Upcoming Workshops, Seminars & Events
Standard Cancellation Policy: All group classes and workshops/events require payment for you to hold your spot. If you pull from a class/workshop/seminar/etc. and we can fill your spot, we can offer you a refund (minus a 5% processing fee). NO REFUNDS for “accidental purchases”, please be aware of what you are signing up for! If you decide to pull from an event and we cannot fill your spot we cannot offer you a refund. No refunds for ANY cancellations 48 hours from a workshop (start time).
PLEASE NOTE: **If you are bringing a partner with you and you have a working spot,
they MUST sign up for an auditing spot. Thank you!!**
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: TBD
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: 05/31
June 19-21
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).
All days will be at NEK9A in Hanover, MA.
Pricing:
Working Spots - $225/day
Max 9 working dogs a dayAuditing (no dog) - $100/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!!
Sunday May 17th
Intro to WCRL Rally Workshop with Hannah Surette!
4-hour workshop, limit 10 dogs, $50/dog
12-4PM: Come learn about this venue of rally! It is treat friendly and a whole lot of fun! No experience required! Your dog should have basic obedience skills and not be reactive. If your dog is reactive please contact us first. We will have indoor crating available (please bring your own crate) or you can work out of your car. Dogs should be comfortable working around people. Dogs will work one at a time on the course so you can register more than one dog if you want!
June 5-7th
Agility Workshops with Peyton Green
Peyton is a UKI Judge and is working towards completing her AKC judging requirements! She is a very experienced handler as well trialing all over the US and internationally! Sessions will be limited to 6 dogs and cost $155 for working spots and $60 for auditors (without a dog).
Friday June 5th
9AM-12:30PM: International Coursework - In this 3.5-hour seminar we'll be working on international coursework! We’ll test and grow our international skills and discuss some of the common challenges currently being seen in ISC and UKI. This’ll be a great opportunity to run a fast and challenging international course. This seminar is open to dogs sequencing master type courses and will only include jumps, tunnels and weaves.
Working spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-workshops-international-coursework (only 2 spots left!)
Auditing spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-internation-coursework-auditor
1:30-5PM: Commitment - In this 3.5-hour seminar we’ll be working on obstacle commitment! Learn how to build and proof commitment so you can get down the line! We'll work through drills to teach commitment and to help our dogs understand how to switch between handler and obstacle focus. We’ll also discuss important handling mechanics that will help your dog commit. This seminar is open to young dogs or more advanced dogs and will be tailored to the skill level of each dog. Young dogs should at least have exposure to shaping a few foundational skills like cone wraps or jumps.
Working spot: FULL! Email me for wait list, priority wait list spots will go to auditors
Auditing spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-commitment-auditor
Saturday June 6th
9AM-12:30PM: Blind Crosses - In this 3.5-hour seminar we'll be working on perfecting those blind crosses! This workshop will be focused on handlers improving their execution of the blind cross so their dog will be more likely to stay on course and keep up bars. This workshop is open to intermediate and advanced teams with experience sequencing and will only include jumps and tunnels.
Working spot: FULL! Email me for wait list, priority wait list spots will go to auditors
Auditing spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-blind-crosses-auditor
1:30-5PM: Puppy Foundation - This 3.5-hour seminar we’ll be working on puppy foundations! This seminar will be focused on foundations AWAY from obstacles that will help your team be successful in agility. These skills include things like stimulus control, reinforcement strategies, focus, and shadow handling. This seminar is open to any dogs or puppies that will eat food in public and aren’t aggressive towards humans or dogs.
Working spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-puppy (only 1 spot left!)
Auditing spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-puppy-auditor
Sunday June 7th
9AM-12:30PM: Rear Crosses - In this 3.5-hour seminar we'll be working on perfecting those rear crosses! This workshop will be focused on handlers improving their execution of the rear cross so their dog will be more likely to stay on course and keep up bars. This workshop is open to intermediate and advanced teams with experience sequencing and will only include jumps and tunnels.
Working spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-rear-crosses (only 1 spot left!)
Auditing spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-rear-cross-auditor
1:30-5PM: Verbals - In this 3.5-hour seminar we’ll be working on those listening skills! Learn how to use generalization and patterning to train your dog to respond instantly and confidently to their verbal cues as well as to discriminate between them, all without creating frustration. This seminar is open to young dogs or more advanced dogs and will be tailored to the skill level of each dog. Young dogs should at least have exposure to shaping a few foundational skills like cone wraps or jumps.
Working spot: FULL! Email me for wait list, priority wait list spots will go to auditors
Auditing spot: https://newenglandk9athlete.as.me/peyton-verbals-auditor
