Workshops
Therapy Dog? Can My Dog Do That?!?
Presented by:
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?
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!
Get Ready for the Holidays with this Workshop!
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: 6 dogs
New Puppy / Dog Workshop
Has a new puppy or dog joined your household? Or are you considering adding a puppy or dog soon and have questions? Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, confused by all the information out there about what to do and not to do with the new addition?
This workshop is for YOU! Our training team is here to help get you started out right!
The Newbie Dog Workshop! is a 90-minute workshop that includes:
- Tips on integrating a new puppy or dog into your household whether you are a first timer or just need a refresher
- Management ideas for kids and dogs, dogs and dogs, dogs and cats when you bring home the “newbie”
- Training ideas to get you started on how to deal with the most common issues with puppies and young dogs including but not limited to nipping, jumping up, and lack of focus
- “How to” demonstrations with our working dog of a few basic behaviors to get you and your newbie started off right
- Providing suggestions for next steps for training your puppy or new dog
- Discussion on the difference between a new puppy versus rescuing an older dog
- Time of question and answer with our experienced training team
NOTE: Prerequisite – None. This is a PEOPLE ONLY workshop! NO DOGS permitted as this is an educational demonstration and question & answer format.
Class Location: Happy Tails Dog Training Facility
Cost: $20.00 per person
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
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