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Workshops and Classes
Targeting 101
Join this fun class to learn how to teach your dog to “target” items, such as your hand or an object, on cue. Targeting can be a fun and easy behavior to teach your dog with many applications, including: recall, reorienting your dog to you in distracting environments, and simply moving a dog from point A to point B without the use of force. We will discuss how to develop the behavior from scratch and how to add the cue.
Live Online Class
Date: TBD
Cost: $35
Live Online Class
Date: TBD
Cost: $35
Loose Leash Walking
Join us for this exclusive in person training workshop to learn how to teach your dog to walk on leash without pulling, how to prevent and deal with a "freeze", and other leash walking tips & tricks! Training is force free and dog friendly.
Live In-person Class
Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
$60 per dog
One dog per handler
Live In-person Class
Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
$60 per dog
One dog per handler
Previous Workshops
"Wait" for it…
Does your dog know how to wait in place on cue until released? Teaching your dog a “wait” cue is easily one of my top five functional behaviors. Join this class to learn a step-by-step method to teach your dog how to wait on cue in a variety of situations using positive reinforcement. No force or intimidation required!
Live Online Class
Saturday, June 26
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $35
Live Online Class
Saturday, June 26
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $35
Low Stress Nail Care
This live online workshop is designed to help people who want to learn how to safely and effectively maintain their dog’s nails from the convenience of home using a low stress handling approach. This is a single session workshop covering:
Saturday, April 3
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $45
- How to condition your dog to handling
- Assessing your dog's comfort level through body language
- Desensitizing your dog to the dremel tool
- Putting it all together - nail trims!
Saturday, April 3
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $45
Leave-it!
Teaching your dog the “leave-it” behavior can be a fun game as well as a functional and effective way to help keep them out of danger. In this class I will teach you how to train this behavior starting from scratch using positive reinforcement based techniques.
Live Online Class
Sunday, March 21
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $35
Live Online Class
Sunday, March 21
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $35
Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in dogs can be one of the most challenging behavior issues to deal with. Some common behavioral signs include, vocalizing, pacing, panting, destructive behavior, and elimination. In this live class, we will discuss what separation anxiety is, how to identify separation anxiety related behaviors and assess your dog, how to address this issue using an effective and humane approach, as well as what to avoid and what can make the problem worse.
Live Online Class
Sunday, March 14
1PM - 2:30PM
Cost: $35
Live Online Class
Sunday, March 14
1PM - 2:30PM
Cost: $35
Recall 101
Does your dog come when you call or does it seem like he has better things to do? The ability to call your dog to you is important for safety reasons, as well as sustaining a harmonious dog-human relationship. This webinar will cover the fundamentals of building a solid foundation for a reliable recall, including easy games to make it fun for you and your dog.
Live Online Class
Sunday, Feb 28
1PM - 2:30PM
Cost: $35
Live Online Class
Sunday, Feb 28
1PM - 2:30PM
Cost: $35
Intro to Clicker Training
Are you curious about clicker training but not sure how to get started or how it works? Or, maybe you have tried it before and want to sharpen your skills… join this introductory class to learn the advantages of using clicker training and get professional tips to set you up for success! We will discuss clicker training techniques, various applications, as well as clicker alternatives. This entry level class will teach you key foundational skills and concepts that can be used in a variety of training contexts as well as future classes.
Live Online Class
Saturday, Feb 13
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $25
Live Online Class
Saturday, Feb 13
11AM - 12:30PM
Cost: $25
Hand Targeting
Join this fun intro class to learn how to teach your dog to touch your hand on cue. Hand targeting is a fun, easy, and functional behavior to teach your dog. Great for beginners and has multiple applications, such as:
Saturday, Nov 14, 2020
1PM - 2PM
- Moving your dog around without using force
- Can be used as a recall cue
- Great for dogs fearful of handling
- Foundation concept for other targeting behaviors
Saturday, Nov 14, 2020
1PM - 2PM
FREE Fireworks Prep!
Join this FREE event to learn how to prepare your dog for the upcoming 4th of July fireworks! We will look at ways to minimize stress and desensitize your dog to the sounds of fireworks.
Saturday, June 20, 2020
12 PM
Online Event
Leash Walking Challenges
Tali working on leash walking.
Does your dog pull on leash or "freeze" during walks? Or, react by pulling, barking, growling, jumping, lunging, or freezing/fixating when encountering people, dogs, or other animals? You are not alone! Join this workshop to discover how to manage and modify these challenging behaviors and make walks more enjoyable for all. There will be opportunities for questions on other behavior topics too. Training is force free and dog friendly.
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Time: 12pm - 2:30pm
Location: Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
Cost: $60 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Date: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Time: 12pm - 2:30pm
Location: Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
Cost: $60 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Teaching New Behaviors
Would you like to learn how to train your dog to perform behaviors "on cue"? Join us for this fun workshop to learn how to use luring, capturing and shaping to teach new behaviors, including "leave-it" and eye contact.
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Larkey Park, Walnut Creek
Cost: $70 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Date: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 2pm - 4pm
Location: Larkey Park, Walnut Creek
Cost: $70 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Reactive Dog & Leash Walking
Does your dog react by barking, growling, pulling, jumping, lunging, or freezing/fixating when encountering people, dogs, or other animals during your walks (or elsewhere)? Join us to discover how to modify and manage reactive behaviors so you and your dog are both less stressed! Also, learn how to teach your dog to walk on leash without pulling, how to prevent and deal with a "freeze", and other leash walking tips & tricks! We will use positive reinforcement based training techniques.
Date: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Time: 11am - 1:30pm
Location: Walnut Creek (details to follow registration)
Cost: $70 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Date: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Time: 11am - 1:30pm
Location: Walnut Creek (details to follow registration)
Cost: $70 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Overcoming Fears
This workshop will focus on dogs that are limited by specific fears. We will look at how you can help your dog build confidence and overcome fear in order to enjoy more fully. I'll also cover leash walking basics, including freezing, and include a Q & A session for other behavior & training questions.
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2019
Time: 2pm - 4:30pm
Location: San Rafael (details to follow registration)
Cost: $70 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Time: 2pm - 4:30pm
Location: San Rafael (details to follow registration)
Cost: $70 per dog
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Reactive Dog
Does your dog react by barking, growling, pulling, jumping, lunging, or freezing/fixating when encountering people, dogs, or other animals during your walks (or elsewhere)? Join us to discover how to modify and manage reactive behaviors so you and your dog are both less stressed! We will use positive reinforcement based training techniques.
Dates: Saturday, August 31, 2019 (SESSION ONE), Saturday, September 14, 2019 (SESSION TWO)
Register for either date or both sessions to maximize your skills!
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Location: Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
Cost: $60 per dog per session ($120 per dog if attending both sessions)
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Register for either date or both sessions to maximize your skills!
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Location: Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
Cost: $60 per dog per session ($120 per dog if attending both sessions)
One dog per handler (additional handlers are welcome)
Greyhound Leash Walking 101
Join us for this greyhound exclusive training workshop to learn how to teach your dog to walk on leash without pulling, how to prevent and deal with a "freeze", and other leash walking tips & tricks! Training is force free and hound friendly.
Dates: Saturday, August 10, 2019 (SESSION ONE), Saturday, August 17, 2019 (SESSION TWO)
Register for either date or both sessions to maximize your skills!
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Location: Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
Cost: $60 per dog per session ($120 per dog if attending both sessions)
One dog per handler
Prepay via Google Pay or PayPal: please send payment to [email protected]
Register for either date or both sessions to maximize your skills!
Time: 10am - 12:30pm
Location: Morgan Hill (details to follow registration)
Cost: $60 per dog per session ($120 per dog if attending both sessions)
One dog per handler
Prepay via Google Pay or PayPal: please send payment to [email protected]
[email protected]
(408) 459-8236
(408) 459-8236