Tricks and Shaping
The only requirement for this 5-week class is that you can get your dog’s attention. We start off this class with learning some shaping and targeting skills. We then move on to learning some interactive games that you can play with your dog and then to learning tricks such as roll over, shake, little bear and crawl. This is a great way to build the human-canine bond. We limit this class to 8 dogs. Advance registration is required.
Jog the Dog
Travis runs the Jog the Dog side of Training With Grace. Here he is with two of his favorite clients, Yeti (left) and Kila (right). Travis has been running with them since the spring of 2009 and they run 2-3 times a week in all kinds of weather. It's a clear fall day here in Wash Park. They encounter geese, squirrels, other runners, baby-strollers and, of course, other dogs.
The goal is to have a fun and safe time, so Travis works with the girls to ensure the outing is a positive one. He lets the girls set the pace, although sometimes they get a little excited and crank it up. The course they follow is comfortable and not too close to the geese or other critters, and they don't go past a comfortable distance of about 3 miles.
If you want to schedule a Jog the Dog session, please email Travis.
Freestyle
Looking for a fun way to connect with your dog while keeping his mind and body active? Freestyle combines obedience and tricks with music, guaranteeing that you and your dog will enjoy yourselves. This is great for bonding with your young dog and teaching them to respond to your body language. Perfect for agility dogs as a way to play with your dog, warm up his body and mind and get focused before going into the agility ring. Also great for the older dog as a way to keep them moving in order to keep their flexibility and strength.
Body Language Playgroup
This class is an absolute must for anyone with a dog! The Please come without your dog for the first class.. You will be watching some video footage, receiving your class materials and learning the basics about dog body language. In this class we will be observing our dogs at play. We will be watching for appropriate body language and play between dogs. We will learn when to intervene and when to let our dogs communicate. We limit this class to 8 dogs between the ages of 16 weeks and 2 years. No aggressive dogs please. No females in season. Advance registration is required. This is a 5-week class.