Workshops
West Michigan Therapy Dogs
Happy Tails Dog Training welcomes West Michigan Therapy Dogs
Join us to learn more about:
- What is Therapy Dog work?
- What does it take to be a Therapy Dog team?
- What dogs qualify to be Therapy dogs?
- What training is needed to be considered for Therapy dog training?
When: Saturday, June 22nd at 11:30 AM – 1 PM
Where: Happy Tails Training Facility, in the KIRBY ROOM, 5155 Northland Drive, Grand Rapids 49525
This is a PEOPLE ONLY workshop! NO DOGS permitted!
Cost: $20 per person
Space is limited! Sign up today!
Leash Walking Skills
Is your dog not focused on leash? Pulling to the end of the leash with every distraction? Tripping you while zigzagging in front of you on a walk?
Leash Walking Skills is a 90-minute workshop that includes:
- How to improve leash manners for long term success in real life
- Improving focus and response in distracting situations when on a walk with your dog
- Learning a variety of ways to help your dog to relax and focus on cue
- Using your leash walk time to connect with your dog in a fun and positive way
- Providing suggestions for equipment to use for a safe and successful walk
NOTE: Prerequisite – None. Your dog must be comfortable around on leash dogs. Please, no leash reactive dogs!
Class Location: Happy Tails Dog Training Facility
Cost: $100.00 per dog
Limit: 4 dogs
More dates coming soon!
Come When Called
Has getting your dog to come become a challenge? Is your dog ignoring you and refusing to come with the slightest distractions? Do you want your dog to improve the reliability and speed of coming when called?
Come When Called is a 90-minute workshop providing the information and skills for your dog to enthusiastically respond when called by:
- Teaching a prompt and reliable response to the “Come” cue
- Reinforcing your dog for turning away from distractions and returning to you
- Providing you tips with what to do when your dog ignores you
- Giving you information to achieve consistent results with long-term success
NOTE: Prerequisite – None. Your dog must be comfortable around on leash dogs. Please, no leash reactive dogs!
Class Location: Happy Tails Dog Training Facility
Cost: $100.00 per dog
Limit: 6 dogs
More dates coming soon!
Impulse Control / Prevent Jumping
Does your dog easily lose focus? Ignore you when distractions are present? Jump on you and/or others? Have a low attention span during training or other activities?
Our Impulse Control workshop provides the foundation to improve your dog’s focus and create better behavior choices by:
- Using games to build impulse control, reinforce your dog for focusing on you, and keeping all four paws on the floor
- Teaching your dog proper greeting behaviors for guests and family members
- Eliminating jumping up by giving your dog better, more successful options with solutions appropriate for a variety of situations and households
- Providing management skills while you train your dog to ensure lifelong success
NOTE: Prerequisite – None. Your dog must be comfortable around on leash dogs. Please, no leash reactive dogs!
Class Location: Happy Tails Dog Training Facility
Cost: $100.00 per dog
Limit: 8 dogs