Jen Pinder has been competitive in agility for over 18 years.  She has run large as well as small dogs and a variety of breeds.  She has a unique perspecitive how to get the best out of each dog.  She has been on the AKC world team several times and competed in the European Open.  She has been on the WAO team as well as the IFCS teams for USA.   She has several ADCHs MACHs and has Champions in Steeplechase, Grand Prix and DAM Teams.  She is very detailed oriented and will bring a fun learning atmosphere to the seminars.  

This will be short sequences for the younger, inexerienced dogs that will address different handling options.   Dogs do not need to be jumping full height.  Dogs must be 12 months old or older for this seminar.  This will be a great opportunity to choose the best handling options, stay connected to your dog and give them the best possible information on course.  

Please Note:

• If the event is full, please select the Register button and fill out the form to be put on the WAITLIST.
• Event fees are non-refundable unless filled via the waitlist.
• Auditors are welcome! Auditing fee is $50/day or $25 1/2 day. Auditors, pay day of event.

Jen Pinder has been competitive in agility for over 18 years.  She has run large as well as small dogs and a variety of breeds.  She has a unique perspecitive how to get the best out of each dog.  She has been on the AKC world team several times and competed in the European Open.  She has been on the WAO team as well as the IFCS teams for USA.   She has several ADCHs MACHs and has Champions in Steeplechase, Grand Prix and DAM Teams.  She is very detailed oriented and will bring a fun learning atmosphere to the seminars.  

This seminar will focus on foundation contact training and proofing to start your dogs off right in their contact performance.  Also good for fixing issues with contact behavior in trials.  Dogs should be 12 months old or older for this seminar

Please Note:

• If the event is full, please select the Register button and fill out the form to be put on the WAITLIST.
• Event fees are non-refundable unless filled via the waitlist.
• Auditors are welcome! Auditing fee is $50/day or $25 1/2 day. Auditors, pay day of event.

This workshop will focus on the crucial verbal cues neccessary for navigating today's agility courses with greater communication and independence. Teams will learn the techniques to train as well as the important WHEN and WHY for use on course. We will also discuss easy set ups for further testing new skills. Perfect for young dogs, or dogs currently competing. 

Auditors welcome! $40 may be paid on site, no preregistration required. 

Pre-requisite: Familiarity with a jump is required. 

If the event is full, to be put on the WAITLIST please select the Register button and fill out the Waltlist form!

Bring in the New Year with Shade Whitesel

What a rare opportunity to work first hand with Shade (your dog will Thank You!). Shade is a popular training presenter. Her seminar schedule is full for the next few years, but she is coming to Minnesota for the first time. Her method, using multiple marker cues, has been a huge turning point for many dog trainers in multiple dog sports. She will present her very popular Toy Play and Event Marker Cues seminar, “Creating a Thinking Reinforcement Foundation for All Sports”

Dogs that do best in this seminar are dogs with toy/tug drive. If your dog prefers food as a reinforcement over tugging, there will be lots of information for you but it is advised that you audit.

It all begins with a solid foundation!  This seminar is designed for young/green dogs and anyone who wants to re-visit foundation basics. It is designed to help you build a strong foundation with your young/green dog and reinforce proper communication with your partner through a series of skills and drills. Obstacles used will be jumps and tunnels - no weaves and no contacts.

This seminar is designed for dogs competing at the Excellent/Master level in AKC, Masters in USDAA or the equivalent.  Each working team will be challenged to improve the handling and choices on course to find the best path for your dog and shave some time off your runs. Courses will be hybrid (weaves and one or two contacts).

Can you say backside? How are your threadles? This seminar is designed with a flavor of international course handling in preparing for Premier or Master Challenge Courses. Courses will be hybrid (weaves and one or two contacts).