Pet Trainer’s Weekend Workshop

“Professional Pet Trainer’s Workshop” (Short Course)-April 22-23, 2017. Two full days of intensive instruction in theory and application. Geared toward professionals seeking to improve their craft. Prerequisite: none Enrollment fee: $750 (early bird $675 registration/deposit of $300 must be received by is March 31st) All Trainers’ Courses will be held in North San Diego County…

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Drivey Dog 101

Specifically designed for those dogs and handlers interested in maximizing their dog’s potential in competitive dog sports including competition obedience, Rally, agility, IPO, and Ringsports. Emphasis placed in nurturing interactive play, event markers, building drive, speed, animation, and advancing to a higher level of proficiency. This is an introductory course designed for those relatively new…

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Embrace Your “Five”!

Embrace your five! “What is a five?” you might be asking. Well, let me explain. I teach workshops throughout the US and Canada, and the most frequently requested topic is drive building which I incorporate into my “Drive Development” curriculum. Granted, my “Drive Development” courses involve all facets of drive work, spanning the whole spectrum…

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Snap the Pit Bull

It has been an amazing 1.5 years since I added the fabulous “Snap” to my pack. Snap (formerly Washington) was discovered at PACC (shelter in Tucson) during an excursion to find a small terrier to add to my canine team.  I saw this plain little reddish brown Pit Bull, and he immediately caught my attention…

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