The Saturday Workshop
One day. Part One of Building A Solid Canine — the Foundation every dog starts with — taught by Garrett, then dogs evaluated live in front of the room. You leave knowing what you're looking at, the fundamentals of training, and how to apply them.
What you'll learn
The Foundation is the part of the system nobody skips. How to set training goals. What a disposition is, and what drives your dog — prey, social, civil, defense. How to properly evaluate a temperament, so you can handle and train the dog in front of you. Then the tools: training phases, the 90-10 rule, reinforcement and timing, the reward mark, engagement, and leash yielding. It's the why behind everything you'll ever do with a leash.
The day
Check-in 9:30. Lecture 10:00 to 12:00. Questions 12:00 to 12:30. Lunch 12:30 to 1:00 — bring your own. Evaluations from 1:00 until every dog has been evaluated.
Placerville, CA. The address comes with your confirmation.
Two seats
General Admission
The full day, lecture only, no dog. Come learn the system and watch the evaluations. The printed workbook is available at the table for $50.
Claim My Seat — $50
Working Evaluation
The full day, and your dog is evaluated live by Garrett. Includes the printed workbook, the digital book, and your dog's written route through it. Every dog is evaluated first. All dogs are welcome with accurate disclosure, including dogs with a bite history. One adult handler and one dog per spot.
Evaluate My Dog — $200
Both seats close the Wednesday before at 9 PM. Fifteen of each per date. All sales are final.
Dates
More dates are announced by phone and at each workshop.
Good to know
Minors are welcome with a supervising adult. Bring a chair or cushion if you want one, your own lunch and water, and something to write with. The day is photographed and recorded. Can't make a date? Call — we come to you.