Intro To Canine Sports Workshop

301 Commerce Street,Waukesha WI 53186

02 May, 2021

Description

Looking for a way to enrich the life and relationship with your dog? Come play and learn with us at Intro to Canine Sports! This workshop will offer beginning handlers and students new to Think Pawsitive an introduction to our training methodology and an opportunity to try out the following canine activities and sports: AgilityIntro to Swimming & Dock DivingPlay, Tricks, & RetrievingNose Work GamesRelationship Building GamesCanine Frisbee GamesRally ObedienceThis is an excellent chance to try out a variety of activities with your dog in one exciting workshop! PREREQUISITES: Dogs must be at least 11 months old and must have passed a basic manners class that was structured with positive reinforcement and is choice-based with the use of food rewards or instructor approval. Our program uses high rates of reinforcement to achieve success and to build a strong relationship with your dog. PLEASE NOTE: The use of crates and crate games are a significant part of our curriculum. Both treat and toy rewards are used extensively to reinforce dogs for desired behaviors. This program will give you the tools to fast track past our Adult Manners class with the necessary skills and knowledge of reinforcement to thrive in successive classes and maintain a strong connection with your dog. No pinch collars, choke collars or flex-leashes are allowed in our facility. The only leash aids that are allowed are a Gentle Leader head halter, Sensation Harness, or Comfort Flex harness. Crates: Please bring a soft-sided or wire crate for crating and a cover sheet or blanket. NOTE that only one handler per dog may attend this workshop. WORKSHOP DATE: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm