Companion Dog Workshops
Take advantage of these bite-sized sessions for great ideas and mentored practice on a specific skill. Minimum registration of at least 3 students required for each workshop to go forward, so if you are interested be sure to sign up in advance. All workshops $35, audit $5.
Sunday, Sept 24th - 3:00 PM
Wednesday, Sept 27th - 7:45 PM
Friday, Sept 29th - 6:30 PM
Friday, October 6th - 6:30 PM
Friday, October 13th - 6:30 PM
Sunday, October 15th - 7:00 PM
Friday, October 27th - 6:30 PM
Each Session Cost: $40
Training Barn East
Does your dog bark, lunge, growl, snap at, or pull towards other dogs while on walks? Does your dog suddenly stop being able to listen or notice you when another dog appears? This is a one-day practice session designed to help fix on-leash reactivity towards dogs when out and about in public and on walks.
We will work one dog at a time taking turns. Each dog will get at least 2 turns, more if time allows. Please bring something to either cover your windows or entire car so that your dog cannot see dogs outside of your vehicle while waiting for your turn. For example, rolling blankets into your windows, keeping the dog in a covered crate, or placing a tarp over your car. Please also bring at least 2 cups of high value food rewards (canned chicken, cubed cheese, etc.).
Please email brenna@runwilddogsports.com with any questions.
Reactive Rover & Shy Dog Practices
Sunday, Sept 10th - 6:30 PM
Friday, Sept 22nd - 6:30 PM
Friday, October 13th - 5:00 PM
Each Session Cost: $35
Audit (No Dog): $5
Training Barn East
Thinking about taking the Canine Good Citizen test and would like to see where you and your dog are at? Would you like to practice the exercises in a more formal test setting than your at-home training? This is a one-hour CGC practice test where food and toy rewards are allowed and encouraged.
AKC (American Kennel Club) registration is not required for this workshop.
Please email brenna@runwilddogsports.com with any questions.
Practice Canine Good Citizen Test
Wednesday, Sept 20th - 7:45 PM
Friday, Sept 29th - 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 1st - 4:30 PM
Sunday, October 22nd - 4:00 PM
Each Session Cost: $25
Audit (No Dog): $5
Training Barn East
Get some practice in before your next trials or give Rally a try! This is open to dogs new to Rally, teams who need to practice ring focus or certain skill, or competitors working full courses.Some limited feedback and advice are provided.
There will be a nested course for Novice - Excellent. Certain Master signs may be substituted in if there is enough interest. Exc / Adv will go first, then the jump(s) will be removed for Int / Nov. You do not need to be working full courses; during your turn, work on whatever you'd like to.
Crating inside is allowed if the dogs are reasonably calm and quiet.
Email Brenna at brenna@runwilddogsports.com with any questions.
Click on the link below to sign up for one or more of these practice sessions!
Rally Practices (All Levels)
Sunday, October 1st - 6:15 PM
Each Session Cost: $35
Audit (No Dog): $5
Training Barn East
Interested in teaching your dog to bring anything to you? Want to build a strong retrieve for Competition Obedience, Disc Dog, Flyball, or other sports, or for service dog work?
This is a one hour workshop introducing exercises helpful in teaching a reliable retrieve.
It is helpful but not necessary to bring the object you would like the dog to learn how to retrieve (obedience dumbbell, tennis ball, car keys, etc.).
Please email brenna@runwilddogsports.com with any questions.
Intro to Retrieving
Friday, October 27th - 5:15 PM
Each Session Cost: $35
Audit (No Dog): $5
Training Barn East
Does your dog become overly excited about greeting people? Jump and pull and bounce around? Learn how to teach your dog to sit calmly around friends, family, and strangers.
This is a one hour workshop that introduces several exercises to help teach your dog to sit calmly and relax.
Please email brenna@runwilddogsports.com with any questions.
Impulse Control & Polite Greetings
Wednesday, Sept 13th - 7:45 PM
Each Session Cost: $35
Audit (No Dog): $5
Training Barn East
Is your dog easily distracted by the world around them? Do they only pay attention when there is a treat in your hand? This is a one-hour workshop introducing a variety of exercises used to encourage attention and eye contact as well as getting rewards off of your person.
Please bring a plastic or glass container or a treat pouch that closes completely along with at least 2 cups of food rewards (in the container/pouch) and a mat/bed for your dog to lay on.
Reactive dogs may be welcome. Email Brenna at brenna@argusranch.com to inquire about your specific dog, and/or with any other questions.
If there are not at least 2 sign-ups by September 9 the workshop will either be postponed or canceled & refunded.
Please email brenna@runwilddogsports.com with any questions.
Focus & Delayed Rewards Workshop