Workshops & Seminars

Nosework Container Workshop – with Alexa Karaoulis

Monday, July 14, 3:30-5:30pm

Limited to 10 working spots.

Nosework Vehicles Workshop – with Alexa Karaoulis

Monday, July 14, 6-8pm

Limited to 10 working spots.

Cost: $50 for members and $60 for non-members.

Getting Ready to Trial in Nosework – with Alexa Karaoulis

Sunday, July 20, 9:30-11:30am

Getting ready to trial in Nosework? Are you already trialing but want to improve? This workshop will go over ways to prepare for the trial and include games and exercises you can do with your dog.

Limited to 8 working spots.

Cost: $50 for members and $60 for non-members.

Intro to Rally FrEe – with Sally Silverman and Tina Fitzpatrick

Sunday, July 20, 10am-12:30pm

Requirements: Dogs must be able to work in a classroom setting.
Description: We’re back! Sally Silverman and Tina Fitzpatrick are again presenting a workshop on Rally FrEe. Rally FrEe is defined as …"a unique sport combining trick behaviors of Canine Musical Freestyle with the format of Rally-Obedience.”

In the seminar, we will talk about the what and how of Rally FrEe, brainstorm how to innovate moves, and teach participants some of the moves that define the sport. We will complete a short sequence. If you took the previous seminar in January, no worries. We will work on some new behaviors and new skills.

Limited to 12 working spots, unlimited auditors.

Cost: Working spot $75 member, $90 non-member; auditor $20 member, $30 non-member.

Nosework Workshops – with Joyce Smuda

Saturday, August 16, 9am-11am: Close & Converging Odors

Requirements: Level - NW1 and up. Dogs need to be proficient in all 3 odors.

Limited to 8 working spots. Auditing unlimited.

Cost: $65 for members and $80 for non-members; $25 member/$30 non-member to audit.

Nosework Games Workshop – with Alexa Karaoulis

Sunday, June 29, 12-4pm
Sunday, July 15, 12-4pm

Description: Do you find yourself stressing in trials? Is your dog distracted? Nosework games are fun and easy ways to decrease stress and increase focus! Join us on Sunday June 15th for two games sessions at Y2K9s. Dogs must be on all three odors, unpaired.

Limited to 10 working spots. Auditing unlimited.

Cost: $60 for members and $75 for non-members, $20 to audit.

Agility Workshops – with Cynthia Hornor

Friday, August 1
5-8:30pm
Novice/Open

Ready to compete, or already earning some qualifying runs, this is for you. Dogs must be able to run a novice course, and understand obstacle criteria.

Saturday, August
9am-12:30pm
Young dogs, 6-15 months

A step on from baby puppy, so much to learn.

Saturday, August 2
1:30-5:00pm
Teach your dog to run faster

A great workshop for both young dogs and dogs in need of learning how to run faster! We will run straightforward sequences (jumps and tunnels only) with an emphasis on having our pups learn to be motivated to run faster. Forward Focus and motivation will be taught to get the most out of your agility partner. Make sure to bring what motivates your dog with you! The best treats and toys ever.

Cost: All groups limited to 7 working spots. Cost $140 for members/$150 for non-members. Auditors $40 for members/$50 for non-members.