Upcoming Workshops, Seminars & Events

PLEASE NOTE: TURF CLEAN UP FEE

We spent a lot of money on this brand new turf!
Please treat it as if it were your own house and do not allow your dog to use the bathroom on it.

If your dog goes to the bathroom on the turf, you will be charged a $20 clean up fee.

 Some tips to avoid accidents:
When you are receiving feedback or instructions from your trainer, put them in a stationary position like a sit or down stay
When your dog is not actively working; stay actively engaged with them or put them on a place mat/bed or in a crate
If your dog is prone to marking take them outside before or after each turn 

Failure to pay the $20 clean up fee results in inability to continue using services here this includes: group classes, private lessons, etc. No refunds will be issued. 

Thank you for understanding and respecting our training space!

If your appointment says TURF ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 2. On the far left side of the building.
If your appointment says RUBBER ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 1. This is the entrance we have always used in the past.

Happy Ratter Run Thrus

These are for dogs who have completed an intro workshop (here or elsewhere).

PLEASE WATCH NEW RUN THRU REGISTRATION VIDEO!!

Upcoming Dates: will resume in the fall!

Workshops on Sunday June 15th with April!

10am-11:30am: Teeter Workshop!
90 minutes, limit 8 dogs, $65/dog

This workshop is suitable for dogs who are brand new to the teeter as well as dogs who needs more confidence with the teeter or you simply want to improve and proof your dog’s teeter performance! We will also working on some fitness exercises to help with teeter performance (many of which you can do at home without a teeter)! We will do a combination of exercises during this 90-minute workshop, most of them will be dogs working one at a time, but you are welcome to crate or keep your dog in the building when it is not their turn! These workshops are not appropriate for dogs who are reactive or cannot function in a group class/workshop setting (please contact us for private lessons!). We will use food and toy (if your dog likes them) reinforcements for this workshop so please bring both!

1pm-2:30pm: Weave Workshop!
90 minutes, limit 8 dogs, $65/dog

This workshop is for dogs who have either closed poles or have partially open/almost closed channel weaves (with or without guides). We will be working on proofing your dog’s weaving while they are in the poles and also looking at proofing entries and exits! We will also look at fitness exercises to help support your dog in weaving in their agility career (which you can do at home with your dog as well)! We will do a combination of exercises during this 90-minute workshop, most of them will be dogs working one at a time, but you are welcome to crate or keep your dog in the building when it is not their turn! These workshops are not appropriate for dogs who are reactive or cannot function in a group class/workshop setting (please contact us for private lessons!). We will use food and toy (if your dog likes them) reinforcements for this workshop so please bring both!

3pm-4:30pm: Arousal Management in Sports
90 minutes, limit 6 dogs, $85/dog

This workshop will focus on managing your dog’s arousal in sports! If your dog struggles to “keep their head on” during exciting activities like agility, flyball, dock diving, etc. then this workshop is for you! We will be working dogs in groups of 3 for this workshop, so one group of 3 will work while the other group of 3 is crated in their cars and then they will switch. We will work on teaching your dog how to effectively manage their arousal in exciting situations by giving you the games and tools to help them be successful. The whole goal is optimal arousal in sports (not too excited, but also not under excited) and the goal of this workshop to give you and your dog the framework to achieve that. These workshops are not appropriate for dogs who are aggressive or cannot function in a group class/workshop setting (please contact us for private lessons!), reactive dogs are welcome but please contact April first to make sure this is an appropriate workshop for your dog to be successful in! We will use food and toy (if your dog likes them) reinforcements for this workshop so please bring both!

June 26-28, 2025

Joaquim Dovat Mondioring Seminar

Come work with one of the best! Each dog will get out at least twice and work on obedience (OB) and bitework (suit or sleeve).

Friday we are hoping to be OUTSIDE off-site at a field. Exact address and more details will go out closer to the date for registered attendees. Saturday and Sunday will be at NEK9A in Hanover, MA.

Pricing:

• Working Spots - $250/day ALL DAYS FULL WAIT-LIST STARTED
  Max 9 working dogs a day

• Auditing (no dog) - $105/day
  Max 6 per day
  **If you are bringing a partner with you and you have a working spot, they MUST sign up for an auditing spot. Thank you!!**

Cancellation policy: PLEASE READ ON REGISTRATION FORM!!

Happy Ratter Games Trial!

Sunday July 13th