Workshops

Our workshops are designed for us, the trainer to teach YOU how to work with your dog and get them into a healthier state of mind. The difference between our workshops and private consultations is that you get to share the experience with other like minded owners!

There are many benefits to choosing a workshop. The main one being that, not only do you have the support of the trainer, but also the support of other owners who are struggling with similar things to you – it can feel very isolating when you think your dog is the only one with “issues”. Having other owners and their dogs in the workshop also allows you to observe other dogs behaviours and handling techniques, which broadens your own education. The focus of our workshops is to give you access to cost effective ways to improve on your dogs behaviour and your relationship with them. Both at home and in public.

As with any of our training where we teach you to teach your dog, 90% of work to get the desired changes is done by you at home. Though we are always there to offer support when needed.

Our workshops are great for puppies and owners who are struggling with issues such as lack of manners, not listening, brattiness, poor leash manners, lack of impulse control and general annoying behaviours. They can also benefit owners who are struggling with leash reactivity and fear/nervousness.

If you are unsure about if a workshop if right for you get in touch, we are more than happy to chat with you and recommend what the best option will be for you and your dog!

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Canine Connection Blueprint: Mastering the Essentials

Join us for our enlightening 2 x 2-hour Dog Psychology and Behavior Workshop, designed for all dog enthusiasts eager to unlock the potential in their canine companions. This workshop is your gateway to fostering a robust, trust-based relationship between you and your canine friend. Through understanding, you can conquer common behavioral challenges like disobedience, overexcitement, jumping, leash pulling, incessant barking, separation anxiety and reactivity, among others.

In this workshop, you’ll master the art of providing clear, effective, and equitable leadership, nurturing your dog’s trust and respect. Discover the essential daily practices that seamlessly integrate into your life with your dog, laying the foundation for a healthier bond and more composed and contented canine companion.

Upon completing the workshop, you’ll possess a deeper comprehension of your dog’s behavior and psychology. You’ll grasp why they exhibit certain behaviors and, more importantly, how you can guide them towards making better choices and achieving success.

At our workshop, you’ll find a supportive community of like-minded individuals, all striving toward the same goal. This shared experience fosters confidence and reassures you that you’re not alone in your journey to improve your dog’s behavior.

These workshops take place over two consecutive Saturdays: You can see our scheduled dates and times below. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn:

How to establish effective and equitable leadership.
Understanding the impact of your own energy and body language on your dog and leveraging it for clear communication.
Essential and practical commands such as ‘sit,’ ‘down,’ ‘come,’ and ‘place.’
Leash etiquette for enjoyable walks.
Establishing crucial rules, boundaries, and limitations and implementing them effectively.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of your dog’s behavior and take significant steps towards a more harmonious relationship. Join us for our next workshop and embark on a transformative journey with your canine friend. Cost: $285

Up-coming Laying the Foundations Workshop dates

October 12th and 19th 2024 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm both days
November 16th and 23rd 2024 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm both days

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Building on the Foundations Workshop

Our ‘Building on the Foundations’ Workshops build on what you have already learned. This class provides an opportunity for clients to come and continue to practice with their dogs and continue to build on your skill sets, while having the support and guidance of a trainer.

In the workshop we will be building on what you already learned about leash walking, duration commands, “place” as well as general dog psychology, behaviour and communication. We will be giving you the opportunity to practice everything in a controlled environment with guidance from us, so you can start utilizing some of the foundations you learned in more challenging situations.

As you will have already realised; working with your dog, mastering the training techniques and understanding how to help your dog make good choices is a skill and skills can’t be learned overnight or without practice.

These workshops are for those clients who have completed our Laying the Foundations Workshop, a Private Consultation Package or a Board & Train Program and want to have a safe place to come and practice everything they have learned. Cost: $50 per session.

This workshop is held on the last Sunday of every month and is a great way to keep on top of what you learn and also just a good activity to do with your dog!

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FAQ's

Are any of your workshop or classes suitable for puppies?

Absolutely! The best way to prevent behavioural issues is to raise your puppy right. So the more training and education you receive when they are young the better! We just require that your vet has given them the all clear to attend – this is generally after they have had their vaccinations.

Do your workshops and classes have a guarantee?

It’s important to remember we are dealing with living beings that have minds of their own and can make their own decisions. Asking us to guarantee the result of a consult package is like asking a the teacher of a 5-week art course to guarantee you will be amazing at art. With this service we are teaching YOU a new skill – training a dog.

We guarantee we will do our job and will do our best to help you understand what your dog needs and teach you the techniques to make positive changes. However we cannot control you as the owner and make you follow our instructions at home and outside of class. What you do when we are not there has a massive impact on this service.

Remember dogs are not robots. But if you listen to your trainer, you will see great success.

My dog has bitten and injured dogs and/or people, can you help?

Yes we can! However depending on the severity a Board & Train Program or Private Consultation may be better. Please don’t hesitate to contact us so we can chat about how we can help.

My dog isn’t always good with other dogs, can they still attend?

In these classes dogs are not interacting with each other, so we are able to accommodate dogs who have issues with other dogs. Whether this option will be suitable though will depend on the severity. In some cases a Board & Train Program may be better. Please don’t hesitate to contact us to chat about your individual situation.