Seminars and Workshops are a great way to improve your skills by learning from THE BEST!
We’re excited to offer you these opportunities at Canine Sports Zone.
– Working spots are for active participants and their dogs.
– Auditors are welcome to take notes and participate by observing and asking questions. While some auditors do bring their dogs along, auditors are not allowed to work their dogs during the workshop/seminar presentation time. If an Auditor has brought a dog and would like to work independently with their dogs during breaks, it is allowed as long as it is non-disruptive to the presenter and presentation area.
Keep scrolling down to see all that we have planned!!!
Threadles, Serps, & Backsides; Oh My!!
Wednesday, November 13th
Presented by Shari Lemke
This workshop will be geared towards Master level students. We will be working on drills & short sequences to enhance your skills on a combination of threadles, serpentines, & backsides.
Come join the fun & enjoy the comradery with your dog as you work through some of those skills that we often see in courses today!!
International Handling and Coursework
Friday, November 15th
and
Saturday, November 16th
Prep for the US Open
Presented by José Luiz Filho, aka “Zé”
This is a FULL DAY seminar. The working spots will be divided into groups and will run in either the 1st (AM) group or 2nd (PM) group. The opposite group will be able to watch, listen and ask questions for the other half. This works well for dogs while working, cooling down, and warming up. Those with working spots are encouraged to attend all day as you learn a lot from watching others. Discussions about specific topics you might be interested in could be covered during one group and not the other if a question is asked. We understand this format allows for flexibility of schedules for some. AM or PM groups won’t be determined until after Nov 1. We will check with working spot participants after Nov 1 to attempt to accommodate any schedule needs.
Register – All Day Audit Spot $80
Register – Half-Day Audit Spot $45
A 50% deposit is required upon registration. Balance due by October 25th
Open/Masters Handling
Sunday, November 17th
Presented by José Luiz Filho, aka “Zé”
The morning (8am-12pm-ish) and afternoon (1pm-5pm-ish) sessions with Ze’ will be separate and will have different challenges, so Teams can sign up for both if they choose. These two great workshops are for those wanting to take their handling to the next level and are currently proficient on all equipment. Ze’ will challenge each team appropriately based on skills and provide information to assist your team in moving to the next level. Appropriate for Novice through Masters as each team will be encouraged appropriately. Let Ze’ assist your team in strengthening your skills on your journey!
Register – Half-Day Audit Spot $45
A 50% deposit is required upon registration. Balance due by October 25th
Jumps & Tunnels for Young Dogs
Friday, November 15th
8am – 12pm(ish)
or
1pm – 5pm(ish)
Presented by Marcella Checchia
Fun training with jumps and tunnels! Sequences with jump and tunnels, to develop speed, collection, and good turns! Dogs do not need to be jumping full height, but comfortable sending through jumps and tunnels. Great for the new team as well as building or strengthening these skills for the seasoned team!
Register – AM Working Spot $175
Register – PM Working Spot $175
Register – PM Half-Day Audit Spot $45
A 50% deposit is required upon registration. Balance due by October 25th
Jumping Skills
Saturday, November 16th
8am – 12pm(ish)
Presented by Marcella Checchia
Fun and games to maintain your teams jumping skills – working the front and backside of the jump skills to bring clarity and consistency to your dogs jumping effort. Marcela has a keen eye to help build each teams jumping success while keeping it fun for both. Some but not all the skills included will be slices, wraps, of both front and backsides.
Register – Half-Day Audit Spot $45
A 50% deposit is required upon registration. Balance due by October 25th
Amazing Weaves!
Saturday, November 16th
1pm – 5pm(ish)
Presented by Marcella Checchia
Utilize Marcela’s keen eye to build your dogs understanding of the weaves while keeping/building the joy for them. Each team will be appropriately challenged and develop games to utilize over the career of your team to keep these skills sharp!
Register – Half-Day Audit Spot $45
A 50% deposit is required upon registration. Balance due by October 25th
Extreme Weaves!
Sunday, November 17th
8am – 12pm(ish)
Presented by Marcella Checchia
Building and maintaining weave independence! Great either / or challenges using weaves, jumps and tunnels. All under the skilled eye of Marcela to develop games to keep these skills strong over the career of your team. This seminar differs from the one offered on Saturday afternoon as it will be more difficult international challenges.
Register – Half-Day Audit Spot $45
A 50% deposit is required upon registration. Balance due by October 25th
All the Layers!
Sunday, November 17th
1pm – 5pm(ish)
Presented by Marcella Checchia
Layering one or more obstacles can be fun! Learn cues to provide the correct timing and training for layering through games. Layering challenges will be for both the beginner to layering, as well as challenges for those wanting to strengthen or maintain difficult multi-layering skills. Jumps and tunnels will be used. Weaves layering might be available for those ready for more challenging layers.
Register – Half-Day Audit Spot $45
A 50% deposit is required upon registration. Balance due by October 25th
International Style Drills & Coursework
December 16, 2024
5-8pm
Presented by Shari Lemke
This workshop will focus on skills and drills nested within the TOJ B course with the chance to apply them to the entire sequence. Working spot dogs must be proficient on all equipment.
Petr Pupik
February 17-18, 2025
More information to come!
Petr will be back teaching at Canine Sports Zone in February! If you missed him in November, make sure you join us in February!
Check back again for more information soon!
Jan Egil Eide
March 18 – 20, 2025
More information to come!
Melanie Miller
March 21, 24 & 25, 2025
More information to come!
Melanie will be back at Canine Sports Zone in March!
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