Workshops & Seminars
Spring Workshops with Christina Turner
Sunday 4/26/20 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Course Analysis
This workshop will go over how to strategically analyze a course and how to choose the best handling for your dog. Handlers will learn how to recognize different options and how to think ahead on course. These skills will be helpful walking courses and when multiple handling options are present. Dogs should be sequencing 8-12 obstacles and handlers should have a basic understanding of front, blind and rear crosses. Limited to 8 dogs.
Sunday 5/3/20 1:30 - 4:30 - Distance Handling Skills
This workshop will help handlers learn how to cue independent lines and how to handle from a distance. Dogs will learn how to commit to these lines. These skills will be helpful when the handler is looking to keep a distance from their dog or on FAST, Gamblers and Jackpot type courses. Dogs should have a basic understanding of sequencing and be able to preform all obstacles independently. Limited to 8 dogs.
All Workshops are $95. An Emailed Invoice will be sent to confirm entry and payment must be submitted to hold the working spot. PLEASE DO NOT PAY until you have been invoiced. You can register using the box below.
Sunday 4/26/20 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Course Analysis
This workshop will go over how to strategically analyze a course and how to choose the best handling for your dog. Handlers will learn how to recognize different options and how to think ahead on course. These skills will be helpful walking courses and when multiple handling options are present. Dogs should be sequencing 8-12 obstacles and handlers should have a basic understanding of front, blind and rear crosses. Limited to 8 dogs.
Sunday 5/3/20 1:30 - 4:30 - Distance Handling Skills
This workshop will help handlers learn how to cue independent lines and how to handle from a distance. Dogs will learn how to commit to these lines. These skills will be helpful when the handler is looking to keep a distance from their dog or on FAST, Gamblers and Jackpot type courses. Dogs should have a basic understanding of sequencing and be able to preform all obstacles independently. Limited to 8 dogs.
All Workshops are $95. An Emailed Invoice will be sent to confirm entry and payment must be submitted to hold the working spot. PLEASE DO NOT PAY until you have been invoiced. You can register using the box below.
Winter Workshops with Christina Turner
Sunday 12/29/19 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Front and Blind Crosses
This workshop will focus on front and blind crosses in sequence. Handlers will learn the best place to use them, how to time them properly and how to decide which to use on course. Dogs should be sequencing 8-10 obstacles. Limit is 8 dogs.
Saturday 1/4/20 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Finding the Dog's Line
This workshop will focus on how to find the dogs line on a course and how to best commit them to that line. Handlers will learn the importance of seeing the dog's line and how to handle effectively. Dogs should be sequencing 8-10 obstacles. Limit is 8 dogs.
Sunday 2/9/20 1:30pm - 4:30pm - Course Analysis- SEMINAR FULL
This workshop will go over how to strategically analyze a course and how to choose the best handling for your dog. These skills will be helpful when walking courses and when multiple handling options are present. Dogs should be sequencing 8-12 obstacles and handlers should have a basic understanding of front, blind and rear crosses. Limit is 8 dogs.
Sunday 3/1/20 1:30pm-4:30pm - Rear Crosses
This workshop will focus on rear crosses. Handlers will learn where to use rear crosses and why they are beneficial. Skills will include rear crosses on jumps in extension and collection, rear crosses on the flat and rear crosses on tunnels. Dogs should be sequencing 8-10 obstacles and have a basic understanding of the rear cross cue. Limit to 8 dogs.
Sunday 3/8/20 1:30 - 4:30pm Weave Pole Sequencing Skills
This workshop will focus on weave pole skills in sequence. Skills will include different entry approaches, rear crosses, front and blind crosses, and serpentine on the poles. Dogs must have an independent understanding of weaving and be able to weave 6 poles (12 may be used). Limit to 8 dogs.
All Workshops are $95. An Emailed Invoice will be sent to confirm entry and payment must be submitted to hold the working spot. PLEASE DO NOT PAY until you have been invoiced. You can register using the box below.
Chris Tucci and Kris Seiter Seminars - SUMMER 2019
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION KS Dog Agility students 6/10/2019
6/24/2019 for Non- Enrolled Students
7/2, 7/3, 7/4, 7/5 and 8/13, 8/14, 8/15
OPEN FOR REGISTRATION KS Dog Agility students 6/10/2019
6/24/2019 for Non- Enrolled Students
7/2, 7/3, 7/4, 7/5 and 8/13, 8/14, 8/15
Seminars are open now to KS Dog Agility Students through 6/10/2019
Seminars will be filled in order of entry received.
An Emailed Invoice will be sent to confirm entry and payment must be submitted to hold the working spot. PLEASE DO NOT PAY until you have been invoiced.
If payment is made and the seminar is already full, you will receive a PayPal refund minus the PayPal transaction fee. There are no refunds once payment in received unless working spot can be filled. PLEASE email me if there are any questions. [email protected]
All seminars are 3.5 hours, $130.00 for KS Dog Agility students (open registration date 6/10/2019) and $145.00 for non-enrolled students (registration opens 6/24/2019). Seminars have a limit of 8 teams. Agility seminars are open to all levels intermediate or higher. Each team gets timed working sessions as to accommodate all students to work at their appropriate skill level. The seminar experience allows students to get focused skill training as well as learn by watching more advanced teams.
Seminars will be filled in order of entry received.
An Emailed Invoice will be sent to confirm entry and payment must be submitted to hold the working spot. PLEASE DO NOT PAY until you have been invoiced.
If payment is made and the seminar is already full, you will receive a PayPal refund minus the PayPal transaction fee. There are no refunds once payment in received unless working spot can be filled. PLEASE email me if there are any questions. [email protected]
All seminars are 3.5 hours, $130.00 for KS Dog Agility students (open registration date 6/10/2019) and $145.00 for non-enrolled students (registration opens 6/24/2019). Seminars have a limit of 8 teams. Agility seminars are open to all levels intermediate or higher. Each team gets timed working sessions as to accommodate all students to work at their appropriate skill level. The seminar experience allows students to get focused skill training as well as learn by watching more advanced teams.
July
Tuesday
7/2- 9:00am-12:30pm- Mastering Coursework (FULL)
This seminar will focus on teaching you how to be physically consistent when executing handling. Students will learn how to read handling lines and execute the correct handling positions to create speed and well timed turning cues. I mix of obstacles will be used in this seminar. Open / Masters level
7/2- 1:30pm-5:00pm Handling Techniques Simplified (FULL)
This seminar will break down various handling skills and put them into small sequences. This seminar is for teams who need practice understanding and executing various handling cues, and have the dog perform them consistently. Examples of handling techniques are, serpentines, threadles, backsides, blind, rear and front crosses, and combination of these skills together. Learn the language of handling and learn how to perform the skills. Open to any team proficient on agility equipment.
7/2- 6:30pm -10:00pm Master Coursework and Handling (FULL)
This seminar will focus on Master level challenges. I mix of all obstacles will be used in the course work with the focus on handing choices and execution of handling. This seminar is open to anyone in a Open/ Masters level class or competition level.
Wednesday
7/3- 1:30pm-5:00pm Independent Contacts (FULL)
This seminar will focus on getting contact obstacles more independent without handler focus. Dogs must be able to perform each obstacle at full height, although contacts may be lower to build more drive and confidence. Contact obstacle approaches and exits will be practiced. This seminar is not retraining contacts but will help to improve stopped or running contacts that maybe inconsistent.
Thursday
7/4- 1:30pm-5:00pm Mastering Weave Poles (FULL)
This workshop will work on skills needed for independent weave poles. Dogs should have an understanding of the weaving behavior but do not have to be completely consistent. Skills that will be practiced will be Extension, collection, and side changes. Open to all students whose dogs can weave 6 poles (although 12 poles will also be used).
Friday
7/5- 9:00am-12:30pm Puppies and young dogs Foundation Skills (FULL)
This workshop will cover the skills that young dogs need for the sport of Agility. Many of the foundation handling cues that can be trained to puppies / adult dogs before doing more complicated handling and sequencing. This workshop is open to all ages and all levels of dogs but the focus will be on defining and training behavior cues. Dog should have completed a beginner class to have completed several sessions. Dogs must be friendly and able to be around other dogs and you may do some skills out on the floor together. Dog must already understand how to learn with toy or food reinforcements. Older dogs may also take this seminar to refresh basic skills. Most of the seminar each student will have equally timed working sessions.
August
Tuesday
8/13- 9:00am-12:30pm- Layering and Distance skills (FULL)
This workshop will cover learning to see the dogs line and how to handling that line skillfully while layering obstacles and using distance. This workshop is all higher level teams who understand most handling skills. Longer sequencing will be used. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
8/13 1:30pm-5:00pm Jumping Skills and Handling (FULL)
Often handlers are unsure of which cross would best help their dog most efficiently get through a course. In this clinic, focus will be on rear, front and blind crosses. These are the basic "meat and potatoes" handling maneuvers that all agility dogs should be able to read and understand without questioning. Without clear handling, the more sophisticated techniques fall apart. Each of these crosses play a very important part in agility and mastering timing and foot work will be covered. (Young dogs welcome)
Wednesday
8/14- 1:30pm-5:00pm Obstacle Independence & obstacle commitment (FULL)
Do you struggle with getting your dog to commit to obstacles without you physically needing to be near the obstacle? Does your dog truly understand their job on each obstacle. This clinic will focus on both of these skills and in combination. It's very hard to do your job as the handler and then do your dog's job as well. Learn to see where your dog is committed and how to strengthen their overall obstacle skills. (Appropriate for all levels including 6 months old and up.
Thursday
8/15- 1:30pm-5:00pm Mastering BLIND Crosses (FULL as of 7/30/2019)
This seminar will focus on understanding how to use and execute blind crosses effectively. A variety of obstacles will be used to show how blind crosses can help you run more efficient courses and practice the timing of these side changes.
Past Seminars
Winter Workshops with Christina Turner
Wednesday 12/26/18
10:00am-11:30am - Front and Rear Crosses
This workshop will focus on front and rear crosses. Handlers will learn where each cross can be beneficial and how to time them properly. Dogs should be proficient on all obstacles and able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. Space is limited to 5 dogs. $60 per dog
11:30am - 1:00pm - Weave Pole Skills (FULL)
This workshop will focus on weave poles in sequence. Dogs and handlers will be presented with different entries, rear crosses on the poles and the need for independent poles. Dogs should be weaving proficiently and able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. Space is limited to 5 dogs. $60 per dog
6:00pm - 7:30 pm - Course Analysis
This workshop will go over how to strategically analyze a course and how to choose the best handing for you and your dog. These skills will be helpful when walking courses and when multiple handling options are present. Handlers should have an understanding of front and rear crosses and dogs should be able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. Space is limited to 5 dogs. $60 per dog.
Saturday 12-29-18
11:30am - 1:00 PM - AKC FAST
This seminar will go over the AKC game "FAST". Handlers will learn how the game is played, learn how to strategically plan a course and work novice to open level distance challenges. Dogs should be able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. $60 per dog.
Wednesday 12/26/18
10:00am-11:30am - Front and Rear Crosses
This workshop will focus on front and rear crosses. Handlers will learn where each cross can be beneficial and how to time them properly. Dogs should be proficient on all obstacles and able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. Space is limited to 5 dogs. $60 per dog
11:30am - 1:00pm - Weave Pole Skills (FULL)
This workshop will focus on weave poles in sequence. Dogs and handlers will be presented with different entries, rear crosses on the poles and the need for independent poles. Dogs should be weaving proficiently and able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. Space is limited to 5 dogs. $60 per dog
6:00pm - 7:30 pm - Course Analysis
This workshop will go over how to strategically analyze a course and how to choose the best handing for you and your dog. These skills will be helpful when walking courses and when multiple handling options are present. Handlers should have an understanding of front and rear crosses and dogs should be able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. Space is limited to 5 dogs. $60 per dog.
Saturday 12-29-18
11:30am - 1:00 PM - AKC FAST
This seminar will go over the AKC game "FAST". Handlers will learn how the game is played, learn how to strategically plan a course and work novice to open level distance challenges. Dogs should be able to sequence 8-12 obstacles. $60 per dog.
Chris Tucci and Kris Seiter Seminars
One working spot open- all other seminars are full
8/14, 8/15, 8/16 - 2018
One working spot open- all other seminars are full
8/14, 8/15, 8/16 - 2018
Seminars are open now to KS Dog Agility Students through 8/5
Seminars will be filled in order of emailed entry received. An emailed invoice will be sent to confrim entry and payment must be submited to hold the spot. There are no refunds unless working spot can be filled.
Tuesday 8/14
Timing, Techniques and Turns ($130 for 3.5 hours)
This seminar is open to novice – masters level. Students may sign up for one or both sessions, please specify which, or both. Students get timed working sessions and can work to their specific level of training.
9am-12:30pm Part 1 (one working spot open)
This seminar focuses on turning cues on jumps, tunnels, weave poles and one contact obstacle. Learn to pick the right techniques for you and your dog to navigate course work. Students will work on mastering the skills they pick to practice in the coursework. Instructors will teach or review the most common used handling skills
1:30pm-5:00pm Part 2 ($130 for 3.5 hours) (Seminar FULL)
This will be different then Part 1
This seminar focuses on turning cues on jumps, tunnels, weave poles and one contact obstacle. Learn to pick the right techniques for you and your dog to navigate course work. Students will work on mastering the skills they pick to practice in the coursework. Instructors will teach or review the most common used handling skills that are a must for all agility competitors.
8/15 Wednesday SEMINAR FULL
11:30am-4:00pm Mastering Coursework (4.5 hours) ($160 for 4.5 hours)
Mastering Coursework- This seminar is open novice and all higher levels. Students get timed working sessions and can work to their specific level of training. Longer sequences will be used.
This seminar will focus on teaching you how to be physically consistent when executing handling. Students will learn how to read courses and execute the correct handling positions to create fast lines and tight turns. I mix of obstacles will be used in this seminar.
8/16 Thursday
1:30-5:00pm Skills, Skills, Skills ($130 for 3.5 hours) SEMINAR FULL
This seminar focuses on perfecting agility basics, obstacle skills and handling skills. Short sequences will be used with a variety of equipment, weave entries, contact behaviors, jump turns, sending cues and independent obstacle performance will be worked. This seminar is perfect for any level, dogs who need to build confidence, handlers who want to improve speed and focus, or dogs who need more reinforcement in training. Handlers will learn how to build independent behaviors.
Seminars will be filled in order of emailed entry received. An emailed invoice will be sent to confrim entry and payment must be submited to hold the spot. There are no refunds unless working spot can be filled.
Tuesday 8/14
Timing, Techniques and Turns ($130 for 3.5 hours)
This seminar is open to novice – masters level. Students may sign up for one or both sessions, please specify which, or both. Students get timed working sessions and can work to their specific level of training.
9am-12:30pm Part 1 (one working spot open)
This seminar focuses on turning cues on jumps, tunnels, weave poles and one contact obstacle. Learn to pick the right techniques for you and your dog to navigate course work. Students will work on mastering the skills they pick to practice in the coursework. Instructors will teach or review the most common used handling skills
1:30pm-5:00pm Part 2 ($130 for 3.5 hours) (Seminar FULL)
This will be different then Part 1
This seminar focuses on turning cues on jumps, tunnels, weave poles and one contact obstacle. Learn to pick the right techniques for you and your dog to navigate course work. Students will work on mastering the skills they pick to practice in the coursework. Instructors will teach or review the most common used handling skills that are a must for all agility competitors.
8/15 Wednesday SEMINAR FULL
11:30am-4:00pm Mastering Coursework (4.5 hours) ($160 for 4.5 hours)
Mastering Coursework- This seminar is open novice and all higher levels. Students get timed working sessions and can work to their specific level of training. Longer sequences will be used.
This seminar will focus on teaching you how to be physically consistent when executing handling. Students will learn how to read courses and execute the correct handling positions to create fast lines and tight turns. I mix of obstacles will be used in this seminar.
8/16 Thursday
1:30-5:00pm Skills, Skills, Skills ($130 for 3.5 hours) SEMINAR FULL
This seminar focuses on perfecting agility basics, obstacle skills and handling skills. Short sequences will be used with a variety of equipment, weave entries, contact behaviors, jump turns, sending cues and independent obstacle performance will be worked. This seminar is perfect for any level, dogs who need to build confidence, handlers who want to improve speed and focus, or dogs who need more reinforcement in training. Handlers will learn how to build independent behaviors.
Register for seminar(s) below
If you are intested in added your name to the wait list please email me. [email protected]
5/8, 5/9 and 5/11 (2018) Agility Seminars with World Team members Kris Seiter and Chris Tucci!
Agility seminars are open to all levels intermediate or higher. Each team gets timed working sessions as to accommodate all students to work at their appropriate skill level. The seminar experience allows students to get focused skill training as well as learn by watching more advanced teams.
Kris Seiter and Chris Tucci Agility seminars are open for registration. All 3.5 hour seminars. Please Pay online using Paypal to confirm a working spot. No refunds will be given after 5/6 unless your spot can be filled.
5/8 Tuesday 9am-12:30pm Handing Techniques Simplified
This seminar will break down various handling skills and put them into small sequences. This seminar is for teams who need practice understanding and executing various handling cues and have the dog perform them consistently. Examples of handling techniques are, serpentines, threadles, backsides, blind, rear and front crosses, and combination of these skills together. Learn the language of handling and learn how to perform the skills.
5/8 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:30pm Choosing the Best Cross and Why
Often handlers are unsure of which cross would best help their dog most efficiently get through a course. In this clinic, focus will be on rear, front and blind crosses with false turns as line aids. These are the basic "meat and potatoes" handling maneuvers that all agility dogs should be able to read and understand without questioning. Without clear handling, the more sophisticated techniques fall apart. Each of these crosses play a very important part in agility and mastering timing and foot work will be covered. (Young dogs welcome)
5/9 Wednesday 11:30pm-3:00pm The NEED for SPEED- getting, building and maintaining drive in handling!
Even if your dog is fast learn how to handle the speed.
This seminar will teach how to build drive and basic obstacle focus. Dogs must have something (toy or food) that they motivate for. Learn how to improve your dogs obstacle focus and your handling skills while keeping the dogs speed. This seminar is open to all levels as only jumps and tunnels will be used.
5/11 Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Turns, Turns, Turns
This seminar will focus on clearly defining turning cues. Short sequences will be run focusing on working collection and extension in and out of turns. This seminar is for dogs who need more experience learning how to turn. This seminar is open to all levels novice or higher.
This seminar will break down various handling skills and put them into small sequences. This seminar is for teams who need practice understanding and executing various handling cues and have the dog perform them consistently. Examples of handling techniques are, serpentines, threadles, backsides, blind, rear and front crosses, and combination of these skills together. Learn the language of handling and learn how to perform the skills.
5/8 Tuesday 1:00pm-4:30pm Choosing the Best Cross and Why
Often handlers are unsure of which cross would best help their dog most efficiently get through a course. In this clinic, focus will be on rear, front and blind crosses with false turns as line aids. These are the basic "meat and potatoes" handling maneuvers that all agility dogs should be able to read and understand without questioning. Without clear handling, the more sophisticated techniques fall apart. Each of these crosses play a very important part in agility and mastering timing and foot work will be covered. (Young dogs welcome)
5/9 Wednesday 11:30pm-3:00pm The NEED for SPEED- getting, building and maintaining drive in handling!
Even if your dog is fast learn how to handle the speed.
This seminar will teach how to build drive and basic obstacle focus. Dogs must have something (toy or food) that they motivate for. Learn how to improve your dogs obstacle focus and your handling skills while keeping the dogs speed. This seminar is open to all levels as only jumps and tunnels will be used.
5/11 Friday 9:00am-12:30pm Turns, Turns, Turns
This seminar will focus on clearly defining turning cues. Short sequences will be run focusing on working collection and extension in and out of turns. This seminar is for dogs who need more experience learning how to turn. This seminar is open to all levels novice or higher.
AKC Tricks Workshop & Trick Testing Sunday 2/18/2018
Instructor Karen Profena
9am-12pm 3 hour workshop $90
AKC Trick Testing 12:30-5pm $20 per test
(Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Performer tests)
Tricks Workshop is open to all levels Novice-Performer. In order to participate Dogs must be friendly, under control and able to work around other dogs. Workshop will introduce students to a variety of trick behaviors. Advanced students will be able to refine their trick skills as well as learn some new ones. This workshop is a great warm up before the tricks test!
AKC Tricks tests to follow workshop 12:30-5pm. Students who sign up for the workshop and want to be tested following the workshop will be scheduled starting at 12:30pm. You must specify how many levels you wish to be tested so an appropriate amount od time can be allocated Each AKC test is $20- this does not inclue the fee for the AKC which has to be sent in after the test is passed.
Confirmations for entry to the Workshop and AKC Tricks test will be in order of receipt.
Open to all levels Beginner, Novice, Intermediate, advanced and Performer.
Students will be invoiced for payment once registration is recieved.
See below for a list of the AKC Tricks required per level.
AKC Trick Dog - List of tricks per level
Novice- 10 tricks CGC Certificate on record with the AKC counts as 5 tricks. If CGC title isn’t earned then 10 tricks are needed for Novice title. Balance Beam- a few inches off the ground Bark on cue Crawl Fetch it and give item to handler Find it-treat hidden under cup Get your_____ (any item) Get in a box Get on – low platform all 4 paws Hand signals for (sit, down, come) High Five Hold- 3 seconds Jump- hoop or low bar Kennel up- go in crate until released Kiss-point to cheek Paws up-2 front paws on a stool or step Push-up (sit, down, sit, down, sit down) Shake hands Spin in a circle Touch it- hand or target stick Tunnel Handlers choice (any 2 other tricks) Intermediate Balance treat on nose Carry- a basket Crawl- dog on belly at least 5 feet Fetch it- 20 feet Game (dog manipulates interactive canine game) Go find- handler hides and dog goes and finds Hand Signals (sit, down, come, sit, down, come) Jump through handlers arms Leg Weave Paws Up on handlers arm Pull a toy on a string Push button on sound, toy piano, turn on audiotape Rollover Shell game -find one treat under 3 cups Sit pretty Wave goodbye Weave Poles Wobble board Handers choice for up to 2 tricks Advanced Back up- walk backwards Balance treat on the nose, flip to eat when told “ok” Barrel- roll with 2 paws, or stand on with 4 Bow- like take a bow Circle left circle right Cover your eyes Cover-up with a Blanket Go Hide (under a table) Head down Hide your head (under Blanket, front arm over head) Jump into handlers arms Jump over handlers back Light- turn on pressure sensitive light Open door of mailbox, toy refrigerator, get object Play dead Scent articles Sit or down at a distance 15’ Tissues out of a box Toys (take to and drop in box) Weave Poles – no lure Handlers Choice for 2 tricks Performer Must have first 3 trick titles on record. The dog/handler must perform a tricks routine that includes at least 2 intermediate tricks an 2 advanced tricks. |
5/2, 5/3 and 5/5 (2017) Agility Seminars with World Team members Kris Seiter and Chris Tucci!
Kris Seiter and Chris Tucci Agility seminars are open for registration at 9am on 4/10, for KS Dog Agility students only. Registration will be open to to the general public on 4/17. Email registration confrims a spot and all payments must be made by 4/21 to hold the spot.
Tuesday 5/2 9am-12:30pm Puppy/Young Dogs Circle and Speed work (Kris Seiter)
This seminar is now full.
Teach your young dogs to do agility fast from the start. This clinic will focus on teaching the handler how timely reinforcement is key to creating a fast and driven agility dog. Lots of circle work, recalls and tunnels will make this clinic fun for all dogs needing some motivation. For puppies and young dogs, this clinic will help create excitement for their future agility careers.
Tuesday 1:30pm-5:00pm Obstacle Discrimination (Kris Seiter)
This Seminar has one working spot open
Obstacle Discrimination can be difficult for dogs especially if they have a lot of reinforcement for one particular piece of equipment. Learn how to balance your reinforcements and make it clear through handling and verbals which piece of equipment your dog should take. Often handlers bring attention to the off course obstacle through their handling mistakes. Focus will be on trusting the line you set will cue the correct obstacle and not the off course obstacle. (Novice Level and higher; proficiency on all equipment is a prerequisite.)
Tuesday 6:30pm-10pm Masters/International Jumping (Course Work) Chris Tucci
THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL - taking a wait list
This clinic will focus on running full Masters/International jumping courses. 12 weave poles, jumps and tunnels will be used. No more than 25 obstacles. Each dog/handler will run the course twice before the trouble areas are broken down. Focus will be on running the entire course clean the first time.
Wednesday 5/3 9am-12:30pm Choosing the Best Cross and Why (Chris Tucci)
This Seminar has one working spot open
Often handlers are unsure of which cross would best help their dog most efficiently get through a course. In this clinic, focus will be on rear, front and blind crosses with false turns as line aids. These are the basic "meat and potatoes" handling maneuvers that all agility dogs should be able to read and understand without questioning. Without clear handling, the more sophisticated techniques fall apart. Each of these crosses play a very important part in agility and mastering timing and foot work will be covered. (Young dogs welcome)
Wednesday 5/3 1:30pm-5pm Obstacle Independence and obstacle commitment (Kris Seiter) THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL - taking a wait list
Do you struggle with getting your dog to commit to obstacles without you physically needing to be near the obstacle? Does your dog truly understand their job on each obstacle. This clinic will focus on both of these skills and in combination. It's very hard to do your job as the handler and then do your dog's job as well. Learn to see where your dog is committed and how to strengthen their overall obstacle skills. (Appropriate for all levels including 6 months old and up. )
Friday 5/5 9am-12:30pm Distance and Understanding the "GO" cue (Chris Tucci)
This Seminar has 3 working spots open
Vital seconds are lost during and at the end of runs due to your dog slowing down to adjust their speed to yours. Having strong distance skills and the "Go" extension cue allow freedom on course for the handler to move to key positions. Running the exact same lines with only a few feet apart keeps the dogs in handler focus and teaches them to continually adjust their speed since they don't know where they are going next. This clinic will focus on teaching your dog to drive away from you on course when you ask them to and to finish the course on their own. Lateral and forward distance skills will be covered. Often leaving the handling in the dust at the end of a run is a good thing.
Friday 5/5 1:30-5pm Weave Pole Handling Clinic (Chris Tucci)
This seminar has 1 working spot open
So you have good weave pole skills, what's next? This clinic will focus on all kinds of handling before and after on weave poles. When you don't worry about your dog weaving, you can focus on getting where you need to go on course. This clinic will work all kinds of handling and skills on solid weave pole performances. Only six poles will be used to force good handler timing. Difficult entries and exits will be part of each skill.
This seminar is now full.
Teach your young dogs to do agility fast from the start. This clinic will focus on teaching the handler how timely reinforcement is key to creating a fast and driven agility dog. Lots of circle work, recalls and tunnels will make this clinic fun for all dogs needing some motivation. For puppies and young dogs, this clinic will help create excitement for their future agility careers.
Tuesday 1:30pm-5:00pm Obstacle Discrimination (Kris Seiter)
This Seminar has one working spot open
Obstacle Discrimination can be difficult for dogs especially if they have a lot of reinforcement for one particular piece of equipment. Learn how to balance your reinforcements and make it clear through handling and verbals which piece of equipment your dog should take. Often handlers bring attention to the off course obstacle through their handling mistakes. Focus will be on trusting the line you set will cue the correct obstacle and not the off course obstacle. (Novice Level and higher; proficiency on all equipment is a prerequisite.)
Tuesday 6:30pm-10pm Masters/International Jumping (Course Work) Chris Tucci
THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL - taking a wait list
This clinic will focus on running full Masters/International jumping courses. 12 weave poles, jumps and tunnels will be used. No more than 25 obstacles. Each dog/handler will run the course twice before the trouble areas are broken down. Focus will be on running the entire course clean the first time.
Wednesday 5/3 9am-12:30pm Choosing the Best Cross and Why (Chris Tucci)
This Seminar has one working spot open
Often handlers are unsure of which cross would best help their dog most efficiently get through a course. In this clinic, focus will be on rear, front and blind crosses with false turns as line aids. These are the basic "meat and potatoes" handling maneuvers that all agility dogs should be able to read and understand without questioning. Without clear handling, the more sophisticated techniques fall apart. Each of these crosses play a very important part in agility and mastering timing and foot work will be covered. (Young dogs welcome)
Wednesday 5/3 1:30pm-5pm Obstacle Independence and obstacle commitment (Kris Seiter) THIS SEMINAR IS NOW FULL - taking a wait list
Do you struggle with getting your dog to commit to obstacles without you physically needing to be near the obstacle? Does your dog truly understand their job on each obstacle. This clinic will focus on both of these skills and in combination. It's very hard to do your job as the handler and then do your dog's job as well. Learn to see where your dog is committed and how to strengthen their overall obstacle skills. (Appropriate for all levels including 6 months old and up. )
Friday 5/5 9am-12:30pm Distance and Understanding the "GO" cue (Chris Tucci)
This Seminar has 3 working spots open
Vital seconds are lost during and at the end of runs due to your dog slowing down to adjust their speed to yours. Having strong distance skills and the "Go" extension cue allow freedom on course for the handler to move to key positions. Running the exact same lines with only a few feet apart keeps the dogs in handler focus and teaches them to continually adjust their speed since they don't know where they are going next. This clinic will focus on teaching your dog to drive away from you on course when you ask them to and to finish the course on their own. Lateral and forward distance skills will be covered. Often leaving the handling in the dust at the end of a run is a good thing.
Friday 5/5 1:30-5pm Weave Pole Handling Clinic (Chris Tucci)
This seminar has 1 working spot open
So you have good weave pole skills, what's next? This clinic will focus on all kinds of handling before and after on weave poles. When you don't worry about your dog weaving, you can focus on getting where you need to go on course. This clinic will work all kinds of handling and skills on solid weave pole performances. Only six poles will be used to force good handler timing. Difficult entries and exits will be part of each skill.
Winter Workshops 2017
Taught By Kim Seiter
Saturday 3.5 hour Workshops $90
1/7/17 Sat 2-5:30pm- Independent Teeter (SEMINAR FULL)
This seminar will focus on building drive and confidence on the teeter. All handling on this obstacle will be reviewed and trained. Examples of skills that will be taught; front, rear, and blind crosses, distance and serpentine skills. This seminar is open to all teams regardless of the handling level as long as the dog can perform the teeter at height.
1/21/17 Sat 2-5:30pm- Weave Poles, Making them Consistent
This seminar will focus on getting consistency to your weave pole training and performance. Many dogs struggle learning to weave and this obstalce can be one of the last skills your dog needs. This seminar will teach you about how to clearly cue weave pole entrances, support the weaving behavior, and get successful repetition that can be rewarded. This seminar is for dogs who have a basic understanding of weaving but lack consistency to the performance.
1/28/17 Sat 2-5:30pm- How to Analyze Courses
This seminar teaches a system of how to make handling decisions when walking a course. Learn how to read the dogs running line and make the right handling choices for your dog. This seminar will go over a variety of handling skills and where you use them on course. This is open to any dogs at the novive level or higher.
2/4/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Handing Techniques Simplified
This seminar will break down various handling skills and put them into small sequences. This seminar is for teams who need practice understanding and executing various handling cues and have the dog perform them consistently. Examples of handling techniques are, serpentines, threadles, backsides, blind, rear and front crosses, and combination of these skills together. Learn the language of handling and learn how to perform the skills.
2/11/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Handler Footwork
This seminar will focus on what to do with your feet. If you find yourself always putting the wrong foot in the wrong place this seminar is for you. All courses can be run utilizing just leg cues. This seminar will help you learn how to focus on using your feet to communicate the correct path your want the dog to go.
2/18/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Turns, Turns, Turns
This seminar will focus on clearly defining turning cues. Short sequences will be run focusing on working collection and extension in and out of turns. This seminar is for dogs who need more experience learning how to turn. This seminar is open to all levels novice or higher.
2/25/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Obedience for Agility – (3 Spots open) As of 2/21
This seminar is open to any level agility team. This seminar will focus on impulse control skills in various positions relative to the handler. Dog will work on leash using either a (harness, collar, or gentle leader) and be out on the floor together. All positive reinforcement training will be used to clarify to the dog the desired behaviors. Toys may also be used in between exercises or as a reward for each exercise. The goal of this seminar is to practice more control around distractions and to improve working focus.
Seminar to be rescheduled-Weave Poles for Beginners- This seminar is open for dogs who are learning to weave or have started the training but need a better understanding of the process. The skills covered will be operant behaviors for the entry position, right & left lead leg turning skills through the weave poles. Upright 2x2 weave poles will be used and dogs will be weaving 4 poles at the end of this seminar.
Saturday 3.5 hour Workshops $90
1/7/17 Sat 2-5:30pm- Independent Teeter (SEMINAR FULL)
This seminar will focus on building drive and confidence on the teeter. All handling on this obstacle will be reviewed and trained. Examples of skills that will be taught; front, rear, and blind crosses, distance and serpentine skills. This seminar is open to all teams regardless of the handling level as long as the dog can perform the teeter at height.
1/21/17 Sat 2-5:30pm- Weave Poles, Making them Consistent
This seminar will focus on getting consistency to your weave pole training and performance. Many dogs struggle learning to weave and this obstalce can be one of the last skills your dog needs. This seminar will teach you about how to clearly cue weave pole entrances, support the weaving behavior, and get successful repetition that can be rewarded. This seminar is for dogs who have a basic understanding of weaving but lack consistency to the performance.
1/28/17 Sat 2-5:30pm- How to Analyze Courses
This seminar teaches a system of how to make handling decisions when walking a course. Learn how to read the dogs running line and make the right handling choices for your dog. This seminar will go over a variety of handling skills and where you use them on course. This is open to any dogs at the novive level or higher.
2/4/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Handing Techniques Simplified
This seminar will break down various handling skills and put them into small sequences. This seminar is for teams who need practice understanding and executing various handling cues and have the dog perform them consistently. Examples of handling techniques are, serpentines, threadles, backsides, blind, rear and front crosses, and combination of these skills together. Learn the language of handling and learn how to perform the skills.
2/11/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Handler Footwork
This seminar will focus on what to do with your feet. If you find yourself always putting the wrong foot in the wrong place this seminar is for you. All courses can be run utilizing just leg cues. This seminar will help you learn how to focus on using your feet to communicate the correct path your want the dog to go.
2/18/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Turns, Turns, Turns
This seminar will focus on clearly defining turning cues. Short sequences will be run focusing on working collection and extension in and out of turns. This seminar is for dogs who need more experience learning how to turn. This seminar is open to all levels novice or higher.
2/25/17 Sat 2-5:30pm-Obedience for Agility – (3 Spots open) As of 2/21
This seminar is open to any level agility team. This seminar will focus on impulse control skills in various positions relative to the handler. Dog will work on leash using either a (harness, collar, or gentle leader) and be out on the floor together. All positive reinforcement training will be used to clarify to the dog the desired behaviors. Toys may also be used in between exercises or as a reward for each exercise. The goal of this seminar is to practice more control around distractions and to improve working focus.
Seminar to be rescheduled-Weave Poles for Beginners- This seminar is open for dogs who are learning to weave or have started the training but need a better understanding of the process. The skills covered will be operant behaviors for the entry position, right & left lead leg turning skills through the weave poles. Upright 2x2 weave poles will be used and dogs will be weaving 4 poles at the end of this seminar.
Taught By Christina Turner
Sunday 3.5 hour Workshops $90
1/15/17 Sun 9:30am - 1:00pm Front Crosses - Where, When and How
This seminar will focus on front crosses. We will discuss proper front cross placement and where they work best on course. Handlers will learn how to time their crosses and how to get where they need to be. Only jumps and tunnels will be used.
1/22/17 Sun 9:30am - 1:00 pm Canine Fitness
Brush up on your dogs fitness skills this winter! We often forget about the fitness exercises our dogs learned in foundation classes. All dogs, beginners to seasoned competitors should take time to focus on fitness and body awareness training. This seminar will cover ground work, work on balance obstacles, and teach some pre-competition warm up exercises.
2/12/17 Sun 9:30am - 1:00pm One Mind Moves
Still unsure about some of those One Mind Dogs moves you learned in class? Not sure exactly which handling scenarios to use them in? The first half of this seminar will break down the forced front, german turn, tandem turn, and reverse wrap. All teams will work on a jump at the same time. The second half of this seminar will focus on putting these maneuvers into a course. Handlers will learn how to look for the best handling option for their dog and where to best execute them.
Sunday 3.5 hour Workshops $90
1/15/17 Sun 9:30am - 1:00pm Front Crosses - Where, When and How
This seminar will focus on front crosses. We will discuss proper front cross placement and where they work best on course. Handlers will learn how to time their crosses and how to get where they need to be. Only jumps and tunnels will be used.
1/22/17 Sun 9:30am - 1:00 pm Canine Fitness
Brush up on your dogs fitness skills this winter! We often forget about the fitness exercises our dogs learned in foundation classes. All dogs, beginners to seasoned competitors should take time to focus on fitness and body awareness training. This seminar will cover ground work, work on balance obstacles, and teach some pre-competition warm up exercises.
2/12/17 Sun 9:30am - 1:00pm One Mind Moves
Still unsure about some of those One Mind Dogs moves you learned in class? Not sure exactly which handling scenarios to use them in? The first half of this seminar will break down the forced front, german turn, tandem turn, and reverse wrap. All teams will work on a jump at the same time. The second half of this seminar will focus on putting these maneuvers into a course. Handlers will learn how to look for the best handling option for their dog and where to best execute them.
Seminars 2016
Chris Tucci and Kris Seiter
Workshops are all 3.5 hours long. Workshops will be closed at 8 students and I will take names for a wait list. Payment is due by 10/5 to hold a spot. Workshops will be offered to the general public 10/3 so please email ASAP to hold a spot. Working spots will be taken by email, order of receipt, until all working spots are full. Please email [email protected] to confirm a spot. Also list desired seminar and provide a second choice in case the one you want is full.
10/11 Tuesday
9am -12:30pm with Chris Tucci
"Jumping Box work"
This workshop will cover jumping skills; extension, collection, side changes (front, rear, blind) as well as clearly executing handling cues relative to jumping. Open to all students past the beginner level. Jump heights will be adjusted for dogs skill level and age. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
1:30-5pm with Kris Seiter (2 spots available)
"Weave pole skills" SEMINAR FULL
This workshop will work on skills needed for independent weave poles. Dogs should have an understanding of the weaving behavior but do not have to be completely consistent on the behavior. Skills that will be practiced will be Extension, collection, and side changes. Open to all students whose dogs can weave 6 poles (although 12 poles will also be used). Jump heights will be adjusted for dogs skill level and age. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
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6:30pm-10pm with Chris Tucci
"Handling skills" SEMINAR FULL
This seminar will work on how to choose appropriate handling cues and mastering the execution of those skills.
Open to all teams that are fluent in most handling skills and can work longer sequences. Jump heights will be adjusted for dogs skill level and age. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
10/12 Wednesday
9am-12:30pm with Kris Seiter (2 spots available)
"Foundation skills" (dogs under 1 year) SEMINAR FULL
This workshop cover skills that young dogs need for the sport of Agility. Many of the foundation handling cues that can be trained to puppies / adult dogs before doing more complicated handling and sequencing. This workshop is open to all ages and all levels of dogs but the focus will be on defining and training behavior cues. Dog should have completed a beginner class. Dogs must be friendly and able to be around other dogs. Dog must already understand how to learn with toy or food reinforcements Older dogs may also take this seminar to refresh basic skills. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
1pm-4:30pm Kris Seiter
"Layering and distance skills" SEMINAR FULL
This workshop will cover learning to see the dogs line and how to handling that line skillfully while layering obstacles and using distance. This workshop is all higher level teams who understand most handling skills. Longer sequencing will be used. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
Workshops are all 3.5 hours long. Workshops will be closed at 8 students and I will take names for a wait list. Payment is due by 10/5 to hold a spot. Workshops will be offered to the general public 10/3 so please email ASAP to hold a spot. Working spots will be taken by email, order of receipt, until all working spots are full. Please email [email protected] to confirm a spot. Also list desired seminar and provide a second choice in case the one you want is full.
10/11 Tuesday
9am -12:30pm with Chris Tucci
"Jumping Box work"
This workshop will cover jumping skills; extension, collection, side changes (front, rear, blind) as well as clearly executing handling cues relative to jumping. Open to all students past the beginner level. Jump heights will be adjusted for dogs skill level and age. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
1:30-5pm with Kris Seiter (2 spots available)
"Weave pole skills" SEMINAR FULL
This workshop will work on skills needed for independent weave poles. Dogs should have an understanding of the weaving behavior but do not have to be completely consistent on the behavior. Skills that will be practiced will be Extension, collection, and side changes. Open to all students whose dogs can weave 6 poles (although 12 poles will also be used). Jump heights will be adjusted for dogs skill level and age. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
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6:30pm-10pm with Chris Tucci
"Handling skills" SEMINAR FULL
This seminar will work on how to choose appropriate handling cues and mastering the execution of those skills.
Open to all teams that are fluent in most handling skills and can work longer sequences. Jump heights will be adjusted for dogs skill level and age. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
10/12 Wednesday
9am-12:30pm with Kris Seiter (2 spots available)
"Foundation skills" (dogs under 1 year) SEMINAR FULL
This workshop cover skills that young dogs need for the sport of Agility. Many of the foundation handling cues that can be trained to puppies / adult dogs before doing more complicated handling and sequencing. This workshop is open to all ages and all levels of dogs but the focus will be on defining and training behavior cues. Dog should have completed a beginner class. Dogs must be friendly and able to be around other dogs. Dog must already understand how to learn with toy or food reinforcements Older dogs may also take this seminar to refresh basic skills. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.
1pm-4:30pm Kris Seiter
"Layering and distance skills" SEMINAR FULL
This workshop will cover learning to see the dogs line and how to handling that line skillfully while layering obstacles and using distance. This workshop is all higher level teams who understand most handling skills. Longer sequencing will be used. Each student will have equally timed working sessions.