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One day William Alexander show handling clinic in Kingston, Ontario on Saturday, November 30th. Hosted by Luv-A-K9 Inc. Total cost for dog and handler team is $113.00 (including HST).

To register call 613-389-2895 or email info@luvak9.com.

* Originally posted as being held on Saturday, October 26th and is now being held on Saturday, November 30th.

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Two-day conformation handling / presentation workshop with William Alexander.

To register contact William at willalexander819@gmail.com.

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The Red Barn Event Centre is offering two half-day Frisbee workshops in Barrie.

(1) K9 Frisbee Foundation Workshop:
- 9:00am - 12:00pm / $50.00 + HST
In this beginner friendly workshop we will work on foundation skills for both handler and dog, focusing on building a solid retrieval, safe throwing techniques and introduction to fun freestyle moves/throws. It is recommended that your dog to have an interest in chasing and tugging toys or Frisbees. Please be sure to bring a crate for your dog.

(2) K9 Frisbee Freestyle Workshop:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm / $50.00 + HST
Frisbee Freestyle is the high flying combination of great music, cool tricks and unique routines that captivate your audience and show off the connection between K9 and handler. In this beginner friendly workshop we will work on routine building, throwing techniques and freestyle tricks appropriate for each individual dog. It is recommended that your dog already reliably catch and retrieve a Frisbee. Please be sure to bring a crate for your dog.

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Improve your dog training by working with chickens! Red Barn Event Centre is holding Level I - Discrimination - Introduction to Operant Conditioning.
Chickens are an incredible animal of study. The skills learned in this workshop can be applied to improving the communication between the trainer and other animals, especially dogs.

This camp is open to everyone. No experience required. Improving timing, decision-making, observation and mechanical skills of the trainer are the focus of this workshop - students will work on capturing behaviours, systematic desensitization, shaping and the use of targets - reinforcement, punishment and extinction of behaviours will be covered - students will learn proper timing of reinforcement, how to set criteria and how to determine rates of reinforcement -each student will get two chickens to work with, one experienced and one untrained Camp cost includes lunch, snack and all supplies.

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This seminar is offered by Sled Dog Sports Association of Southwestern Ontario (SASSO). Presented by Bekka Gunner, RVT. Date: September 8th 10:00 am – 12:00 noon-ish
Location: 360 King St, Unit #2 , Palmerston, ON
Pre-Registration: $35 for 1 dog per person (without dog $30)/ Pre-registration closes Sept 4th at 8pm
Last Minute Registration: $40 with dog & $35 without dog

Minimum of 6 people required to run this Seminar. All money raised goes to help support the MacGregor Point Dryland Sled Dog Derby on Nov 9-10th. Book your spot for this fun and educational Seminar.

E-Transfer to: lisadegennaro@gmail.com

Seminar will be about 1 hour - 1.15 hours of lecture, followed by 1 hour-ish practical time for questions and to learn how to apply what you leaned on your dog.

Seminar will be about proactive physical rehabilitative therapy techniques and identifying pain. This session is open to owners interested in learning how to be proactive about physio care for sport dogs. Order of discussion and demonstration:
1.) desensitizing canine athletes to handling for routine examination
2.) supplemental care including glucosamine, EPA/DHA, probiotic, chondroitin, etc and how to develop a supplemental care as well as an emergency injury care plan with your veterinarian.
3.) pre work out warm up basics
4.) basic stretches and PROM (passive range of motion)
5.) cool down techniques
6.) identifying and localizing sources of pain for timely and effective triage and veterinary care.

Workshop attendees will leave with the basic knowledge to be able to safely perform basic physical exam checks on their personal dogs to help identify changes and signs of stress/pain. The handler will have the basic skills to properly warm up and cool down their dog before and after strenuous physical activity. The handler will be able to do simple physical therapy and stretching techniques to improve their dogs passive range of motion, balance, and overall performance.

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Grooming Trade Show on July 27 and 28 at the Mold-Masters SportsPlex in Georgetown. Free admission if you pre-register before July 20th, or $10 at the door.

Grooming competitions, seminars (extra cost) and approximately 30 vendors.

Visit the website for registration and details - www.TOGroomingShow.com.

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Two back-to-back Retriever training workshops at the Red Barn Event Centre in Barrie.

Part 1: Have you ever thought about doing some retrieve training foundations with your retriever breed or just want to build a retrieve with your family pet. This workshop is for you. Build a foundation retrieve with Billie. This is a prerequisite to our retriever training Part 2 workshop.

Part 2: Build on the foundation skills learned in part 1 with Billie. Not just for retriever training. Build a more reliable retrieve to use in agility training, Disc or just in exercising your dog. $40+HST per part, per dog. All breeds welcome!

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Earthdog training day open to all dogs able to enter a 9-inch tunnel. Training will focus on introduction to quarry & tunnels, Junior practice, Senior recall.

Pre-registration required. For more information contact Laurel Whistance-Smith at 705-277-9183 or manverspack@nexicom.net.

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A full day of lectures given by industry professionals. Topics include:
- Environmental allergies
- Ear disease and food allergies
- Preventing and treating common sport dog injuries
- Managing reactive dogs at shows/trials
- Grain-free diets, Taurine and Dilated Cardiomyopathy.

See seminar registration form for details.

Mail registration forms to: 44 Valerie Court, Cambridge, Ontario N3C 3H4

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Champion Grooming Show on May 31 - June 2 in Smith Falls (located between Ottawa and Kingston).

Featuring grooming workshops, demontrations, Poodle University, Handling Master Class with Allison Foley and Will Alexander and much more.

See the Event Website link for all details.

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Earthdog training for Beginner and Advanced levels on Sunday, May 26th at Country Lane Pet Resort in Bowmanville.

See seminar registration form for details. You must pre-register. All dogs that can fit in a 9” tunnel are welcome.

* [May 6]: * The Beginner session is now full *. Spots are still available for the Advanced session.

* The Earthdog Training has been cancelled. If you have questions contact the event secretary.

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Eastlake Cavalier Club is holding a one-day health seminar with Dr. Judy Morgan, DVM, CVA, CVCP, CVFT on Saturday, May 25th at the Cobourg Community Centre.

Topics include health, nutrition, food therapy, understanding pet labels, natural parasite prevention, vaccinations, and care.

For more information or to register, contact Wendy Roemer at 905-372-9425 or eastlakecavalierclub@gmail.com.

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Training day open to all earthdogs (Dachshunds and all Terriers that are small enough to navigate a 9-inch tunnel).

All levels offered - IQ, JE, SE and ME. Pre-registration is required.

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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.

See the seminar registration form for details.

* Only 7 working spots left as of March 7th.

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Whether you have a competition dog, a canine athlete or a less active couch potato, all dogs can benefit from proper exercises that build both core strength and body awareness. Especially in the wintertime and muddy spring season, fitness exercises are important to maintain strong physical health and provide mental stimulation that tires your pooch even when it is difficult to get outside and play.



Fitness Foundations Intro is a great way to stimulate and condition your dogs. We will cover all of the basics of canine conditioning with a bonus session of conditioning your dogs to the treadmill.

Fitness Foundation 2 will add on to the skills you learned in our fitness foundation 1 workshop and include a bonus session on the treadmill.

Register for Part 1 and Part 2 separately (there are 2 separate online registration links).

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The Bull Terrier Club of Canada is holding a seminar with Dr. Sarah Silcox DVM that will explore the use of CBD oils for pets.

The seminar is in Markham on Sunday, April 14th. See the seminar flyer for details.

** Registration has been extended to Tuesday, April 10th. To register email bullayr@xplornet.com.

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Muskoka District Kennel Club is holding a CKC Scent Detection Match with Jane Book on Saturday, April 13th.

Learn about rules for CKC Scent Detection. Two Novice sessions will be offered 9:30 to noon & 1 to 3:30. Advanced session will be offered Sunday if there is enough interest. Novice Dogs includes instinct test.

Cost – Working Spot $45.00, register before March 13 and cost is $40.00. Audit spots $20.00.

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This workshop sold out the last time it was offered. Register now to avoid disappointment! Location: Red Barn Event Centre Barrie (8464 County Road 27, Barrie, Ontario).

All dogs must come with proof of their current vaccinations. This workshop takes place indoors; please bring clean indoor footwear.

Clicker Part 1: Are you interested in learning more about clicker training or honing your clicker skills? This workshop is for you. We will begin by discussing clicker training and its relevance in training. Hands on exercises will be performed before we actually train our dogs.

Clicker Part 2: Continued learning of clicker training that expands on Part 1.

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Saturday, April 6 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Red Barn Event Center in Barrie

Would you like your dogs to live longer, healthier lives? This seminar is geared towards breeders, rescues and soon-to-be puppy owners.

See seminar flyer for details.

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Saturday, April 6 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Red Barn Event Center in Barrie.

Exceptional puppies and exceptional litters sometimes create exceptional circumstances. This seminar will teach you how to meet the developmental needs of your puppies when rearing under less than ideal circumstances. This seminar is geared towards breeders, rescues and soon-to-be puppy owners.

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K9 Central is holding a one-day Obedience Handling and Heeling workshop with Marie Sawford at K9 Central in Bowmanville.

See seminar registration form for details.

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The Red Barn Event Centre is offering 3 Agility foundations workshops with Danielle LeVangie over 2 weekends (Sunday, February 17 and Sunday, February 24).

Come out and learn the foundation skills in one of the most popular dog sports! Agility is an exciting race against the clock in which dog-and-handler teams complete a series of obstacles in a designated order.

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Red Barn Event Centre is holding and introduction to Clicker training workshop on Saturday, February 16th from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

The workshop will begin by discussing clicker training and its relevance in training. Hands on exercises will be performed before we actually train our dogs.

Working spot: $65.

Prerequisites: Dogs must have worked in a class environment before and must be crated or stay on a mat in between working sessions. Crating is preferable because you will be working away from your dogs.

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Beat the winter blues! Canine fitness exercises are a great way to stimulate and condition your dogs on these cold winter days.

This workshop will cover foundations of canine conditioning with a bonus session of conditioning your dogs to the treadmill. You'll go home with a tired pup, and the knowledge to practice many of the skills at home on a regular basis.

Please bring your indoor footwear and proof of your dog's vaccinations. Free parking available onsite. Register now -- this workshop has sold out in the past! Only $45/dog.

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Come out and learn the exciting sport of Agility with your dog! This workshop is open to all breeds and ages. Proof of vaccinations is required to attend.

Foundations Level 1A (9 am to noon) focuses on introducing dogs to body awareness, agility equipment and reading their handler's cues using custom foundation equipment as well as low jumps, tunnel, and half height contact equipment. Goals include obstacle confidence, safety and independence. Impulse control and attention work exercise are also covered in this workshop. Working Spot: $90 Junior Handler: $40

Foundations Level 1B (1 - 4 pm) focuses on introducing dogs to full height contact equipment, 2 x 2 weave and simple sequences requiring up to one side change. Equipment includes: low jumps, tunnel, contact equipment and 2 x 2 weave. Dog/handler teams will learn to read and complete simple sequences, reward proper handling cues and side changes. Working Spot: $90 Junior Handler: $40.

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Our next Seminar at Sea will depart January 27, 2019 travelling the Western Caribbean aboard the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas. Speakers include:

- Dr. R. Hutchison, DVM (Repro)
- Dr. Carol Beauchat, PHD (Genetics)
- Jeffrey Pepper (International Judge and Author)
- Lisa Curry, ESQ. (Canine Contracts)

Visit our website at www.canineseminaratsea.com.

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Panagenics is offering a free one-day workshop so you can learn about Panagenics. See the flyer for details.

For more information or to register contact Heather at panagenicsontario@gmail.com or 289-439-6072

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The first hour of this workshop will cover benefits of home and professional massage, simple techniques and paws on demonstrations. The second hour will be quality one on one massage time between dog and owner in a group massage session in a zen-like setting with music and lighting.

All participants MUST have done the first hour intro session, but once completed are able to join in on all monthly 2nd hour sessions.

Participant should bring yoga mat or towel and treats for their dog. Dog should be able to function in a group setting and be comfortable with downtime during lecture component. Proof of vaccinations is required to attend.

Cost is $40 for the two hour session and $25 for folks that do only the 2nd hour (completed part one at a previous session). Max 15 people in this paws-on workshop. Register online: www.redbarneventcentre.com

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St. Johns Pet First Aid Course on Saturday, January 6th. Location is 80 Bradford Street, Barrie.

Course starts at 9:00 a.m. and costs $125 per person. Please call 705-726-0991 to book a spot.