Disc Dog Workshop
Paws and Play Dog Resort and Training Center is proud to offer an extensive training workshop on Canine Disc Dog for Fun or Competition.
Dates: October 26th & 27th
The instructor for the weekend workshop will be Paws & Play's Tim Hartsock. Tim has dedicated his training career to helping students, just like you, find their place in the competitive Disc Dog field. Some of his credentials include:
- CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator
- Novice, Intermediate, Advance and Expert Trick Dog Titles
- AWI Intermediate Disc Dog Freestyle Champion. UFO Major Intermediate Disc Dog Freestyle Champion. Indiana State Intermediate Disc Dog Freestyle Champion. Disc Dog Competition Judge. IDDC- Demo Coordinator. Indianapolis Zoo- Dog Show Trainer/Performer.
Pricing & Scheduling
- 10 Working Spots $250
- 15 Auditing Spots $150
Saturday
9am-11am Introduction
- Overview of Disc Dog Competition
- Learning about throwing the Disc
- What kind of Disc should I use
- Demonstration of the different throws
- Practicing Basic Throws
BREAK FOR LUNCH 11am-12pm
12pm-1pm Teaching The Dog
- Warm the dog up first
- Chase and Track The Disc
- Catching the Disc
- Dropping the Disc
1pm-2pm Putting It Together
- Build the Drive
- Make it FUN!!!
- Rollers are rewarding
- The Go Around
2pm-3pm Hands On
- Hands On
3pm - 3:30pm Group Questions
- Dogs will be placed in crates during this Q&A
Sunday
9am - 11am Competitions
- Conditioning is Critical
- Toss & Catch
- Freestyle
- Vaults and What You Need To Know to do them SAFELY
- What You Need to Know to Compete
BREAK FOR LUNCH 11am-12pm
12pm-1pm Practice Skills W/ Dogs
- Warmup
- Build the Drive
- Practice Chase and Track
- Practice the Catch
- Practice the Drop
1pm - 3pm Practice Toss & Catch And Freestyle Skills w/o the dogs
- Using the Area Well
- Making a Plan
- Using Different Throws
3pm - 3:30pm Questions and Discussion
