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.

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.

Sending to the Backside

Agility Workshop with Kristie

The workshop will focus on learning how to send your dog to the backside of a jump.

We will start with individual jump sends from different directions and

progress to sets, which include a backside send

Previous agility experience is required.

Agility Games

Agility Workshop with Kristie

Fullhouse, Wildcard, & Colors:

Here’s the chance to learn some agility games that are fun and add variety beyond

the traditional standard and jumpers courses.

 They consist primarily of jumps and tunnels and optional equipment such as weaves or an a-frame. 

Previous agility experience is required.

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

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

All Levels

Stunt Dog Workshop

with Julianne

In this workshop we will help you take your dog's trick repertoire to the next level.

Have you have ever thought about performing or doing demos with your dog at schools, nursing homes, fairs, etc?

Then this is the class for you!

We will be creating a trick routine and learning strategies for keeping control of our dogs in the face of distractions

and ring skills to inspire and entertain audiences.

We will also be working toward the ability to pass a structured Stunt Dog Ring trial and title.

Prerequisites: Intermediate Tricks or Trick Workshop

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.