Spring/summer workshops in Parkland County (RR 20, 10 min. west of Stony Plain) outside on grass (fenced area)
Games for Herding Dogs – June 18th: 1-4pm
Does your dog love to chase? Do they get very stimulated by movement?
Herding breed dogs (and others too) can have particular struggles and we have some very special games for them!
There is NO livestock involved in this workshop but the games you’ll learn will help managing your dog better around livestock … and other distractions.
The concepts of DISENGAGEMENT, THINKING IN AROUSAL, AROUSAL UP-DOWN are important skills for herding dogs.
How about a “lie down” at a distance? Or calling off a moving distraction? … and there is so much we can teach with Whip Games too … just to name a few.
3 hour workshop – $105 – min. 4 / max. 6 dogs
To secure your spot, please send your e-transfer to pawsomeconnection@gmail.com – security answer: games23
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Intro to Parkour Workshop – next date TBA
Introduction to “Urban Agility” for beginners. You’ll learn what Parkour is and how to do it safely. A variety of Environmental Features are introduced and how to teach the exercises in a fun way.
Parkour promotes CONFIDENCE, balance, flexibility and strength in dogs.
Parkour encourages creativity and observations skills in You as a handler!
3 hour workshop – $105 – min. 4 / max. 6 dogs
Please note that dogs need to wear a back clip harness for Parkour so we can support them when needed.
To secure your spot, please send your e-transfer to pawsomeconnection@gmail.com – security answer: games23
Learn more about Dog Parkour
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Tricks & Fitness workshop – June 11th: 2-4pm
Tricks are a great way to build our relationship with our dogs and have fun together, but also to teach body awareness and fitness which is so important in dog sports to prevent injury.
How to teach behaviors / tricks? Shaping vs. Luring
Is your dog a Thinker or a Doer?
How and where should I reward my dog?
In this 2 hour workshop you and your dogs will learn a series of tricks and moves that are fun and great for your dogs physical and mental fitness!
2 hour workshop – $70 – min. 4 / max. 6 dogs
To secure your spot, please send your e-transfer to pawsomeconnection@gmail.com – security answer: games23
Pawsome Connection Dog Training & Behavior 