SIX versatile workshops are on offer this summer, with both handling and auditing (watch and learn) spots available. Sessions will last for 1hr and 45min, and will be held at a private outdoor venue. Comprehensive notes will be provided for all workshops, so you can keep up the training momentum at home.

Handling spots are $50, and auditing spots are $20. Auditors can ask questions and will receive the training notes just like handlers, so this is a great option if you just can’t pick which workshop you want to do.

Please note that handling spaces are limited, and your place is not confirmed until I have made contact and you have paid for your place. Once you have decided which workshop(s) you want to participate in, please fill out the form to the right to book your spot.

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Saturday 24/1 @ 4pm - Keen, Calm and Collected workshop

Ever wish your dog would just stop and think instead of just acting on impulse? Struggling to teach them to slow down and listen to you? Teach your dog essential self control skills such as:

-Developing an excellent stay and release - self control around food and toys -manners around doorways - jumping up prevention -’quick fix’ exercises to bring your dog back down to earth - learning to read your dog and step in proactively - self control concepts in real life - and more!

Saturday 24/1 @ 6pm - Keen Sniffer ADVANCED workshop

Teach your dog the next steps beyond the foundations of scent work. This workshop is appropriate for any dogs who have graduated from my Keen Sniffer 4 week course, or who have been imprinted on cedarwood atlas and learnt scent work foundations elsewhere. You will learn:

-Building persistence, precision and consistency in indication -building more tenacity in searching - introducing vehicle and exterior searches - troubleshooting areas of struggle - handling and understanding of odour movement skills (for the other end of the leash) - and more!

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Sunday 25/1 @ 4pm - Keen Performer workshop

Got a future dog-sports star, or a current sport dog who needs some touch ups on their foundation skills? Teach your dog the essential building blocks of dog sports such as agility, obedience and scent work. You will learn:

-Building excellent focus no matter where you are -Teaching your dog to work for rewards that are out of the ring - building an awesome, versatile nose target - versatile platform skills -building a warm up routine that’s right for your dog -body awareness skills like pivoting, backing up, independent heel position - and more!

Sunday 25/1 @ 6.10pm - Keen for Space workshop

Do you have a dog who finds the real world overwhelming? A dog who hates strangers or other dogs getting in their face? Do you ever find yourself exasperated, upset or stuck, wondering what you should do in these situations to help your dog? This class is all about ‘defensive driving’ for handlers of DINOS (dogs in need of space!) You will learn:

-Leash skills such as positive response to pressure, emergency u-turn and more -Scent work skills to help your dog to stay calm and in control - teaching your dog to disengage from triggers and walk away - emergency recalls -listening under pressure - essential handler skills -how to help change your dog’s feelings from bad to good - and more!

Please note that this class will have VERY LIMITED spots available, and handling spots will be selected by me after discussion. If you have a dog who is too reactive to cope in a class setting, I highly recommend auditing this workshop.

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Saturday 31/1 @ 4pm - Keen to Follow FOUNDATION workshop

Does your dog need to learn the basics of building excellent leash walking and a fabulous recall? Or maybe your dog used to know it all, and now they are a bit rusty? This class covers all of the basics comprehensively. You will learn:

-Why does my dog pull on the lead? Why do they ignore my recall? - building focus and attention in the real world - essential leash skills such as response to leash pressure, heel position, direction changes -building motivation for recall -listening under distraction - proactive handling skills -management and equipment - and more!

Saturday 31/1 @ 6pm - Keen to Follow ADVANCED workshop

Does your dog know all the basics of recall and leash walking, but still struggle with more challenging scenarios? This class covers the skills that help to make recall and leash skills reliable wherever, whenever. It is designed for graduates of my Keen to Follow course, or dogs who have the basics of recall and leash walking mastered. You will learn:

-Teach your dog to reliably recall away from distractions - building focus in the real world, no matter what - building leash skills in the presence of distractions -disengaging from critters and scents -using your skills in the real world with confidence - proactive handling skills - advanced management and equipment concepts - and more!