Canine Parkour
As per the International Dog Parkour Association "Dog parkour combines elements of human parkour and dog agility to create an accessible activity for dogs and humans alike. Dogs get introduced to the world of jumping, climbing, balancing over, crawling under, and going around different obstacles in their everyday world. Parkour can be done anywhere and is limited only by one’s imagination. Dog parkour helps with confidence and overcoming fears, and it is a low impact but challenging activity for any canine athlete." Two Grinning Dog staff members are completing the Parkour Instructor Certification Program and will be safely working with your dogs to build confidence and the joy of building new skills.
Canine Stravaig
First developed as a canine enrichment activity at the Grinning Dog in 2019, Canine Stravaig is an outdoor activity that benefits dogs by providing them an opportunity to safely reconnect with their basic natures, their inner doggy-ness. In a Canine Stravaiging session, dogs are offered a mini holiday from the human world and a chance to interact with nature through their own primary sense (olfactory), to move their bodies accordingly and to follow whatever peaks their interests and inclinations.
Carting
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Manners Reminder
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Is your dog forgetting her manners? This Mind your Manners activity acts as a refresher to help them practice manners they once had, or an opportunity to learn a few new ones. All manners practiced here with us will need you to work on them at home in order to transfer, so we will send you regular videos of our Reminder sessions so you can help them do the same at home. Please Note - Mind your Manners sessions do not tackle complex behavior problems or aggression issues.
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Tricks n' Treats
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Every dog needs a few tricks, and some dogs need even more! Dog tricks are excellent for learning focus around other dogs. We’ll cover classic dog tricks like roll over, play dead, and sit up, as well as more advanced behaviors.
In this six-week workshop we emphasize sequencing to string together the behaviors learned in Tricks 1. A great class for the busy dog or the future therapy dog. Your dog will even learn how to skateboard, put away his toys, play basketball and more! |
Scent Work
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Urban herding
Instead of sheep, dogs use their noses to herd large exercise balls into a goal in this six-week workshop. This new dog sport is not just for herding breeds – any dog can do it! Besides being hilarious, it fosters an incredible bond between you & your dog as he masters off-leash obedience and self-control.