Workshops
Recall Workshop
A reliable recall (come when called) is one of the most valuable skills that you can teach your dog. Durng this workshop you will learn various games and tips for improving your dog's recall. You will need a 20' long line, a treat pouch and high value treats, +/- your dog's favorite toy (if they are toy motivated). Treat pouches and long lines can be purchased at the workshop. This is a 1 hour, single day workshop for dogs of any age.
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.
Intro to Nosework
We have an upcoming class for Nosework with your dogs! Think you might be interested? This is an introductory workshop to start your dog out learning the sport! If you like it we highly encourage you to sign up for our class and delve deeper into the world of nosework with your dog. Trust us, they will love it!
Please bring your dog, a harness (not collar), a long line at least 10ft in length, and a LOT of yummy snacks for your pup!
1.5hr long introduction to nosework with your dog.
Shed Hunt Workshop
What is shed hunt?
This is a sport in which dogs smell out and retrieve shed antlers for fun or competition. During trials, the antlers are placed and the dog is timed. However, if you just want to train your dog to find sheds in the wild or just for enrichment, thats great too! Dogs love to use their noses! This introductory workshop is a brief overview of how to get started with your dog.
During this 1 hour, single day workshop we will cover what trials look like, teach you the basics, and practice some hides. We will provide the antlers and scent.
Required materials: your dog, a 20' long line, yummy dog snacks.
*Please do not allow your dog to chew antlers of any type at home leading up to this event and practice your recalls and "drop it" commands.
Perfecting Your Proofing
Sat Mar 22 9:00am-11:00am
Lecture/Workshop Combo
These events are 2 hours long and include a lecture on a featured topic and a working portion where dog/handler teams will have an opportunity to try some of the skills that are introduced in the lecture. You can sign up to audit the workshop and just listen to the lecture and watch the dog/handler teams work or you can sign up for a working spot and bring your dog to practice. Dogs attending the workshop will need to be able to wait calmly with their handler at their seat or in a crate during the lecture portion and be non-reactive toward people and other dogs.