Need an overview or refresher of foundation skills for rowdy dogs? This one-hour workshop covers basics of attention, settling, responding more appropriately to dogs and people, and recognizing and preventing fear and frustration in our rowdier dogs. Overly reactive dogs (aka dogs who excessively bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs) would find a better fit in Reactive Rover classes or workshops. Please email training@runwilddogsports.com with any questions!
Need an overview or refresher of foundation skills? This one-hour workshop covers basics of attention, settling, leash manners, and recalls. Puppies welcome. Overly reactive dogs (aka dogs who excessively bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs) would find a better fit in Barky Dog or Reactive Rover classes or workshops. Please email training@runwilddogsports.com with any questions!
Does your dog refuse to come when called? Run away or play keep-away when you try to catch him? Learn some tips and tricks on how to teach your dog to reliably recall in this one-hour workshop. Please email training@runwilddogsports.com with any questions!
If your dog is a door bolter, or just a bit too questionable near an open door or gate, this workshop is for you. Topics include situational management, impulse control, stay, automatic waiting at thresholds, and a brief overview of recall (coming when called). Overly reactive dogs (aka dogs who excessively bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs) would find a better fit in Reactive Rover classes or workshops. Please email training@runwilddogsports.com with any questions!
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 sturdy, chew-resistant container/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@runwilddogsports.com to inquire about your specific dog, and/or with any other questions.
If trimming your dog’s nails is like restraining a rabid coyote, or bringing your dog to the vet feels akin to entering a war zone, this workshop is for you. Topics include an introduction to the concept of cooperative care, how to desensitize your dog to nail trimmers, cones, etc., and recognizing and reducing distress. If the vet/groomer’s is a war zone because of the other dogs, please see the workshop Barky Dog Basics or Reactive Rover Practice. Email brenna@runwilddogsports.com with questions.
Does your dog become overly excited, jump and pull and bounce around? Always in a rush, not staying when asked? Learn how to teach your dog to be more patient in a variety of situations in this one hour workshop. Email training@runwilddogsports.com with any questions. Dog-reactive dogs may be welcome, please inquire first.
Does walking your dog feel like a shoulder workout? Do you want a walk in the park to feel like a 'walk in the park'? Learn some techniques and tips for a looser leash in this one-hour workshop! Topics include teaching attention, leash pressure games, turning distractions into cues to focus on you, and more!
Overly reactive dogs (aka dogs who excessively bark, lunge, or growl at other dogs) would find a better fit in Reactive Rover classes or workshops. Email Brenna at brenna@runwilddogsports.com with any questions!
For puppies 10 weeks to 6 months old. Up-to-date age-appropriate vaccines and a negative fecal exam required. Puppy Play & Learn is a play group to give puppies a chance to have fun with other puppies as well as learn how to calm down and settle near their friends. Topics during down-time vary by week and include recall, impulse control, housetraining, polite greetings, and more. Please email brenna@runwilddogsports.com with your dog’s vaccine & fecal information as well as with any questions.
This is a one-hour workshop focused on skills helpful for a reliable stay, including go to place, release words, and building duration and distance, as well as teaching dogs how to calm themselves and settle. Please email training@runwilddogsports.com with any questions! Dog-reactive dogs may be welcome, please inquire first.