Workshops and Events
Events
Thursday 11/18/25 - Candy Cane Cup (Enrollment Link Below)
Workshops
Thursday 12/4/25 - 10:00am - 11:30am - Weave Entries with Christina Turner ($45)
This workshop is open for dogs who know how to weave but are looking to improve their weave entries! We will break down different angles into the weaves, extension into the weaves, and obstacle discrimination with the weaves. 4-6 weave poles may be used.
Monday 12/8/25 - 9:00am - 11:00am - Front and Blind Crosses with Christina Turner ($60)
Do you know you want to cross in front of your dog, but end up twirling and maybe aren't sure how you are meant to end up? This workshop will focus on breaking down the Front Cross and Blind Cross. We will cover the differences, similarities, and explore which one is the better in different scenarios. Dogs should be able to sequence 8-10 obstacles.
Thursday 12/11/25 - 10:00am - 11:00am - Teeter Workout with Christina Turner ($30)
Open to any dog looking to build confidence on the teeter. Dogs will be worked at their individual level to proof, improve, and further their teeter skills
Friday 12/19/25 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Masters Distance and Layering Workshop with Christina Turner ($60)
This workshop is open to dogs at the competition level who are looking to practice tricky distance skills and layering! These skills are most often used in games like FAST, Gamblers, or Jackpot but also have many benefits on large courses. Dogs should be familiar with all obstacles and be sequencing at the competition level. Distance challenges will be broken down for the dog and back -chained to perfect the skill.
Saturday 12/20/25 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Snooker Strategy Workshop with Christina Turner ($60)
Let’s practice some snooker - without the whistle! This workshop is for handlers who understand the basics of snooker but are looking to improve their strategy and better their understanding of the game! We will work as a group to discuss why the “whistle” would have happened and what would have avoided it. Learn how to find your dogs best snooker plan and think on your feet!
Monday 12/22/25 - 10:00am - 11:30am - Start Line Positions Workshop with Christina Turner ($45)
This workshop will focus on the various start line positions dogs and handlers see in competition. Dogs will practice commitment to the first few jumps while the handler is forward, lateral and behind. Dog's should know how to stay and be looking to increase their start line skills.
Monday 12/22/25 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Wantage Dog Dome - Collection Cues Workshop with Christina Turner ($65)
This workshop is being held at the Wantage Dog Dome for optimal space! This workshop is all about collection cues! Learn how to identify places on course where your dog needs a collection cue. This will include extreme turns, soft turns, and shaping into dog's paths. Handlers will learn how to find areas of subtle cues vs extreme cues and dogs will learn how to respond to the cues. Dogs should be sequencing 10 obstacles.
Monday 1/5/26 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Tunnel Challenges Workshop with Christina Turner ($45)
Tunnel Tunnel! Tunnel skills are getting more and more demanding in competition and we are seeing lots of these skills in competition! This workshop will focus on breaking down various tunnel challenges. Skills will include directional turns to tunnel, tunnel discrimination, and rear cross on tunnels. Dogs should be proficient on tunnel and looking to up their skill level.
Tuesday 1/6/26 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - CGC Prep Workshop with Stephanie Goldin ($30)
In this workshop, we will go over each of the test items with you and your dogs as a group and individually. It will be a great opportunity to see which test items might need more refining prior to taking the CGC test. We will also offer advice to those struggling with particular test items and also answer any questions about the testing process. Please bring a comb or brush that you use on your dog and all dogs must be on a 6-feet leash.
Tuesday 1/13/26 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - CGCA Prep Workshop with Stephanie Goldin ($30)
So you have your CGC title, what's next? The CGCA! In this workshop, we will go over each of the test items with you and your dogs as a group and individually. It will be a great opportunity to see which test items might need more refining prior to taking the CGCA test. We will also offer advice to those struggling with particular test items and also answer any questions about the testing process. While your dog must have the CGC title before testing for the CGCA by an evaluator, all dogs are welcome to attend the class regardless of the CGC title. All dogs must be on a 6-feet leash.
Wednesday - 1/14/26 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - VIRTUAL - USDAA Games Strategy and Map Review with Christina Turner ($35)
This workshop is being held via Zoom! This allows you to attend from anywhere - even in your pajamas! If you're running late to a trial and miss your walk or have anxiety about games strategy - this workshop can help! Learn how to use the game map to your advantage and how to make a plan on paper! We will cover general rules, how to read a map, and how to find possible plans for you and your dog!
Tuesday 1/20/26 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Novice Trick Dog Workshop with Stephanie Goldin ($30)
The Novice Trick Dog workshop will focus on training for a variety of different Novice-level tricks to enhance your canine companion's repertoire and prepare you for the AKC Novice Trick Dog test! We will work on the steps for training several different types of tricks, from the classics like paw, roll over, and spinning in a circle, to the more intricate and physical feats like weaving between legs, balancing treats on their nose, sitting pretty and more! The workshop will emphasize positive reinforcement training techniques, ensuring a joyful and effective learning experience for both you and your dog. This workshop is appropriate for all levels looking to have a fun time with their dog.
Wednesday 1/21/26 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - VIRTUAL - AKC FAST Overview and Map Review with Christina Turner ($35)
This workshop is being held via Zoom! Attend from anywhere - even in your pajamas! This workshop will focus on AKC's FAST. We will cover the general rules of the game, how to play, and then review sample maps. You will learn how to come up with a plan for you and your dog, look at best lines to approach the bonus and even learn how to check your scribe sheet after your run!
This workshop is open for dogs who know how to weave but are looking to improve their weave entries! We will break down different angles into the weaves, extension into the weaves, and obstacle discrimination with the weaves. 4-6 weave poles may be used.
Monday 12/8/25 - 9:00am - 11:00am - Front and Blind Crosses with Christina Turner ($60)
Do you know you want to cross in front of your dog, but end up twirling and maybe aren't sure how you are meant to end up? This workshop will focus on breaking down the Front Cross and Blind Cross. We will cover the differences, similarities, and explore which one is the better in different scenarios. Dogs should be able to sequence 8-10 obstacles.
Thursday 12/11/25 - 10:00am - 11:00am - Teeter Workout with Christina Turner ($30)
Open to any dog looking to build confidence on the teeter. Dogs will be worked at their individual level to proof, improve, and further their teeter skills
Friday 12/19/25 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Masters Distance and Layering Workshop with Christina Turner ($60)
This workshop is open to dogs at the competition level who are looking to practice tricky distance skills and layering! These skills are most often used in games like FAST, Gamblers, or Jackpot but also have many benefits on large courses. Dogs should be familiar with all obstacles and be sequencing at the competition level. Distance challenges will be broken down for the dog and back -chained to perfect the skill.
Saturday 12/20/25 - 10:00am - 12:00pm - Snooker Strategy Workshop with Christina Turner ($60)
Let’s practice some snooker - without the whistle! This workshop is for handlers who understand the basics of snooker but are looking to improve their strategy and better their understanding of the game! We will work as a group to discuss why the “whistle” would have happened and what would have avoided it. Learn how to find your dogs best snooker plan and think on your feet!
Monday 12/22/25 - 10:00am - 11:30am - Start Line Positions Workshop with Christina Turner ($45)
This workshop will focus on the various start line positions dogs and handlers see in competition. Dogs will practice commitment to the first few jumps while the handler is forward, lateral and behind. Dog's should know how to stay and be looking to increase their start line skills.
Monday 12/22/25 - 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Wantage Dog Dome - Collection Cues Workshop with Christina Turner ($65)
This workshop is being held at the Wantage Dog Dome for optimal space! This workshop is all about collection cues! Learn how to identify places on course where your dog needs a collection cue. This will include extreme turns, soft turns, and shaping into dog's paths. Handlers will learn how to find areas of subtle cues vs extreme cues and dogs will learn how to respond to the cues. Dogs should be sequencing 10 obstacles.
Monday 1/5/26 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm - Tunnel Challenges Workshop with Christina Turner ($45)
Tunnel Tunnel! Tunnel skills are getting more and more demanding in competition and we are seeing lots of these skills in competition! This workshop will focus on breaking down various tunnel challenges. Skills will include directional turns to tunnel, tunnel discrimination, and rear cross on tunnels. Dogs should be proficient on tunnel and looking to up their skill level.
Tuesday 1/6/26 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - CGC Prep Workshop with Stephanie Goldin ($30)
In this workshop, we will go over each of the test items with you and your dogs as a group and individually. It will be a great opportunity to see which test items might need more refining prior to taking the CGC test. We will also offer advice to those struggling with particular test items and also answer any questions about the testing process. Please bring a comb or brush that you use on your dog and all dogs must be on a 6-feet leash.
Tuesday 1/13/26 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - CGCA Prep Workshop with Stephanie Goldin ($30)
So you have your CGC title, what's next? The CGCA! In this workshop, we will go over each of the test items with you and your dogs as a group and individually. It will be a great opportunity to see which test items might need more refining prior to taking the CGCA test. We will also offer advice to those struggling with particular test items and also answer any questions about the testing process. While your dog must have the CGC title before testing for the CGCA by an evaluator, all dogs are welcome to attend the class regardless of the CGC title. All dogs must be on a 6-feet leash.
Wednesday - 1/14/26 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - VIRTUAL - USDAA Games Strategy and Map Review with Christina Turner ($35)
This workshop is being held via Zoom! This allows you to attend from anywhere - even in your pajamas! If you're running late to a trial and miss your walk or have anxiety about games strategy - this workshop can help! Learn how to use the game map to your advantage and how to make a plan on paper! We will cover general rules, how to read a map, and how to find possible plans for you and your dog!
Tuesday 1/20/26 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Novice Trick Dog Workshop with Stephanie Goldin ($30)
The Novice Trick Dog workshop will focus on training for a variety of different Novice-level tricks to enhance your canine companion's repertoire and prepare you for the AKC Novice Trick Dog test! We will work on the steps for training several different types of tricks, from the classics like paw, roll over, and spinning in a circle, to the more intricate and physical feats like weaving between legs, balancing treats on their nose, sitting pretty and more! The workshop will emphasize positive reinforcement training techniques, ensuring a joyful and effective learning experience for both you and your dog. This workshop is appropriate for all levels looking to have a fun time with their dog.
Wednesday 1/21/26 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm - VIRTUAL - AKC FAST Overview and Map Review with Christina Turner ($35)
This workshop is being held via Zoom! Attend from anywhere - even in your pajamas! This workshop will focus on AKC's FAST. We will cover the general rules of the game, how to play, and then review sample maps. You will learn how to come up with a plan for you and your dog, look at best lines to approach the bonus and even learn how to check your scribe sheet after your run!
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