This class is all about adding layers to the retrieve sequence as well as building a strong foundation of communication and teamwork that can stand up to most daunting outdoor environments.

-steadiness/ waiting for the cue
-platform work/heel position
- lining and casting
-drills that improve delivery to hand
-reliable off leash engagement (R.O.L.E) training

Get a thorough assessment of your dog's training needs in your home. Our nationally certified instructors will offer a personalized coaching experience that will help you reach your goals.

This course will introduce fun techniques that will build a methodically trained final response. After teaching the components of the indication and the search separately, we will blend it all together in increasingly complex exercises.

Course outline:
-Training an independent, confident, and persistent searcher
-Using toy reinforcers
-Accuracy and precision of the indication
-Ignoring distraction items
-Contamination and best practices
- Residual odor and its implications
-Generalization of

In this series we will focus on Nosework fundamentals and handler mechanics all while giving your dog a job which will help with impulse control, relaxation, and creating a bond between human and canine. Each week we will Build Drive and Excitement for the game of Nosework, Coach your dog how to locate the source of the odor, Coach the parent how to read their dog's body language, and Boost Confidence in the search area for both Parent and Dog.

Classes: Sundays Mar 15th, 22nd, 29th and Apr 5th at 11:30am

It is time to loosen up!! Teams will learn just how powerful fun and games can be when it comes to teaching loose leash walking! You may be surprised to learn some of the techniques in this course. We can take distractions and turn them into rewards for loose leash walking and engagement! Don't believe me...... just watch!!

Targeting a mat can be one of the most useful skills to teach. This course takes you step by step through the process of conditioning your dog to settle on his mat in any location.

This series is for dogs who aren't young puppies and want to continue or refresh their training. We will build on the skills learned in Level 1.

*Prerequisite - completion of Learning Foundations Level 1 or check in with us to see if this series is a good fit for your dog* Andrea@moon-walkers.com or Lisa@moon-walkers.com

Classes will be on Thursdays Mar 12th, 19th, 26th and Apr 2nd at 5:30pm

The head trainer will take a detailed history of your dog's physical health, stress profile, and behavioral patterns as well as perform an evaluation. The session comes with a written behavior assessment, intervention plan, follow up communication and resources as well as discounted follow up sessions.

This Workshop will give you an overview of what Mental Exercise is and why it's important to your dog's routine and to your relationship. I will provide lots of activities for your dog to try out! We offer different versions of this workshop with different activities.

*For everyone's safety we ask that dogs who aren't comfortable sharing their food or toys (resource guard) schedule a private enrichment session and not attend this group workshop*

Version 2 Workshop date: Thursday Mar 5th at 5:30pm

This outdoor clinic will offer you a calculated and controlled way to fade in distractions and difficulty. We will practice off leash engagement (will use training leads for those just beginning), whistle recall, ignoring other dogs and people, calling away from difficult distractions etc...

These clinics are weather dependent . Audit spots are available for $25 each..

Event Outline:

Understanding the dogs capability for scent and scent processing
Scent theory and movement
Rewards
Understanding the training process: overview of methods
Laying tracks
Setting your dog up for success
Equipment and training locations
Troubleshooting in the field
How to progress at your dogs pace
And of course, hands-on work!

Event Outline:

Understanding the dogs capability for scent and scent processing
Scent theory and movement
Rewards
Understanding the training process: overview of methods
Laying tracks
Setting your dog up for success
Equipment and training locations
Troubleshooting in the field
How to progress at your dogs pace
And of course, hands-on work!

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