by Heather Kolesa | Oct 5, 2026
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Working Spot
October 25, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Auditing Spot
October 25, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Each team will execute the same challenging searches in the same amount of time. Not all dogs will find all of the hides (and that’s okay!) No questions will be allowed except by the handler working, until after all the dogs have searched. Handlers should be prepared to be challenged! Mary Ellen plans to send (more…)
by Heather Kolesa | Oct 5, 2026
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Working Spot
October 25, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Auditing Spot
October 25, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Each team will execute the same challenging searches in the same amount of time. Not all dogs will find all of the hides (and that’s okay!) No questions will be allowed except by the handler working, until after all the dogs have searched. Handlers should be prepared to be challenged! Mary Ellen plans to send (more…)
by Heather Kolesa | Oct 5, 2026
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Working Spot
October 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Auditing Spot
October 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mary Ellen will set up a number of searches, ranging from 3-8 minutes each, designed to replicate challenges that may be found in an actual trial. Each team will work each search area blind. After each search is complete, Mary Ellen will provide feedback. These workshops are limited to those teams currently trialing at elite (more…)
by Heather Kolesa | Oct 5, 2026
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Working Spot
October 24, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Auditing Spot
October 24, 2026
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Mary Ellen will set up a number of searches, ranging from 3-8 minutes each, designed to replicate challenges that may be found in an actual trial. Each team will work each search area blind. After each search is complete, Mary Ellen will provide feedback. These workshops are limited to those teams currently trialing at elite (more…)
by Lynsey Heffner | Sep 22, 2026
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Working Spot
November 15, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a fantastic fun day of learning all kinds of tricks and new ways to look at teaching and training. If you’re looking for a way to de-stress your life, laugh a lot, connect with your dog, and develop new skills, this is it! Drawing from over 40 years as a professional theatrical (more…)