Why our Schedule is “Dynamic”

Wild Blue Dogs has a “fluid” or “dynamic” schedule because we want to make sure that campers get the most out of camp. This means we are responsive to schedule requests, weather conditions, and other situations that require us to change the schedule to accommodate these things. This gives you the opportunity to decide each day what you feel like doing the following day and to pursue those activities that you and your dog are enjoying the most.

Why we have Class Limits

Wild Blue Dog Camp limits class sizes because a class isn’t much fun if you never get a turn. We would rather add on another class and schedule you for a different day/time where you will get a turn in class and won’t just end up watching. If you are having problems getting a class you want please talk to Victoria, Megan or Angelo about getting help to get you into the class you need. Don’t suffer in silence!

This is your vacation and your dog’s vacation too! We want you to have maximum fun!

Experience Required

Classes requiring experience are more advanced level classes, where novice learners would not have the basic skills required to learn & enjoy the class. Basic foundation skills for each sport are necessary before proceeding to this level. Once campers have taken classes and have those skills, they may sign up for more advanced classes later in the week.

Instructor Consent Required

Some campers train their dog like crazy but don’t take classes or compete for titles. They may wish to join an advanced class and ask to demonstrate their abilities to the class instructor. If the instructor feels they are able to complete the class material successfully then they can join the class.

Off Leash Privileges

Wild Blue Dog Camp is an “on leash” event. Dogs may be given off-leash privileges to use in specified areas of the camp ground. To earn these privileges campers and their dog must demonstrate to the Camp Director (Victoria) an effective recall. If a camper/dog team passes, they will receive a colored zip tie to attach to their name tag or their leash (preferably the campers name tag so it is easily visible). No off-leash privileges are available until Wednesday afternoon. Each afternoon, just before and during Yappy Hour, Victoria will be available to evaluate your dog.

Signing up for Classes

Coaches will be available to help you choose your classes and get them scheduled. Based on the responses we received from the “TOP 5” memo, we have scheduled enough classes to accommodate everyone who has expressed an interest. If necessary we will add classes. This may result in some last minute changes to the schedule. The portal will open at 7pm each night for the following day’s classes.

Facility Rules

Both of our facilities are very precious to us. Please be respectful of them at all times. The 4H Campground is a smoke free facility. Please do not smoke anywhere on the grounds except the privacy of the inside of your own car. Fires, cooking in the cabins, candles, littering of any kind or rough use of the facilities is unacceptable. Please be mindful of this, and remind other campers to be as well. Let us know if you have any issues and we will address them.

Unsportsman like Conduct

Wild Blue Dog Camp is a place like any other party place and you are one of the guests. You and your dog should be using your party manners at all times. Courtesy is always the rule of the day. Be nice to each other, your dog, the 4H staff, and the Beach Retreat staff!

Be Patient with your Dog

Wild Blue Dog Camp is an extreme environment for your dog. It may take them some time & space to adjust to it. Let them have it. You are on the other end of the leash and should be communicating acceptance and calm. Don’t allow yourself to get frustrated when your dog doesn’t catch onto something right away. It’s their vacation too and patience always pays off. Remember your dog wants to please you.

Terry Simons

Take the Damn Picture!

How to get your dog to stay in place and look at the camera! You’ll need that backscratcher and silicon circle which you received in your camper’s swag bag. You will also need soft treats that will stick on a fork. Let’s say cheese, or soft treats. White cheese works probably the best, but that depends on your dog’s preference. First, we will work on teaching your dog to sit on a mark (provided in your camper swag bag) and stay there! Next we will work on teaching your dog to follow a treat on a extendable back scratcher (provided in your camper swag bag).

New To Dog Agility - Equipment Intro-No Experience Necessary

Lots of cookies, toys and a leash of course. This class is available for up to 8 dogs.and their campers. All dogs will remain on leash for some of the exercises so that we can get the most out of the class. An attempt of getting all dogs onto all the obstacles (tunnel, jump, A frame, low teeter) is the goal, and hopefully we are successful, but if not, we will get you on as much as we can with the most amount of fun! You may take this class more than once to help build your skills.

Advanced Beginning Agility

Lots of cookies, toys and a leash of course. This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. This is for the dog and handler team that have been taking classes and hasn’t made that step to competition and/or those teams that are competing at the novice/starter’s level and want to fine tune their handling to help them to the next level. Simple sequencing with instruction on how to improve your teams performance.

Advanced Agility-Experience Required

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. This is for the dog and handler teams that have been competing in agility. Their dog knows all the obstacles and they want to be challenged and take a step to better their performance in the ring.

Beginner Tricks

Choose from a variety of tricks to teach your dog. Testing will be available at camp for Trick titles. Cross Paws, figure eight between legs, spin, jumping through arms, roll over, take a bow and others. Bring lots of treats.

Dog Agility for Trick Certification

Did you know that there are several agility obstacles that you can use to get your trick certification? Let play a little agility while learning to do tricks for your trick titles. To Dog Agility - Equipment Intro-No Experience Necessary Bring lots of treats.

Finding Your Dog’s Balance

Lots of cookies and patience. This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Core strengthening in dogs is just as important as it is in our own human lives. Everything comes from the core, and if you have a dog that is into some form of dog sports then you know the importance of a strong core. Teaching your dog to balance on a ball - or how to keep their paws under them - Pick up your paws and many other exercises!

ALL LEVELS This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers

Mini Clinics

Address those trouble issues and seriously step up your agility game. Too quick off the start? Too quick out of the weaves? Missing contacts? Let our professional give you the hacks to improve your runs!

Suzanne LeRoy

Lost Items:

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Dogs will search for lost items. Examples may include your keys, wallet, cell phone, piece of clothing, hat, purse, etc.

Find Me:

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Search and Rescue type game where owner hides and the dog is sent to find them. An item that has the owner’s scent on it is used to follow a track to the owner. Dog will be handled on a longline by instructor.

Find me, not you:

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. A scent discrimination game where your dog is taught to find an object with your scent and ignore the scent of strangers on the other objects.

Antler Hunt-no experience required

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. This class is about the fastest growing sport in Dog World-Shed Antler Hunting! Using plastic antlers that have been covered in “deer scent” your dog will be taught to hunt antlers. After this class your dog will have the ability to find “real” antlers in the wild. Shed deer antlers are used as chew treats for dogs, buttons, door handles, home decor and more.

Show Me the $money$

This class is available for 10 campers. Teach your dog to sniff out $ all while teaching and sharpening your dogs scent work skills.

Introduction to Scent Work - no experience required

This class is available for 10 campers. Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. This class will teach you the basics and get you started on an exhilarating sport that any dog, at any age, can be successful. Real-life detection dogs are trained to search for a variety of things–drugs, explosives, human remains, currency, humans (such as for Search and Rescue), and much more. Scent Work takes this amazing working relationship and turns it into a fun game that any dog can play.

Scent Work Challenges- experience required for both dog & handler

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Learn more complex techniques and advanced scent hides.

Joe Bailey

Novice Rally!

This course is limited to 10 campers. Learn the basics! Follow an obedience-type course using signs and while talking to your dog. This is “fun” obedience.

Intermediate Rally

This course is limited to 10 campers. Experience or Instructor permission is required. Level up to the next level of “fun” obedience.

Advanced Rally

This course is limited to 10 campers. Experience or Instructor permission is required. Level up to the next level of “fun” obedience.

Focus Fundamentals

Description: Campers will learn several fun games that will help your dog focus better in everyday life as well as when engaging in dog sports such as agility, obedience and any sports where focus will improve their performance.

Rally 4 Fun

Want to give Rally a try just for fun? Join in the mischief and enjoy a rally course-just for fun!

Novice Tricks

Choose from a variety of tricks to teach your dog. Testing will be available at camp for Trick titles.

Intermediate Tricks-experience required or instructor consent

This course is limited to 10 campers. Choose from a variety of tricks to teach your dog. Testing will be available at camp for Trick titles. 10 tricks required for a title.

Reliable Recall

Tired of your dog having selective hearing when you call? Want a reliable recall, in spite of distractions? This is the class for you.

Just Leave It

Need a cue to keep your dog out of mischief and things he shouldn’t be into? Need to get their attention immediately? This is the class for you!

Loose Leash Walking

This class is available for up to 5 campers. This method transforms your dog’s leash from a source of conflict into a way to communicate with your dog. 100% positive, simple, and fun!

Wendy Hart

Rock Solid Recall

Improve your recall results with tried and true techniques for getting a consistent response. Class is limited to 10 dogs and their campers.

Leash Reactivity - no experience required

IF YOUR DOG IS HIGHLY REACTIVE DO NOT BRING THEM TO CLASS. PLEASE ATTEND WITHOUT THEM! Specializing on aggression in Dogs, this lecture and demo are for any camper and dog who have experienced some “misbehavior” while their dog is on leash. Does your dog get too excited? Start to bark or growl? Go from being a love bug to Godzilla if they see another dog or person while on leash? Learn from the best on positive ways to correct unruly, fear-aggressive, or “I’m in a naughty mood” behavior!

Loose Leash Walking

This method transforms your dog’s leash from a source of conflict into a metaphorical "telephone line" through which communication flows equally in both directions. Class is limited to 10 dogs and their campers. 100% positive, simple, and fun!

Problem Solving

Learn to anticipate your dogs behavior and shape his responses in positive ways. Class is limited to 10 dogs and their campers. Help your dog put his best paw forward by teaching him confident, appropriate responses and building a communication bridge. A great class to learn how to shape away those cringeworthy moments.

Separation Anxiety Basics

Learn some of the many symptoms of separation anxiety and ways of soothing those jangled doggie nerves. Separation anxiety is a complex issue and breaking it down and learning some desensitizing techniques can dramatically improve your dog’s life (and yours).

Clicker Training & Treat delivery

You can do everything else right, but get the treat delivery & timing wrong and you are creating extra work for yourself and extra frustration for your dog. Class is limited to 10 dogs and their campers. Learn the tricks the pros use to build that communication bridge!

Color recognition and communicating with buttons

Use clicker training to teach your dog to differentiate between colors! Unlock your dog's inner genius with teaching them how to identify colors like blue and yellow and intro to communication using recordable buttons.

CGC

Is your dog a “Good Citizen?” Show the world and get your certifications. Training sessions to prepare you for the Canine Good Citizen test. A CGC is earned when the dog and handler together master ten basic skills. Canine Good Citizen instills confidence and good manners for your dog(s) in and out of the house. Accomplishing CGC builds a long-lasting relationship between you and your dog, all while practicing good behavior in public.

CGCA

The next level up of Canine Good Citizen. More advanced skills, impulse control, and advanced cues. If a dog has already earned their CGC, in order to receive their CGCA they must prove able to do ten more advanced skills, such as proper recall.

Therapy

WE DO TRAINING FOR THERAPY TESTING. ACTUAL TESTING IS DONE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION YOU CHOOSE TO WORK WITH. A therapy dog certification means that both handler and dog have completed a series of advanced tests that will prepare them for a life in community service. Once certified a therapy dog is qualified to volunteer in a variety of different community service situations, such as rehabilitation facilities, libraries, hospitals, disaster sites, airport ambassadors, doctor’s offices, and schools. A therapy dog will work comforting children that are learning new skills all the way to giving lonely seniors some cuddly company. A therapy dog and their owner work in unison to improve the lives of people around them.

Anne Miller

Crafts

Paracord Collars, snuffle mats, picture frames, snuffle balls.

Carolyn & May

Crafts

Origami boxes.

Melissa Goodman

Novice Agility-Bring your beginner pup

This class is available for 8 campers and dogs. This is a start at the beginning class for people wanting to try agility. Basic information for a solid start or a good refresher if you haven’t been on the course for awhile.

Intermediate Agility

This class is available for 8 campers and dogs. This class requires basic knowledge of agility equipment and how to run a course. You will learn to improve your communication and get into a healthy rhythm on the course and improve your obstacle skills.

Building Focus & Engagement

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Ever have trouble getting your dog to pay attention to you, especially in public or around distractions? Focus & engagement are more than just nice to have, they are crucial keys to success in all dog training! A focused dog is able to listen to any cues you may give and an engaged dog is enthusiastic & ready to work. This class introduces basic concepts and exercises to help build focus & engagement with your dog.

*All levels welcome
*Understanding of the clicker or specific marker is highly recommended

DIY Enrichment

Learn simple everyday tricks and training techniques to keep your dogs brain engaged and their life full and interesting. Perfect for dogs of all ages and conditions, prevent boredom and encourages good behavior and an enduring bond.

Matt Happy

Give your dog the confidence to know right where he is supposed to be at all times. A safe space away from trouble and out from underfoot. This is a fundamental skill for all dogs and one that will make your life together more harmonious.

Jumping and Impulse Control

Do you have a good dog with a few bad habits? Dogs with impulse control are happy, well-adjusted dogs. Learn to redirect their energy and correct impulsive behavior with these positive techniques.

Novice Tricks - Beginner level

A fun way to sneak in some extra training that your dog will love.

Intermediate Tricks-experience required or instructor consent

This class is available for 10 campers and dogs. Choose from a variety of tricks to teach your dog. Testing is available at camp for tricks titles. 10 tricks required.

Reactivity - how to modify behavior and prevent incidents

Does your dog go from being a model citizen to Godzilla in the blink of an eye? Learn how to spot this behavior in advance and find positive ways to prevent it. Eliminate this unwanted behavior for a more relaxed and successful relationship.

Katie McGuire

Advanced Agility - Experience Required

This class is available for 8 campers and dogs. This advanced class will focus on sharpening your agility skills and perfecting each object. Build your agility dream team!

Building Focus & Engagement

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Ever have trouble getting your dog to pay attention to you, especially in public or around distractions? Focus & engagement are more than just nice to have, they are crucial keys to success in all dog training! A focused dog is able to listen to any cues you may give and an engaged dog is enthusiastic & ready to work. This class introduces basic concepts and exercises to help build focus & engagement with your dog.

*All levels welcome
*Understanding of the clicker or specific marker highly recommended

Building Focus & Engagement ON THE AGILITY FIELD

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Ever have trouble getting your dog to pay attention to you, especially around distractions? Focus & engagement are more than just nice to have, they are crucial keys to success in all dog training! A focused dog is able to listen to any cues you may give and an engaged dog is enthusiastic & ready to work. This class introduces exercises to help build focus & engagement with your dog.

*All levels welcome
*Understanding of the clicker or specific marker highly recommended

Reliable Recall

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Teaching a solid “come when called” behavior is an essential skill for every dog. A reliable recall is not only incredibly useful, but it could also be life-saving! This workshop will focus on teaching a reliable emergency recall and will introduce a variety of exercises to help proof and strengthen it.

Recommended prerequisite: None

Skills they will learn:

• Come when called - “Come Touch”
• Exercises to strengthen the recall cue

On-Leash Manners & Appropriate Greetings

This class is available for up to 12 dogs and their campers. Whether friendly, happy and enthusiastic, or frustrated and loud, our dogs should not be dragging us across the street to meet others! Teach your dog the appropriate way to politely greet other dogs and humans. Establish good habits and social skills with on-leash behavior.

Recommended prerequisite: Basic understanding of Loose Leash Walking (does not need to be a mastered skill). Friendly with other dogs and humans.*

*Only reliably friendly dogs will be allowed to greet, others may remain off to the side to observe.

Topics Covered & Skills they will Learn:

• The Basics of Loose Leash Walking
• The appropriate steps to “Say Hello”

Hiking Etiquette

This class is available for up to 12 dogs and their campers. Take your training skills to the trails! Learn what skills you should utilize when hiking with your dog, in order to keep you and others safe, while being polite and respectful to other hikers. This class can be done either on or off leash, but off leash dogs MUST be able to be under control. We will talk about what you should bring on a hike, safety, trail specific rules, etc.

Recommended prerequisite: Basic understanding of Loose Leash Walking (does not need to be a mastered skill). Recall (come when called) required IF you plan to take your dog off leash.

Friendly/tolerant with other dogs and humans is REQUIRED!

Topics covered & Skills they will learn:

• Basic on and off leash skills for hikes (sit, wait, etc.)
• Teaching your dog to “check-in” with you
• What to do when you come across other hikers

Appropriate Play and Interactions

Description of Workshop: What do “appropriate play and interactions” look like? In this hybrid workshop/lecture we will watch interactions between dogs, examining their body language and demeanor to help understand more about what is going on. The instructor will select dogs based on size, energy level, and play-style, from the attendants to play in small groups one at a time. Play will be moderated, while explaining what is going on while they are interacting.

The class would also cover when and how you should interrupt play, versus when you should let things “play out.”

Recommended prerequisite: This class would be for friendly and playful dogs ONLY as active participants, but would be open to all campers as observers of dogs whom are questionable with others, in order to learn. If your dog is reactive, or gets easily worked up, or doesn’t have a play time “off switch” please leave them IN THEIR CRATES and come to the class by yourself to observe.

Topics Covered & Skills they will Learn:

• What is appropriate during canine play
• When and how to interrupt inappropriate play
• How to structure play sessions (how to start, how long to go, and when to stop)

Barb & Diane

Photographing Fido

Learn from the professionals how to get the best photos of your adorable pup. Simple tricks and techniques.

Camp Photo’s

Our photographic team will be at the beach Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning to take your official camp photo at the pier. Please make it a point of stopping by and getting your photo taken during those times.

Beth Williams

Physical Therapy for your dog

Physical Therapy: Learn from a professional what physical therapy for animals involves and how PT can improve the health and well-being of our dogs at any age, before and/or after injury or surgery. Whether your dog is a star athlete or a couch potato, learn to spot the tell-tale signs of injury or aging and how therapy can help.

Scent-national Sensory Gardens for Dogs

A sensory garden is an area where all of our dogs’ senses can come into play. Natural behaviors like sniffing and investigating a (safe) environment are beneficial to dogs’ psychological and physical well-being. The opportunity to see, hear, smell, touch and even taste items in a safe space that includes a variety of obstacles and textures can increase dogs’ confidence while stimulating their minds and bodies. Wild Blue Dog Camp is a natural sensory garden experience. Let’s get creative about how to optimize our dogs’ senses to enrich their lives back at home!

Massaging your dog

Everyone loves a massage! Learn the techniques to soothe tired muscles and make your dog feel wonderful. A great bonding class, please bring a towel or blanket for your dog.

Stability / core exercise

A strong core is as important for your dog as it is for you for optimal function and stability. Strengthen their core with these simple exercises to keep your pup looking and feeling great.

Fitness with Fido

It’s always more fun to exercise with a partner and your dog is always ready when you are! Here is a fitness routine you can do with your dog to keep you both in great shape.

Sport warm up and cool down

All sports enthusiasts know the importance of the right warm up and cool down. The right exercises make all the difference between a good workout and a great one while also minimizing the possibility of injury. Learn these simple exercises for maximum long term health and a competitive edge.

Super Seniors

Did you know that dogs are considered “seniors” when they reach half of their anticipated life expectancy? Learn to provide the best possible support for your aging dog, including tips on nutrition, exercise and mobility, mental stimulation, and simple home adaptations to make your dog’s senior years “golden”. Help them live their best lives and longer lives.

Pupnic (PATIO)

This class is available for up to 16 dogs and their campers. Sample a variety of healthy food that you can enjoy and share with your dog in a picnic setting. See what your dog prefers when given the opportunity to choose - fruits, vegetables, cheeses, proteins. Bring a towel / blanket / chair and let's eat!

Zen Dog

Living with dogs improves our health/well being, decrease stress and reminds us of what is important in our busy lives. Learn how we can return the favor for our dogs, using aromatherapy, music, breathing, petting/massage, foods, and an optimal balance of activity and rest so that our canine companion can live their best life.

Christine Young

Beginning Recall - no experience required. This class is prerequisite for Advanced Recall

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Learn the 4 basics of fast, reliable recalls. Class includes intense work on learning core concepts and essential cues needed to get those lightening fast recalls.

Intermediate Recall - must have completed Beginning Recall or have instructor consent

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Perfect the 4 basics of fast, reliable recalls. Class focuses on core concepts and the team building needed to get those lightening fast recalls.

Advanced Recall - must have completed Intermediate Recall or have instructor consent

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Learn to perfect your recall and get your dog thinking you are sexier than a squirrel!

10 Things on a Bench/ Urban Agility/PARKOUR patterns - no experience needed

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Can’t find the time to train? No time for classes or fancy equipment? This class shows you how to use something as common as a bench for short, successful and fun training sessions.

Advanced PARKOUR Hike-Dog must have solid foundation cues (sit, stay, up, over, etc). Campers must be able to hike 2 miles on uneven trails.

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Learn to use the environment around you everyday as a training & conditioning opportunity. Using more advanced cues and more complex skills this hike will show you how to hike along a more rigorous trail and incorporate short, fun training sessions your dog will love.

Puppy 101 - your dog must be under 2yrs of age or instructor consent

Start your puppy down the right path toward confidence and open communication.

Laura Nativo

Mini Clinics

Address those things you and your 4 footed teammate need to get just right. Improve your communication skills and have the dream team you always knew you could. This small setting will allow you to work and watch in a tiny class environment-the very best way to learn and create an open flow of information and communication.

Kayak Tour - experience required

Cruise the coastline of beautiful Lake Tahoe with your best 4-legged friend.

Intro to Kayak and Paddleboard - no experience needed but be prepared to get wet!

Learn to Kayak & Paddleboard with your very best buddy. People/Dogs with NO EXPERIENCE. Class is limited to 6 dogs and their campers.

Intermediate Kayak

Classes on water. Some experience needed, camper must be able to get up and up & down on board or kayak. Class is limited to 6 dogs and their campers.

Advanced/Performer Tricks Mini Clinic

Small group environment for you to work on a specific trick of your choice. You choose from a variety of tricks to teach your dog. Testing will be available at camp for Trick titles.

Intermediate Tricks - experience required or instructor consent

This course is limited to 8 campers. Choose from a variety of tricks to teach your dog. Testing will be available at camp for Trick titles. 10 tricks required for a title.

The Business End of Show Business

Acting, modeling, and influencing. Learn the basics from one of the most successful trainer and dog teams in the business. If you think your dog has that special something and you are looking for some extra income, come and talk to a pro with years of experience.

Lori Wells

Various Diet Options from Home Cooked to RAW

Don’t just feed your dog, give him the diet that will make him THRIVE, from puppy to super senior. Our professional nutritionist with over 12 years experience will guide your through a variety of home cooked diets designed to help you find the one that’s perfect for your canine best buddy

Holistic Pain Management & New Laser Technique

Whether your dog is an athlete or couch potato, at some point they will have one kind of pain or another. Learn holistic techniques to bolster your dog’s health and reduce their pain. New portable laser device that can ease pain and speed healing.

The Importance of Moisture and super food toppers

Learn about the importance of moisture in your dog’s diet and the added bonus of super food toppers in helping your dog achieve optimal health for all life stages.

Holistic Parasite Prevention and Traditional Treatments

Learn ways to treat your dog holistically for parasite prevention as well as other traditional treatments. Help your dog avoid unnecessary chemical and pharmaceuticals.

Suzanne Knox

Intro to Kayak and Paddleboard - no experience needed but be prepared to get wet!

Learn to Kayak & Paddleboard with your very best buddy. People/Dogs with NO EXPERIENCE. Class is limited to 6 dogs and their campers.

Intermediate Kayak

Classes on water. Some experience needed, camper must be able to get up and up & down on board or kayak. Class is limited to 6 dogs and their campers.

Can Your Dog dog-paddle? No experience required

This class is available for up to 6 dogs and their campers. Does your dog know how to swim? Or are they just thrashing around and trying to get back to shore? Teach your dog this fundamental skill and give them a lifesaving skill, as well as a joyful activity for the rest of their life.

Intermediate Agility

Basic knowledge of obstacles required. Improve upon your existing skills.

Just For Fun Agility

Join us on the course for some tail wagging fun.

Distance Agility

Tired of slowing your dog down on the agility field? Learn long distance handling skill that will allow you to direct your dog from a distance and let the fast partner go fast!

Lake Games

Get ready for some wet-n-wild fun down at the beach. Paddleboard or kayak experience necessary. Win Prizes.

Maximizing each Obstacle & Competition Hacks

Learn ways to cut time off each obstacle and short cuts on the course. Cut your run times without missing a mark.

Glenda Pate

Lost Items:

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Dogs will search for lost items. Examples may include your keys, wallet, cell phone, piece of clothing, hat, purse, etc.

Find Me:

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. Search and Rescue type game where owner hides and the dog is sent to find them. An item that has the owner’s scent on it is used to follow a track to the owner. Dog will be handled on a longline by instructor.

Find me, not you:

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. A scent discrimination game where your dog is taught to find an object with your scent and ignore the scent of strangers on the other objects.

Antler Hunt-no experience required

This class is available for up to 10 dogs and their campers. This class is about the fastest growing sport in Dog World-Shed Antler Hunting! Using plastic antlers that have been covered in “deer scent” your dog will be taught to hunt antlers. After this class your dog will have the ability to find “real” antlers in the wild. Shed deer antlers are used as chew treats for dogs, buttons, door handles, home decor and more.

Show Me the $money$

This class is available for 10 campers. Teach your dog to sniff out $ all while teaching and sharpening your dogs scent work skills.

Introduction to Scent Work - no experience required

This class is available for 10 campers. Scent Work is a sport that mimics the task of working detection dogs to locate a scent and communicate to the handler that the scent has been found. This class will teach you the basics and get you started on an exhilarating sport that any dog, at any age, can be successful. Real-life detection dogs are trained to search for a variety of things–drugs, explosives, human remains, currency, humans (such as for Search and Rescue), and much more. Scent Work takes this amazing working relationship and turns it into a fun game that any dog can play.

Scent Work Challenges- experience required for both dog & handler

This class is available for up to 8 dogs and their campers. Learn more complex techniques and advanced scent hides.

Scent Work Games

This course is limited to 12 campers. Have some fun and playfully sharpen those nose work skills with these games.

CGC

Is your dog a “Good Citizen?” Show the world and get your certifications. Training sessions to prepare you for the Canine Good Citizen test. A CGC is earned when the dog and handler together master ten basic skills. Canine Good Citizen instills confidence and good manners for your dog(s) in and out of the house. Accomplishing CGC builds a long-lasting relationship between you and your dog, all while practicing good behavior in public.

CGCA

The next level up of Canine Good Citizen. More advanced skills, impulse control, and advanced cues. If a dog has already earned their CGC, in order to receive their CGCA they must prove able to do ten more advanced skills, such as proper recall.

Scott Pack

Lure Coursing

Chase the plastic “bunny” around a large field course. This activity brings out the prey drive in your dog and gives him an excellent opportunity to really stretch and run, run, run across the field! One of our most popular activities!