Workshops & Seminars

Nosework Games Workshop – with Alexa Karaoulis

Sunday, June 15, 9am-1pm and 1:30-5:30pm
Sunday, June 29, 12-4pm
Sunday, July 15, 12-4pm

Description: Do you find yourself stressing in trials? Is your dog distracted? Nosework games are fun and easy ways to decrease stress and increase focus! Join us on Sunday June 15th for two games sessions at Y2K9s. Dogs must be on all three odors, unpaired.

Limited to 10 working spots. Auditing unlimited.

Cost: $60 for members and $75 for non-members, $20 to audit.

Class Session Start - End Location
Nosework Games Workshop - Sunday, June 29 - 12:00pm June 29, 2025 Area C1 Class Full
Nosework Games Workshop - Sunday, July 13 - 12:00pm July 13, 2025 Area C1 Class Full

Alliance Therapy Dog Preparation Workshop with Diane Battis

Sunday, June 22, 9am-12pm

Description: This 3-hour workshop will help prepare you and your dog for the Alliance Therapy Dog test. It will cover background about Alliance, what you need to do before you take the test and testing scenarios.
Limit 10 working spots.
Cost: $65 for members, $80 for non-members.

Class Session Start - End Location
Alliance Therapy Dog Preparation Workshop - June 22, 9:00am June 22, 2025 Area C1 Register

 

Nosework Workshops – with Joyce Smuda

Saturday, June 28, 9am-11am: Inaccessible Hides
Saturday, August 16, 9am-11am: Close & Converging Odors

Requirements: Level - NW1 and up. Dogs need to be proficient in all 3 odors.

Limited to 8 working spots. Auditing unlimited.

Cost: $65 for members and $80 for non-members; $25 member/$30 non-member to audit.

Class Session Start - End Location
Inaccessible Hides Workshop - Saturday, June 28 - 9:00am June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025 Area B Class Full
Close & Converging Odors Workshop - Saturday, August 16 - 9:00am August 16, 2025 - August 17, 2025 Area B Class Full

Agility Workshops – with Cynthia Hornor

Friday, August 1
5-8:30pm
Novice/Open

Ready to compete, or already earning some qualifying runs, this is for you. Dogs must be able to run a novice course, and understand obstacle criteria.

Saturday, August
9am-12:30pm
Young dogs, 6-15 months

A step on from baby puppy, so much to learn.

Saturday, August 2
1:30-5:00pm
Teach your dog to run faster

A great workshop for both young dogs and dogs in need of learning how to run faster! We will run straightforward sequences (jumps and tunnels only) with an emphasis on having our pups learn to be motivated to run faster. Forward Focus and motivation will be taught to get the most out of your agility partner. Make sure to bring what motivates your dog with you! The best treats and toys ever.

Cost: All groups limited to 7 working spots. Cost $140 for members/$150 for non-members. Auditors $40 for members/$50 for non-members.

Class Session Start - End Location
Novice/Open - Friday, August 1 - 5:00pm - Cynthia Hornor August 1, 2025 Area A (Turf) Register
Young Dogs, 6-15 Months - Saturday, August 2 - 9:00am - Cynthia Hornor August 2, 2025 Area A (Turf) Class Full
Teach Your Dog to Run Faster - Saturday, August 2 - 1:30pm - Cynthia Hornor August 2, 2025 Area A (Turf) Class Full