Upcoming Workshops, Seminars & Events
Standard Cancellation Policy: All group classes and workshops/events require payment for you to hold your spot. If you pull from a class/workshop/seminar/etc. and we can fill your spot, we can offer you a refund (minus a 5% processing fee). NO REFUNDS for “accidental purchases”, please be aware of what you are signing up for! If you decide to pull from an event and we cannot fill your spot we cannot offer you a refund. No refunds for ANY cancellations 48 hours from a workshop (start time).
PLEASE NOTE: **If you are bringing a partner with you and you have a working spot,
they MUST sign up for an auditing spot. Thank you!!**
PLEASE NOTE: TURF CLEAN UP FEE
We spent a lot of money on this brand new turf!
Please treat it as if it were your own house and do not allow your dog to use the bathroom on it.
If your dog goes to the bathroom on the turf, you will be charged a $20 clean up fee.
Some tips to avoid accidents:
When you are receiving feedback or instructions from your trainer, put them in a stationary position like a sit or down stay
When your dog is not actively working; stay actively engaged with them or put them on a place mat/bed or in a crate
If your dog is prone to marking take them outside before or after each turn
Failure to pay the $20 clean up fee results in inability to continue using services here this includes: group classes, private lessons, etc. No refunds will be issued.
Thank you for understanding and respecting our training space!
If your appointment says TURF ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 2. On the far left side of the building.
If your appointment says RUBBER ARENA on it then you will enter through DOOR 1. This is the entrance we have always used in the past.
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Happy Ratter Run Thrus
These are for dogs who have completed an intro workshop (here or elsewhere).
PLEASE WATCH NEW RUN THRU REGISTRATION VIDEO!!
Upcoming Dates: 01/24, 02/07, 02/28, 03/07, 03/28, 04/04, 04/11
Intro to Happy Ratters Workshops
$40/dog, 5 dogs a session, two sessions
The Happy Ratter’s Philosophy – the goal is for the dog and owner to have a fun, positive and successful experience while enhancing the bond between dog and owner, and placing a high priority on safety!
Fun, trusting environment for dogs and their handlers to find vermin(rats) in “urban” settings.
A titling program that allows all dogs to compete toward different level titles.
A program that encourages camaraderie and support between competitors.
“urban” setting: trash bags, boxes and barrels and other items possibly found in a city alley, with the big difference being this is clean trash, new bags with shredded paper, clean boxes, etc.
In this one hour workshop instructor Marianne Hall will introduce you and your dog to the sport of Happy Ratters! In this sport dogs find rats in tubes in a variety of settings. The rats are not harmed in this sport and are extremely well cared for. Dogs will work one at a time. Any dog can play Happy Ratters! If your dog isn’t naturally crazy about vermin you can train this sport just like any other and it can be a great outlet for your dog. We hope to start hosting trials at the building next year!
Two sessions: 9-10am and 10:30-11:30am
Cancellation Policy: Payment is REQUIRED to hold your spot. If you need to cancel your spot 72 hours before the workshop we can provide a refund (minus a 5% processing fee). After 72 hours we can only offer a refund (minus a 5% processing fee) if we can fill your spot.
Upcoming dates: 02/08, 03/08, 04/05
February 9th, 2025
HAPPY RATTER TRIAL!
Sunday February 16th
NEK9A Triple Threat Challenge!
Agility, Rally and Nose Work! These are FOR FUN, NON-SANCTIONED EVENTS! We will have ribbons for 1-3rd placements for each separate event. You DO NOT need to register for all 3 events to participate! However if you want to enter the Triple Threat Competition you need to enter all 3 events and pay the $5 Triple Threat Entry Fee! For more details please visit our website or event page on FB. You can only compete with ONE dog per CLASS (Newbie & Pro) for the Triple Threat Challenge. You can enter multiple dogs at the same level for Agility and Rally, but NOT for scent work (unless doing FEO). Limit of 30 dogs in each class. This will be an all day event!
Mondioring Obedience Drop In Class
Thursday February 13 & 27
$40/dog, limit 8 dogs
Starting at 7PM: Each dog will work one at a time in this drop in class for 15 minutes on whatever mondioring obedience you want to work on. Come with a general idea of what exercises you are interested in working on! For this drop in class you will need to be present the whole time (this includes coming at 7PM to help set up and staying till the last dog is done to clean up - approximately 2 hours) and maybe asked to help with distractions with other dogs in the drop in. We also offer private lessons for mondioring if you are interested. There will be no jumps available for use in these drop ins as we will be focusing on obedience, if you are interested in working on jumps with your dog please set up a private or attend one of our open training days. Dog should have basic obedience and be able to work well off leash if you are signing up for this drop in.
Sunday February 23rd
AKC CGC and Trick Dog Testing
Evaluator: Kate Norris
8-9am: AKC CGC/CGCA Testing (limit 5), $30/test
9-10am: AKC Trick Dog Testing! (limit 8), $25/test
Sunday March 2nd
Building Drive & Motivation Thru Play with Julie Blanding
10AM-5PM (with a lunch break): Do you know the difference between play with an objective, play as an activity and play for reinforcement during training? Julie Blanding’s unique understanding of the way dogs enjoy interacting with their human companion has helped her become an expert at building drive, motivation, and work ethic through play. Julie is an accomplished competitor in Ring Sports, as well as a well-respected and highly sought after coach for Police K9 trainers, Search and Rescue (SAR) trainers, Ring Sports Trainers, and companion dog owners who are looking to build drive for canine sports, activities, and obedience.
How can this presentation of Motivation and Drive through Play help you in training your dog?
If you are looking for a better attitude in the ring or during training, higher drive, or simply need some new games to play with your dog, this is for you! Julie’s training techniques are also amazing for channeling the focus of your high drive, high energy dog toward their training.
This seminar is for everyone who wants to learn more about motivating their dog through play, from the pet dog owner who wants to have fun in their yard, to those who are in training for IPO or Ring Sports, Police K9 Handlers and SAR handlers, and those involved in canine sports.
Dogs will work one at a time. Must be people friendly, but dog-reactive dogs are welcome, provided they can settle safely in their vehicle while waiting their turn to work. Lunch will not be provided so please come prepared.
Working Spots: $199 (limit 6)
Auditing Spots: $99 (limit 10)
March 20, 2025
Joaquim Dovat Mondioring Decoy Seminar!
9am-5pm (with a 30 minute lunch break, lunch will not be provided so please bring your own!)
Come learn from one of the best! This seminar will be focused on decoy work for the sport of mondioring, however many of the theories will be applicable to other sports as well. This one day seminar will cover theory, puppy and young dog development, exercise foundation, problem solving, and much more!
If you have a suit please bring it! However it is not required for this seminar; we will have puppy toys, rags, and sleeves available for use.
Decoy Working Spots - $200/day (this for a human working spot, NOT a dog)
Max 9 decoy working spots a day
Auditing is allowed! - $105/day
Max 8 per day
**If you are bringing a partner with you and you have a working spot, they MUST sign up for an auditing spot. Thank you!!**
We will need dogs for this seminar! Working spots and auditing spots will have the ability to be able to have their dog selected to work at this seminar. We need dogs of ALL levels and we welcome off-breeds! I will send out a form for information on your dog(s) closer to the seminar if you signed up for a working or auditing spot and then I will present this information to Joaquim and he can select the dogs he wants to work for the seminar.
Cancellation policy: PLEASE READ ON REGISTRATION FORM!!
March 21-23, 2025
Joaquim Dovat Mondioring Seminar
Come work with one of the best! Each dog will get out at least twice and work on obedience (OB) and bitework (suit or sleeve).
Friday we are hoping to be OUTSIDE off-site at a field. Exact address and more details will go out closer to the date for registered attendees. Saturday and Sunday will be at NEK9A in Hanover, MA.
Pricing:
Working Spots - $250/day ALL DAYS FULL WAIT-LIST STARTED
Max 9 working dogs a dayAuditing (no dog) - $105/day
Max 6 per day
**If you are bringing a partner with you and you have a working spot, they MUST sign up for an auditing spot. Thank you!!**
Cancellation policy: PLEASE READ ON REGISTRATION FORM!!