In Sync Agility

NOSE WORK PRACTICE -Sunday October 4:30-6pm

Location: In Sync Agility 1108 Post Rd. Madison, WI
Dogs should be working odor. Weather dependent some hides may be outdoors - please dress accordingly.
Cost is $20
Email: [email protected]

NEW TO NOSE WORK? We have an Intro to Nose Work Session from 2-4pm right before this practice session. Same location. Email: [email protected] to register. Cost for the Intro session is $35.

WHEN: Sunday, October 4 2-4pm
WHAT: Scent Work Sampler - an Intro to scent work
WHERE: In Sync Agility, Madison, WI
COST: $35

This workshop is open to dogs of any age.

Email: [email protected] to register

NEW FOUNDATIONS CLASS:

Start your dog's agility training with strong FOUNDATIONS! This class focuses on the skills needed for your future agility career, including engagement, body awareness, toy play, obstacle foundations, and more!

This class is open to any dog over 8 weeks of age including older dogs who may benefit from revisiting FOUNDATIONS.

I have a couple of openings in Annette's VERBALS workshop THIS Saturday morning. Overwhelmed / think you'll never remember which verbals to use when? Be curious and come learn more!

Email: [email protected] FMI and/or to register.

VERBALS
w/
ANNETTE ALFONSO
Saturday morning Sept 12

Ever wonder if you and your dog are speaking the same language? Hint: you might not be 😉

This 1/2 day seminar is designed to help you decide:
HOW many verbals you NEED
WHAT they mean
WHEN to use them (it is probably WAY earlier than you think!)

This seminar is appropriate for any age dog / any level of dog and handler experience. Annette will help you define and clarify the meaning of your words.

Annette is the coach of the European Open team and is a great friend of mine. In addition to being an excellent instructor she is simply a great person and a ton of FUN! Come ready to learn and laugh at the same time!

Email: [email protected] FMI and/or to register.

NOVICE/INTERMEDIATE HANDLING CLASS
Is your dog beyond the foundational level, and ready for more? If so, this class is perfect for you!

This class will utilize exercises that focus on ex*****on and handling of common agility challenges such as front, rear, and blind crosses, sends, collection, and obstacle commitment. The goal of this class is to help teams improve their teamwork and confidence.

Exercises in this class will be designed to help handlers refine their mechanics while building the dog’s independence and skills. This class is ideal for teams that are already competing, or close to competing.

Prerequisites: Sequences MAY include contacts and weaves, but they can be skipped as needed. Dogs should already be sequencing.

If your dog is on all 3 odors and you would like to practice come join us!

We will be practicing sourcing and working our trained final response behavior. This session will focus on sourcing the odor in a pile of “clutter” which may include various containers (both plastic and cardboard), metal vessels, chairs, etc. Adjustments will be made according to each dog’s level.

Email: [email protected] to register. Limit 8 teams.

I've debated all night whether to post anything about the situation in FL regarding a dog hoarder.

****VIDEO AT END OF POST - WATCH AT YOUR OWN DISCRETION****

I know this person or at least I did at one time. Our paths crossed in the world of border collies. Her primary interest was in the conformation ring so not *my* kind of border collies but her dogs were well cared for and immaculately groomed. I believe she also put a MACH on at least one of her dogs.

It is easy to say "throw her in jail" and I don't necessarily disagree but somewhere / somehow things went terribly wrong for Paige. She and a friend of mine co-chaired the Border Collie Nationals many years ago - I was there competing. Paige loved the breed and was proud of her accomplishments.

As a society it seems that we fail and fail again to provide the mental health support people may need. I don't have any answer other than tragedies such as this do not need to happen. In her case she abused dogs. In other cases there are mass shootings. What are the answers???

To donate to the Treasure Coast Humane Society who is caring for these dogs: https://hstc1.org/Donate-Emergency

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1955213288789204&id=100064550981128&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=RPoCTM2XDN6ObrFp

Send a message to learn more

VERBALS
w/
ANNETTE ALFONSO
Saturday morning Sept 12

Ever wonder if you and your dog are speaking the same language? Hint: you might not be 😉

This 1/2 day seminar is designed to help you decide:
HOW many verbals you NEED
WHAT they mean
WHEN to use them (it is probably WAY earlier than you think!)

This seminar is appropriate for any age dog / any level of dog and handler experience. Annette will help you define and clarify the meaning of your words.

Annette is the coach of the European Open team and is a great friend of mine. In addition to being an excellent instructor she is simply a great person and a ton of FUN! Come ready to learn and laugh at the same time!

Email: [email protected] FMI and/or to register.

EDIT: FILLED

One working spot available
International Skills and Drills with Ann Braue

This seminar uses short sequences of 4-12 obstacles to bring precision to your timing and ex*****on of international skills and drills. Full courses will not be used. Dogs should be proficient on all equipment and have an understanding of backsides and threadles.

To register or FMI email: [email protected]

Not agility related but I get to indulge since this is my page! Most of you know I'm crazy about all aspects of native gardening, native bumblebees etc. Danae and I along with Wild Ones-Madison and Pollinator Pathways have purchased the license to share this award winning film with you.

THIS EVENT IS FREE!!

THE INCREDIBLE CATERPILLAR is coming August 8! Hopefully, your calendars are marked for Saturday August 8, 11AM at the Sequoya public library. Doors open at 10:30am.

Watch trailer here: https://vimeo.com/1117213704?fl=pl&fe=cm

Please feel free to share the flyer below on all of your social media etc. We greatly appreciate your help in getting word out about this showing!

Hope to see you on the 8th and remember to bring several of your friends! It is not necessary to RSVP however, if you are coming feel free to comment below and maybe share why you too love all things native!