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Locations in Stonington and
East Lyme, CT
WORKSHOPS
Expand your and your dog's skills in a workshop
Below you will find any available workshop and description
- Review the descriptions to determine which one is right for you and your dog
- Complete an application
Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated
Complete an application to initiate the registration process.
Workshop enrollment is considered confirmed once your application, a copy of current vaccinations,
and payment have been received.
Proof of rabies vaccination is required, except for pups under the age of 12 weeks.
Proof of distemper / parvo is also required for Puppy Primer classes.
Speedway Simulation Updated
Agility with Kristie
In this simulation Speedway participants will get to practice run-throughs. Prep for competition or
for anyone new, you'll get to experience what the setting is like.
The Speedway games have recently had some changes. These include the sending sections of Slingshot, and Pole Position which may include wraps in both directions. Whether you’ve done Speedway before or not, you’re sure to enjoy this
Updated Simulation!!
Participants will run each course twice.
Includes, Pitstop (tunnelers) course, Slingshot distance setups, and Pole Position courses.
Open to any client who has previous Speedway or agility experience at My Dog’s Place
East Lyme Location
Sunday
February 23
9:30 - Until all have run
$50 + tax
Workshop enrollment is considered confirmed once your application, the copy of current vaccinations,
and payment has been received.
Proof of rabies vaccination is required, except for pups under the age of 12 weeks.
Proof of distemper / parvo is also required for Puppy Primer classes.
Tunnel Skills
Agility Workshop with Kristie
Participants will learn to tell their dogs which end of the tunnel to enter, which way to turn out of a tunnel
and practice handling tunnel sends from various sides and approaches.
Previous agility experience is required.
East Lyme Location
Sunday
February 9
9:30 am - 11:00 am
$50 + tax
Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated
Pro-active Handling
To stay on course
Agility Workshop with Kristie
Participants will learn to use the reverse spin and the false turn to
help your dog stay focused on the handler and avoid going off course
Previous agility experience is required.
East Lyme Location
Sunday
February 16
9:30 am - 11:00 am
$50 + tax
Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated
Sniff - Thrus
Scenting w/ Marge
Scenting class participants can choose from one or both of the dates listed.
Each session will have 3 different courses to challenge your dog's scenting abilities.
Participants and their dogs will put their classroom skills to use in different and unique situations
Only open to MDP clients currently enrolled in scenting or who have taken scenting in the past year.
East Lyme Location
Sunday
March 2 or March 16
9:30 am - Until all have run
$30 per session + tax
Workshops are one time events, unless otherwise stated
Tricks Workshop
with Julianne
Want to have fun with your dog while challenging them physically and mentally?
In this workshop we will build your dog's trick skills. We can use tricks in everyday situations, like "waiting" in the vets office, while you wait your turn in other canine sport classes, or just as a way to challenge your dog in everyday situations.
Along with positive reinforcement we will use shaping and luring techniques.
Tricks may include, crawl, shake, high five, roll over, spin, sit pretty, wave, back up, hoop, paws up, push up.
Prerequisites: Puppy Primer or Companion Dog Fundamentals
Complete a class application to initiate the registration process.
Class enrollment is considered confirmed once your class application, the copy of current vaccinations, and payment has been received.
Proof of rabies vaccination is required, except for pups under the age of 12 weeks.
Proof of distemper / parvo is also required for Puppy Primer classes.
