our rec sports classes are a great introduction to the basics of the sport.
Mantrailing Workshop
Does your dog love hide and seek? Then they will love mantrailing! Mantrailing is a sport where dogs learn to track an individual's scent from an article that they have touched, in order to locate a hidden person. Dogs will take turns, so they will need to be comfortable waiting in the car until their turn. Required materials: small tupperware with high value treats, ziplock bag with a clothing article with the handler's scent, pulling harness, 6-10' leash. This is a 2 hour, single day workshop for dogs over 1 year of age.
Come spend some time with us and learn all about how to get your dog started in disc sports! We will be covering different types of disc events, some foundation exercises to teach important skills, how to throw a disc, and most importantly, how to get your dog excited about disc sports!
1 hour 30 min single day workshop
Intro to Disc Sports Workshop
Intro to Scentwork Class
Are you curious what your dog's nose knows?
Welcome to the fascinating world of Scentwork!
This is a beginner class that introduces dogs and their handlers to the fun and rewarding world of Scentwork. This class focuses on building a foundation of skills, including teaching the dog to search for scents and communicate their finds to the handler. It emphasizes positive reinforcement training and makes a game that you and your dog can play anywhere either for fun or for competing in Scentwork sports.
Scentwork kits for practice at home can be purchased the first night of class. ($10)
Your dog will need a 10-12 ft leash, harness and lots of yummy treats.
Novice Rally Class
This is a 6 week course to introduce you and your dog to the fun sport of Rally and is a great way to build engagement with your dog and fine tune your leash handling skills. We will focus on skill development and introduce signs and courses. We will practce signs form all 5 of the AKC Rally Novice virtual courses.
Requirements: properly fitted flat collar (no harnesses), 4-6’ leash, dog that knows sit, down, and basic loose leash walking