Essentials of Dog Behavior and Psychology Workshop

New workshops coming in Summer 2026!

TBD Summer 2026

8 AM to 3 PM each day

TBD

San Luis Obispo, CA

Gain a better understanding of dog behavior, while learning to accurately assess dogs, identify problem issues, determine the underlying causes, & develop successful training plans.

 

Our workshops were created for dog owners and dog industry professionals, to offer a truly comprehensive education in all aspects of dog training, dog behavior, behavior modification, client counseling, teaching classes and thriving in your work. It combines a mix of classroom and hands-on learning as students work one-on-one with dogs through different scenarios in order for everyone to best learn how to have the dog succeed. Learn a new mindset that switches from training dogs to creating a lifestyle.

For dog professionals you will learn how to create a more successful organization overall, increasing your overall potential. We'll show you how to connect better with your clients, including managing their expectations and emotions, learning how to motivate, when and how to apply pressure, and most importantly how to transfer our knowledge and skills over to them.

WHAT WILL YOUR WORKSHOPS TEACH ME?

HOW TO HELP DOGS THAT ARE FERAL, SHY, INSECURE, SCARED, TIMID, NERVOUS

HOW TO WORK WITH PROTECTIVE, DEFENSIVE, REACTIVE, AGGRESSIVE DOGS

HOW TO USE OUR CREATIVITY AND ENVIRONMENT TO REHABILITATE DOGS

DIFFERENT PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL TOOLS FOR DIFFERENT SCENARIOS

WHAT MOTIVATES OUR DOGS, INCLUDING PROPER TIMING AND APPLICATION

WHEN TO DIRECT AND WHEN TO CORRECT, AND WITH WHAT INTENSITY