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Overview:   
 
     
 
Our comprehensive one day workshops are offered to dog owners of any level of training.  Beginners and experienced dog handlers can benefit from the information and training opportunities which are rarely presented in many advanced classes.
 
Many owners complain that they simply do not have the time to take their dog to an 8 or 12 week class, or their schedules do not coincide with lesson  times.  Some do not have the resources to take advantage of our highly successful Board & Train option.
 
A Workshop is a great option for folks who have taken a Beginner class or have brought their dog to our Board & Train program in the past, but would like a refresher at any time in the future.
 
We have developed a one day workshop that covers all of the most frequently used commands like sit, down, stay, heel and come as well as typical manners issues like waiting at the door, jumping up and going after things like food or small animals (the "leave it" exercise).  And, you can count on us to help you establish very high standards of behavior for your dog which will result in reliable responses to the commands, even in the presence of distractions.
 
The One Day Workshop is also the first step in training your dog as a Therapy Dog.  You may find more about our Therapy Dog program here.
 
Interesting lectures about training philosophies and canine psychology are also included in the workshop.
 
When we train a dog, we do not teach the sit one week, then wait another week to teach down, and wait another week to teach the recall command.  But, that is how many 8 or 10 week classes are structured.  We typically teach all of the basic commands to a dog in one day - then, we do the necessary practice on a daily basis.  Our One Day Workshops present the philosophy and the hands-on training in one day, in much the same way that we approach teaching our own and client dogs.  You will learn how we successfully teach dog to be well mannered, socially compliant and happy.
 
 
 
Details
 
     
 
  • The goal of the course is to educate dog owners how to train their own dogs as well as to provide them with all of the information they will need to continue their dog's training at home.
  • This is a hands-on class.  Bring your dog and be ready to see him transform before your very eyes into a compliant, happy companion.
  • Workshops are limited to 8 participants in order to provide sufficient one-on-one time to all participants. 
  • Dogs six months and older are welcome to attend the Workshops.  If your dog is under six months, you may want to consider a "New Puppy Consultation" to get you jump started prior to entering a Workshop.
  • Each dog must have a dedicated handler.
  • Participants in the class receive a certificate, suitable for framing.
  • Workshop participation includes a 28 page booklet of supplementary information, that can be used as a valuable reference guide.
  • Class begins at 9:00 AM and concludes around 5:00 PM
  •  There is a lunch break around noon.  Please bring your own lunch.  Coffee and water are provided.
  • Workshops are held at DarnFar Ranch.  See the Directions link for a map.
  • We can offer the Workshop at satellite locations.  If you would like to host a workshop, please feel free to contact us to schedule a workshop in your area.
  • For groups that have training underway, the One Day Workshop can be tailored to address areas specific to their needs and / or culminate in an AKC CGC Test.
  •  Class Fee:  $135 / dog
  • 4-H Members Discount Rate:  $75 (no aggressive, anti-social dogs)
 
 
  PLEASE NOTE:  Although we can address some minor aggressive behaviors during a Workshop, dogs with serious aggression issues are better served in our professional, Board / Train rehabilitation program or private instruction.  Please feel free to contact us about our other training options.  
     
 
 
Upcoming Class Dates
 
     
 
  MONTH Date   Entry Form CLICK Date to Enter
 

2012 Class Schedule

January 21, 2012
February 11, 2012
March 17, 2012
April 21, 2012
May 19, 2012
June 16, 2012
July 21, 2012
August 18, 2012
September 15, 2012
October 20, 2012
November 17, 2012
December 15, 2012

  

2012 Enrollment Form

 

Learn how to teach your dog to lie down and stay at a One Day Workshop

 

  
 
Cancellation Policy:
 
  We understand when unexpected circumstances prohibit a student from providing us sufficient time to cancel their attendance in a Workshop.  We gladly  transfer a Workshop entry to a future Workshop date.  However, because with little notice we are unable to fill the training spot in the seminar, transferring an entry to a future date is limited to one occurrence.  
  NSF check fee:  $25  
     
   
$135 class fee.

Please select the class date, above, to sign up for the course.

  
     
   
$75 4-H Kids Discount
  
     
 
Auditing the Workshop:
 
     
 
Due to limited space, the handler and one immediate family member may attend for each paid entry.
If you would like to observe without participating with a dog, you may sign up as as "Audit Only". 
Use the entry form above - the "Audit Only" information is designed with a red *  
Audit spaces are $50 (bring your own lunch) 
 
     
 
Feedback:
 
     
 
After attending a Workshop, Carl & Diane from Chicago wrote:
Just a quick note to tell you how much both Diane and I enjoyed the class on Saturday. The day flew by and there was just so much great stuff in your presentation and exercises. Everything was so well planned and carried out and fun. We talked about everything on the trip back home…. Did you see how Ellie did this, did you see how Hope reacted….boy didn't that make a lot of sense what Tammie said about this and so forth. It has been a long time since  Both Meg and Sugar had gone to an 8 week puppy class at a place around our home and that didn't even come close to what you offer.

Every part of the class was so informative, interesting and fun, your passion for what you are doing really came through loud and clear as well as your deep knowledge and years of experience. I know on you website you say at the end of the day you will take home a new dog and that is true, while I can't speak for everyone I can honestly say that our dogs also took home new guardians. We understand that the ball is in our court now and all the information in the world means nothing unless we follow through and use it. We are diligently practicing CIT MEANS SIT not only with Ellie and Hope but with Meg and Sugar too, everyone is going to be on the same page.

All that aside it was just plain nice to see you and Robert again and hopefully there will be more opportunities to do just that. We are sure glad to be part of the DarnFar family.

 

  
 
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