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.
Fun With Scents: Teaching Your Dog How to Use Their Nose
Everyone knows that dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but did you know that you might have to teach your dog to use their nose? During this workshop your dog will learn how to use their nose with purpose as we introduce some fun searching games. *Please note, this worshop is not intended to prepare your dog for competition scentwork but rather to introduce and explore fun ways they can use their nose for recreation and enrichment. This is a 1 hour, single day workshop for dogs of any age.
Optimizing Food Delivery for Training Goals
Sat Feb 22, Noon-3:00pm
Lecture/Workshop Combo
These events are 3 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.