Tracking – Is a canine sport that tests a dog’s natural ability to follow human scent, simulating search-and-rescue tasks. Dogs work in partnership with handlers on various terrains to locate dropped articles. This sport, popular for building confidence and mental stimulation, awards titles like Tracking Dog (TD) and Variable Surface Tracking (VST) through organizations like the American Kennel Club.
Basic Obedience – Obedience training establishes essential communication, safety, and manners through commands like sit, down, come (recall), heel, leave it, and place. Uses positive reinforcement, consistency, and short, daily sessions (homework) to build trust and teach your dog to listen in various situations.
Play & Train – Obedience through Games – Play-based dog training that is effective because it speaks to the fundamental nature of dogs. We play fun games like tic tac toe, practice loose leash walking with an egg in a spoon, sits and downs with red light green light, and red rover recall.
Public Access – Prepares service dogs to behave reliably in non-pet friendly, public environments by teaching manners, calmness, and focus amidst heavy distractions. Essential skills include strict obedience (hold, sit, down), ignoring people/food, and unobtrusive behavior under tables.
Agility 4 Fun – A fantastic way to build bond, increase confidence, and provide mental/physical exercise for any dog, regardless of age or breed. It focuses on navigating simple, safe obstacles like tunnels and jumps without the pressure of competition.
Ragility – Combines an advanced mix of Rally and Agility in one class. The precision of a Rally obedience course, intermediate and advanced-level signs and the fun and flow of low-impact Agility obstacles. Navigate a course that includes tunnels, jumps, weave poles, and a tire, all while executing Rally exercises that test focus, teamwork, and skill.
Treibball – A low-impact, competitive sport (urban herding) where a dog, directed by their handler, drives exercise balls into a goal within a set time. It prompts teamwork, impulse control, and mental stimulation, making it suitable for all breeds, ages, and sizes, not just for herding dogs.
Tunnels & Jumps – Tunnels and jumps are essential tools for dog agility training. They help dogs learn to navigate obstacles, improve their focus, and develop their agility skills.
Scent Work – Confidence-building activity that taps into a dog’s natural hunting instincts. It involves teaching dogs to locate specific target odors (like birch or anise) hidden in containers, rooms, or outdoors, providing excellent mental stimulation.