Behaviour Adjustment Training Workshop

Service Description

We specialize in working with reactive dogs and helping them overcome overarousal. Our workshop stye sessions will equip you with the tools you need to train your dog to make great choices. Join us for our 6 week small group ( 2-3 dogs) Behavior Adjustment Training Workshop. It will teach you the latest techniques in desensitization, counter-conditioning, and environmental setup to empower your dog to make great choices. Students will learn from working with their own dogs as well as carefully studying and observing the other dog in class work through the exercises. Open to all people and dogs regardless of experience. We will be rehearsing skills practice before working with our dogs. Feel free to bring a person to assist your dog while resting in between short work sessions to allow you to learn from the other teams without being too distracted by your own dogs. You will be observing other dog and handler teams in between turns. All dogs must have an appropriate harness with a back clip and front clip option to participate. Harnesses can be purchased from us or bring your own. Please note we will be inside the classroom for some skills learning and discussion, but the actual BAT sessions will be outside rain or shine! Be prepared with good footwear and outerwear! Topics include: -Leash Handling for long lines -Emergency maneuvers -Dog body language observation & assessment of arousal levels -Understanding your dog's needs and how to meet them -Teaching your dog to offer appropriate dog behaviours -Desensitization to triggers -Environmental management, setup and enrichment -When to assist your dog and much more! We would love to have you join us! Very limited spaces!