Workshops and Seminars
Expand your dog knowledge and enhance your training skills with Marvel Dog Training Academy’s informative workshops and seminars. Led by experienced trainers, these sessions cover a wide range of topics, from basic obedience and behaviour modification to specialized training for sports and activities. Discover new training techniques, gain valuable insights, and strengthen your bond with your dog.
Heeling and Engagement Workshop (2 hours)
Upcoming Dates:
- To be announced
Class Instructor(s):
- Kristi
$75 + GST
Build focus. Create connection. Elevate your heeling.
This workshop is designed to develop the active engagement and foundation skills needed for precise, animated competition heeling. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your current work, we’ll focus on creating a dog that is attentive, motivated, and truly connected to you.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build and maintain strong engagement
- Develop clarity in position and movement
- Increase enthusiasm and drive in your dog’s work
- Strengthen your handling skills for cleaner, more consistent heeling
This is not about drilling patterns, it’s about building the underlying skills that make great heeling possible.
Ideal for teams interested in obedience, rally, or dog sports, as well as anyone wanting a more focused, responsive partner.
Novice Obedience Competition Prep Workshop (3 hours)
Upcoming Dates:
- Sunday, June 7 at 10:00am
Class Instructor(s):
- Kristi
$100 + GST
If you’re looking to bridge the gap between training and trialing, this workshop is designed for you! Our Novice Obedience Competition Prep workshop focuses on helping teams build the confidence, consistency, and ring-readiness needed for successful trial performances.
We’ll cover key concepts such as reducing and fading reinforcement, successfully chaining exercises together, proofing for distractions and ring pressure, improving focus under stress, and creating reliable performance in a trial environment. The goal is to help handlers better understand how to transition from practice to polished competition routines.
Dogs should already have a workable understanding of all Novice obedience exercises in order to get the most out of this workshop. Whether your goal is to enter the ring for the first time or refine your current performance, this workshop will help strengthen both your skills and your teamwork.
Canine Good Neighbour Test
Upcoming Dates:
- To be announced
Class Instructor(s):
- To be accounced
Cost:
- $30.00+ GST Pre-registration
- $35.00+ GST Day of registration
The Canine Good Neighbour (CGN) program is a fun and rewarding way to showcase your dog’s positive behaviour and earn official recognition.
This non-competitive test assesses your dog’s basic skills and ability to handle various everyday situations, including meeting strangers, walking through crowds, and staying calm around distractions. By successfully completing the 12 steps, you’ll demonstrate your dog’s role as a valued member of the community.
Benefits of Participating:
- Strengthen your bond with your dog through training and teamwork
- Boost your dog’s confidence and social skills
- Open doors to dog-friendly activities and events
- Earn official recognition for your dog’s good manners
Learn more about the CGN program.