Tug Play Working Weekend, Sept 20th-22nd, Port Angeles WA
Did you know that behavioral toy play can make or break your training?
Learn how to incorporate toy play to improve engagement, provide enrichment and combat behavior challenges.
Join the WorkshopIF YOUR DOG LIKES TOYS...
Proper Play is Game Changing
Play can be transformative for your relationship with your dog, ensuring they feel satiated and biologically fulfilled, boosting engagement and motivation, and even decreasing common behavior problems.
But all toy play is NOT created equal. In fact, there are many common mistakes people make in toy play that can result in a decrease in motivation and an increase in frustration, over-arousal and even reactivity.
Whether you want to use toys more effectively in your training, you want to give your dog a healthy, fulfilling outlet for play, or you have a really motivated dog but you're struggling to get them to keep their brain when toys are in the picture, learning the mechanics of proper toy play can be game changing.
ENROLL NOW
You'll learn...
- What actually motivates YOUR dog and how to use it in training
- Fun games to build motivation for tug play
- How to tug safely, to avoid injury
- How to spot conflict in toy play and how to eliminate it
- How to get your dog bringing toys back, and how to teach your dog to let them go when asked
The RIGHT play makes all the difference. Is your tug play working for or against your goals?
Come Geek Out with Us
Play your way to better engagement and strengthen your relationship with your dog.
In this live, in person workshop, you'll get to totally geek out with our trainers to learn about what makes your dog tick. We'll help you...
- Learn to use toys more effectively in training
- Eliminate conflict and frustration in your relationship with your dog
- Create a more resilient, more engaged pup through play
With a simple shift in your mindset and some strategic game play, you can create the relationship with your dog you've always dreamed of.
What's Included In The Workshop...
A Carefully Crafted Learning Experience
We've created a learning experience like no other. With a blend of totally geeked out lecture, that will allow you to take a deep dive into what makes your dog tick, and hands on training where we explore the mechanics of proper play, you'll be sure to walk away with new tools and knowledge to build an even stronger relationship with your dog.
- Welcome Reception (9/20 @ 5pm)
- Two full days of training (9/21 & 9/2 starting at 9am)
- An assessment of your specific dog and their motivations
- A customized training plan to help you create fulfilling play experiences while working towards your specific training goals
- Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks included
Choose a working spot and bring your dog. Choose an audit spot and observe the training without your pup.
This Event Is For You If...
- Your dog likes toys but doesn't bring them back or won't drop them
- Your dog shreds or destroys toys
- You'd like to be more effective with toys in your training or work
- Your dog likes toys, but needs a bit more motivation to play
- Your dog loves toys and you're also dealing with other behavior challenges like reactivity
NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Meagan Karnes
...and I'm totally obsessed with toy play. What started as a simple question of "Why won't my dog bring the toy back" evolved into years of study into the canine brain.
Along my journey, I discovered that there are things that our dogs are naturally motivated to do. It's why many labradors bring toys back without being taught, while many German Shepherds prefer to run off and own their toys. But what I wasn't prepared for was how much understanding those motivations and providing proper outlets for them impacts the mental health of the dog.
Through toy play, I discovered how to boost engagement. But more importantly, I learned how to decrease frustration, manage arousal levels and in many instances reduce or even eliminate common behavior problems like destructive behavior, over-excitement and even reactivity.
Now I want to share what I've learned with you.
It's time to up your game.
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Join us for a totally transformational learning experience
Tug Play Working Weekend
Prefer to Audit?
Leave your pup at home and observe the training. As an auditor, you'll attend all lectures, observe the hands on training, and get your questions answered.
Audit the Event