These fun, informative, and accessible workshops are great for brushing up on skills or exploring something new! Dogs of all ages and skill levels are welcome. They must be group-appropriate and comfortable working around other dogs and people. All workshops use positive reinforcement, force-free training methods, focusing on building confidence, communication, and trust while keeping learning enjoyable for your dog.
Saturdays 9-11am
Community Center
Resident $65 | Nonresident $75
Instructor: Katie Morgan, ABCDT (Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer), Forever K9 Training
Register Online or at the Community Center
August 8 • Sneak Peak into Mantrailing | 2050702-08
Mantrailing is a scent-based activity where dogs learn to follow a specific human scent trail. It taps into a dog’s natural ability to use their nose while building confidence, focus, and teamwork. Unlike other scent sports, mantrailing allows dogs to work in a natural, methodical way, using both ground and airborne scent. The class emphasizes clear communication, leash handling, and reading your dog’s body language as they work.
August 22 • Shed Hunting Workshop | 2050702-09
Shed hunting is an excellent way to provide both mental and physical enrichment while strengthening your dog’s focus, confidence, and working drive. Learn the fundamentals of locating naturally dropped deer antlers using scent, search patterns, and teamwork.
Beginner Parkour • Sep 19 | 3050702-01
Canine parkour, a fun and practical activity that builds confidence, body awareness, and teamwork. Using safe obstacles, dogs learn how to navigate their environment with purpose while responding to clear handler cues. This class is suitable for beginner teams looking to expand their training toolkit and strengthen communication, however no prior experience is required.
Paws for Poses: Photo Ready Tricks Class • Oct 3 | 3050702-02
These tricks aren’t only fun to learn but also perfect for photos and social media. Whether you’re looking to capture holiday photos, action shots, or everyday memories, this class helps you teach clean, expressive behaviors that photograph beautifully.
Basic Canine First Aid • Oct 31 | 3050702-03
Note this is not a certification class
Gain essential knowledge and skills to respond calmly and effectively during common canine emergencies, including recognizing signs of injury or illness, providing immediate care, and knowing when veterinary attention is needed. This workshop does not replace veterinary care but equips participants with the tools to support their dog until professional help is available. Please note that this is not a first aid certification class.
Holiday Prep • Nov 14 | 3050702-04
Refresher on basic house manners (leave it, settling on cue, greeting people) Get your dog ready for holiday guests, busy households, and seasonal gatherings with this practical refresher class focused on everyday manners and calm behavior. Skills include, “leave it,” settling calmly on cue, polite greetings with visitors, and maintaining focus around distractions. Create a more relaxed and enjoyable home environment for your family, guests, and pet during this exciting time of year.
Introduction to Basic Nose Work • Nov 21 | 3050702-05
Nose work is a scent detection sport that allows your dog to use its natural scenting abilities to find hidden odors. This class introduces your dog to the art of “searching with purpose.” Odors used can be human odors (your odor) or competition odors (UKC Birch essential oil). Class will be taught to recreational standards and is not a competition nose work class. All ages, no prerequisite classes.
Intermediate Parkour • Dec 5 | 3050702-06
Prerequisite Beginner Parkour, offered September 19
Build onto your parkour skills by learning more parkour skills such as tic tacs, back feet movement and rebounds.
Holiday Prep: Settling in the midst of chaos • Dec 19 | 3050702-07
Give your dog the power to relax and regulate when life gets busy, loud, and unpredictable. Using the “settle” cue and building a strong “place” behavior, dogs will practice remaining calm around everyday chaos. Structured exercises and gradual exposure help handlers build duration, relaxation, and confidence while teaching their dogs how to disengage and decompress. This class is ideal for dogs who struggle to relax at home, become overstimulated easily, or need help learning how to “turn off” in exciting situations.