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: 11/21, 12/5, 12/12

Intro to Happy Ratters Workshops
$40/dog, 5 dogs a session, two sessions

The Happy Ratter’s Philosophy – the goal is for the dog and owner to have a fun, positive and successful experience while enhancing the bond between dog and owner, and placing a high priority on safety!

• Fun, trusting environment for dogs and their handlers to find vermin(rats) in “urban” settings.

• A titling program that allows all dogs to compete toward different level titles.

• A program that encourages camaraderie and support between competitors.

 “urban” setting: trash bags, boxes and barrels and other items possibly found in a city alley, with the big difference being this is clean trash, new bags with shredded paper, clean boxes, etc.

In this one hour workshop instructor Marianne Hall will introduce you and your dog to the sport of Happy Ratters! In this sport dogs find rats in tubes in a variety of settings. The rats are not harmed in this sport and are extremely well cared for. Dogs will work one at a time. Any dog can play Happy Ratters! If your dog isn’t naturally crazy about vermin you can train this sport just like any other and it can be a great outlet for your dog.
Two sessions: 9-10am and 10:30-11:30am

UPCOMING DATES: 11/22, 12/06

October 20-21, 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).

Both days will be at NEK9A in Hanover, MA.

Pricing:

• Working Spots - $250/day - FULL!
  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!!

Our Dog Trainer Program is back for Oct/Nov 2025!

This intensive program will run for a month starting the week of Oct 20th. We will meet twice a week each week (for 4 weeks total, 8 total classes) for 2 hours. There is one week we will only meet once due to my schedule and it will be made up at the end on a Monday as seen below. THIS PROGRAM CAN BE DONE VIRTUALLY! Just mention it when you apply! The schedule will be as follows:
Class #1: Monday October 20th 7-9pm VIRTUAL!
Class #2: Wednesday October 22nd 6-8pm
Class #3: Monday October 27th 7-9pm
Class #4: Monday November 3rd 7-9pm
Class #5: Wednesday November 5th 6-8pm
Class #6: Monday November 10th 7-9pm
Class #7: Wednesday November 12th 6-8pm
Class #8: Monday November 17th 7-9pm

Once I get 4 applicants (minimum to host this program), then I will reach out and collect payment.

This program is not only for people who are interested in becoming dog trainers, it is also open to those who just want to dive deeper into training theory for their own dogs, as well as other dog professionals such as vet techs, groomers, dog walkers and more!

During these sessions we will discuss in-depth dog training covering a wide variety of topics (basic pet obedience, competition obedience, reactivity and over-arousal, building drive and confidence, sport specific skills, and more) and these topics will be tailored to the selected group. I will be selecting a small group of people to enroll in the program. We will work on skills using your own dogs as well as other dogs to get some hands on experience. We will also cover and discuss client communication. There will be homework! The cost of the program is $1800 and covers the in-person sessions as well as support via email. Completion of the program will also allow for eligibility for continuing education workshops and programs with this program as a prerequisite. The cost of the program is due at enrollment if selected to hold your spot. There are NO refunds for this program. I will allow for payment plans on a case by case basis! If you have taken the course before and want to attend as a refresher (we may cover some different topics) you can attend for $500.

December 7th
Happy Ratter Trial!

2 regular runs, ultimate distance, dump hunter

Friday November 14th

CDSP Training Party!

6-8PM: We will have a CDSP ring set up and you can come train whatever skills you want! Each team will get two 5 minute turns in the ring. Everyone can help each other out! This will be low-key and fun! Dogs will work one at a time in the ring so you can sign up multiple dogs. We will have jumps, but you will need to provide any items for articles or directed retrieve if you wish to do that. More dates to come in the future! $20/dog

Sunday November 9th

Foundations for Focused Heeling Workshop
2 hour workshop, limit 6 dog, $75/dog

10AM-12PM AND 1PM-3PM: This workshop will introduce you and your dog how to focused heeling! We will work on head and body position during heeling, as well as adding in movement and turns. You will gain the skills to have your dog focused heel under distractions as well. Get that flashy heeling you always wanted! Dogs in this workshop will work in a group setting.

• What to bring: this workshop will utilize both food and toy reinforcement, so please bring both!

• Prerequisite: dog should have basic obedience skills and be able to work in a group class environment with other dogs. This workshop is not for reactive dogs.

• Instructor: April Pelletier

CDSP Obedience Trial
Saturday Nov 29th

FULL!

Arousal Management for the Sport Dog Seminar
Sunday Nov 30th

This seminar will run from 9am-2pm with a 30 minute lunch break. 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, so please come prepared to work your dog out of the car when it is not their turn. 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. This seminar is 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! There will be a lecture portion as well as working portions.

Working Spots (limit 6): $175
Auditing Spots (limit 10): $75

To make sure this seminar runs smoothly and is valuable to all the dogs attending I am asking that you apply for a working spot via the link below. If you are approved I will send you a payment link. If I don’t think it is appropriate for your dog I will let you know why and I highly recommend you come and audit!

Sunday December 14th

Mondioring Obedience and Jumps Workshop with April and Julie!

10am-4pm (with a 30 minute lunch break): Join April Pelletier and Julie Blanding for this workshop on Mondioring obedience and jumps! This workshop will cover all the basics you and your dog need to compete in the mondioring obedience program! Mondioring offers an obedience only OB (or an obedience and jumps only OBJ) program that dogs can title in! These dogs do not need to do the protection portion to obtain their title. How cool is that? Come learn with your dog (whether you wish to do the OB/OBJ program or the complete mondioring program) all about mondioring obedience! Exercises include: heeling, retrieve, send away, long down with distraction (absent of handler), food refusal, position changes, and more! If you do not wish to use the jumps you can use those turns on more OB. Newbies and dogs already started in mondio are welcome!

Working Spots (limit 6): $200
Auditing Spots (limit 10): $75