​K9 HOOPERS

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In this class, you and your dog will learn to navigate a smooth and flowy obstacle course made of hoops, barrels, and tunnels. This fun and fast activity was developed by UK trainers as a low-impact alternative to traditional agility sports.  It is based on NADAC’s (North American Dog Agility Council) grounders' division but has taken on a life of its own, with a unique set of rules and regulations.  This makes the sport easily accessible to most dog breeds, sizes, ages, and all types of handlers. ​
​What is K9 hoopers ? video link
  • Meet your dog’s enrichment needs with this fun and bonding activity.​​
  • Save money on equipment. Obstacles for this sport are affordable, easy to store, and easy to transport.
  • Take it easy on your best friend’s joints.  K9 Hoopers has no jumps or sharp turns and is an all-inclusive sport that is ideal for dogs of all sizes and ages.
  • Effectively release excess mental and physical energy for active and high-spirited dogs.​
  • ​Build confidence in shy, anxious, or nervous dogs. ​​

K9 PARKOUR

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Through our K9 Parkour training, you and your dog will gain the foundational skills, mutual trust, and confidence to take on fun “urban agility” challenges such as perching, balancing, going in, around, under, or over an object, and other fun, skill-based abilities that may also translate into useful skills for everyday life. As a handler, you will learn how to look at the landscape with a "parkour eye" to find engaging ways for you and your dog to interact with your environment. You'll never look at your walks around the neighborhood the same way again!   ​
You’ll learn how to use everyday items like chairs, benches, rocks, poles, branches, trees, furniture, and boxes to encourage your dog to interact and burn mental and physical energy.  ​
Once you and your dog have the skills, you can do K9 Parkour practically anywhere! Parks, trails, backyards, and even your own home provide the perfect obstacles to challenge and enrich. ​
K9 Parkour helps build confidence in shy or insecure dogs and teaches your dog body awareness.
This activity is an ideal outlet for leash-reactive dogs since the activity pulls their attention away from unwanted triggers.

FUN SCENT GAMES

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This training program starts by teaching your dog to find hidden food in boxes with a variety of games. Once your dog learns the purpose of the ‘game’ we then teach them how to find target odors such as tea bags or essential oils, or a favorite toy. Once your dog has mastered these skills, we can combine all kinds of games of ‘hide and seek’ with the target odor, the toy, or food.
Provide an excellent enriching outlet for senior dogs or dogs or handlers with disabilities​.
No special equipment is needed, is easy to do indoors- a great way to burn excess energy while indoors on rainy Northwest days.
​Offer great mental enrichment to tire even the most energetic dog.

AGILITY FOR FUN

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If you have always wanted to try agility but are a bit intimidated by what you see on TV, we have the solution for you. Our agility program is all about fun, not serious competition. We leverage ‘user-friendly’ equipment and short distances between obstacles, so you and your dog are guaranteed success and lots of fun bonding time!
Gives high-energy dogs an engaging outlet to expend excess energy, and build confidence in a fun way.  This can be especially helpful in building self-assurance in shy dogs.
Obstacles are easily accessible to most teams, consisting of tunnels, a wide and low A-frame, pause table, short dog walk, and low-height jumps. ​