Barn Hunting is a cool sport that has swept the nation and it’s not just for terriers. Taken as an offshoot from the original AKC “Earth Dog” Competition, Barn Hunt was started to broaden the sport for all competitors and just small terrier breeds. This is the first step in Barn Hunt and a great […]

This session is focused on tracking foundations for IPO. However, the foundations used for IPO are suitable for introductory SAR work or AKC tracking and each student will work on their own individualized goals. We will be focusing on field work where each dog is.  Tracking will typically be on the property of Gold Country […]

This is a great class to get started in the cool sport of ScentWork. Whether you are looking for an activity to do at home to keep your dogs busy mind occupied or you want to get out and compete with your dog, this is a good starting spot. Scentwork is an amazing "brain game" […]

Communicate with Clarity 101 & Communicate with Clarity 201 This in person skills class is an adjunct to our online course, Communicate with Clarity, where both Aspiring Trainers and Pet Owners, Service Dog Prospect Owners, and Schutzhund/IGP competitors who desire excellence in obedience come to learn. Students can come to get eyes on their skills […]

Communicate with Clarity 301: This class is a part of our core obedience program, Communicate with Clarity. Students must have completed the skills in both CWC 101 and CWC 201 before coming to this class. This is the class where we focus on putting together all of the skills we learned in the prior courses […]

IGP (formerly Schutzhund/ IPO) This class is for those wanting to do the sport. The field will be open for obedience for the first 30 minutes; and protection will follow at that time. We focus on putting the foundation in place methodically and with excellent technique.  It is not required that you take our focused […]