A workshop is a long interactive meeting or educational session designed to create a specialized result. Workshops emphasize hands-on interaction.
Workshops are $1000 plus travel costs, food and one nights accommodations.
6 hour, hands on workshop to help you survive your first week, month and year with your newly adopted rescue dog.
Date to be announced
Our pounds and shelters are full of excellent, but misunderstood dogs. By misunderstood I mean, most dogs are in the pound because they had owners who could not speak dog. Owners who didn't give the dog what it instinctually needed and in return they created a dog with issues.
The two number one reasons a dog develops issues are, lack of exercise, and lack of leadership. Humans forget they are dealing with an animal and too many times do not give the dog what he needs as that animal. When the dog does not act like that picture perfect image they had in their minds they assume they "didn't get a good one." and they "get rid" of the dog. That's the bad news. The good news is since dogs live from moment to moment, meaning they do not dwell in the past or the future, it is absolutely possible to take a full grown dog start over as if it is the first day of the rest of it's life. Do it right and you will see a totally different dog than what the owners who dumped the dog at the pound saw.
When you adopt an adult dog you do not have much idea what his previous experiences have been. Therefore, much of his behavior may be a surprise to you. Even if you have researched his breed(s) and think you know what to expect, he may not act that way at all due to being neglected or abused or left for long periods without human contact.
Wherever you get your dog – breed rescue group, shelter, and foster care – ask questions and find out as much as you can. Often the people who have been around the dog for a few days or a few weeks can tell you quite a bit about his temperament and habits. Ask if he seems to be completely housetrained, how he does on a leash (balks, pulls), how he is with children and with other dogs and other animals, if he shows aggression or shyness, and if there are specific things he seems to fear.
It is always a good idea to assume your newly adopted dog has never been housetrained. If he has, he will go through the process quickly and successfully. If he has not, it may be the first time it was really done on a consistent basis and makes sense to him. It is your job to be really watchful, consistent, and patient. When he does the right thing, praise him lavishly. If he does the wrong thing, you must catch him in the act or you cannot say anything.
Other problems that may show up will be different from those of a puppy and will need to be dealt with differently from dealing with a puppy. If you are patient and persistent and you praise your dog when he does the right thing, you will be successful in training him to be the kind of dog you wanted. If you have problems, do not be afraid to consult a breeder, a veterinarian, an animal behaviorist or a professional dog trainer for other ideas.
The most common problems in rescued dogs are:
Housebreaking Issues
Aggression
Biting
Barking
Fears
Digging
Escape Artists, Fence Jumping, Running Away
Not Coming When Called
Separation Anxiety
Humping
6 hour, hands on workshop to help you survive your first week, month and year with your new puppy.
A puppy is an alien!!! They have no clue that what they are doing is "wrong" or "bad", they only do what nature tells them is right based on eons of evolution. It's up to the human to steer them in the right direction of living calmly in a human constructed world.
This 3 day, 6 hour, workshop is for those who either have already gotten their puppy and are struggling or are thinking of getting a puppy in the near future and want to know what to expect and how to be prepared. Raising a puppy can be a wonderful experience. It can also be really frustrating. Raising a puppy is not exactly the joy you were expecting? If any of the following apply, you need this workshop.
• You haven't brought your puppy home yet but are already overwhelmed by advice and things to buy, shots and training and socialization
• This is the first puppy you have raised on your own, and you want to make sure you get it right
• You already have a puppy. You are slowly going crazy trying to stop the biting, the chewing, the peeing and the crying.
• You suddenly feel like you don't have enough information on how to raise a great puppy and need help
• You are wondering if adopting a puppy was a big mistake and you might have even considered an ad on Craig's List
• Why isn't this new dog just like my old dog?
• I feel guilty for hating the puppy half the time
• I had dogs growing up but apparently I am not prepared for this!
This workshop is for you, the human. We will take you through all the stages of your puppy's first 4 months with you, what to expect at each turn and how to handle it. We will focus on the critical first week, how to manage shots and socialization at the same time, what training does a puppy need, how to get enough sleep those first few days, and how not to have your floors ruined by pee or your hands, furniture and shoes chewed up by razor sharp puppy teeth.
In addition we will cover how to effectively communicate with your puppy, how to elicit those behaviors you want and not always be shouting NO!, how to prevent separation anxiety and how to introduce a collar and leash and what to do with them once they are on your puppy.
Day 1 is about getting a puppy and living through that first week with enough sleep and effective potty training methods. We will also cover how to get your puppy socialized without risking injury or illness during the critical first 6 weeks of having your puppy. (2 hours)
Day 2 is for all those sharp teeth and how to prevent them slashing your hands, arms, face, furniture, shoes, and baseboards. We will also cover what to do once your puppy starts landscaping, jumping up on people, begging at the dinner table and introducing "alone time" to prevent separation anxiety. (2 hours)
Day 3 is the day you can bring your puppy to the workshop and learn all about the leash and how to exercise your puppy effectively and joyfully. (2 hours)
Dogs store stress in their bodies the same way people do. Problem behaviors in dogs are caused by this stored stress being expressed in unwanted ways. Stress is simply a natural biophysical reaction to stimulation. When the energy equation is out of balance, i.e. too much stimulus without enough emotional grounding, we get a surplus of energy which is stored as stress. Stress can explode whenever a triggering situation is encountered.
It’s safe to say that fitness has taken the world by storm over the past decade, with people becoming hooked on beating personal targets, burning calories and gaining muscle at the gym. ThrouThis is the same in the dog training world. Dog trainers can now get certified as fitness trainers for dogs.
From a young age, through constant practice and experience dogs develop motor skills. From walking to running, climbing and playing, dogs combine their brain, muscles and nervous systems together to move effectively. Once some dogs reach a certain age, as trainers and handlers, our focus shifts from nurturing and developing our dog's skills through varying forms of movement to focusing on sports or work.
Your dog may be fit as a fiddle, but in most cases, that would be wrong! While your dog's could be in great health, there could be certain movements in your dog's day that could lead to injury, trauma and even arthritis.
The goal of a movement coach is to provide expert movement tips to correct movement dysfunction that can result in injury. In addition to this, it ensures our dogs are getting the right amount of movement on a daily basis. Our dog's body as a whole is a functional unit so a movement coach helps each dog to learn balance and coordination through movement.
Improve Physical Performance
Adequate mobility and seamless technique are important, and often overlooked, components to building sustainable strength. Whether you want your dog to compete as a high-level athlete or get stronger for everyday life, the importance of moving well and moving often cannot be overstated.
Getting injured can set your dog back weeks, month, or even years. Learn to reduce injury so your dog can continue to progress and accomplish your goals.
Learn How Your Dog's Body Moves & Why
This workshop will teach you THE HOW & THE WHY of the movements of your dog, what that movement looks like, and how to correct dysfunctional movement.
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