Workshops
Brad has been putting on workshops to educate rescue organizations, fosters, boarding & daycare facilities, dog professionals, dog parks, and individual dog owners for years. The workshops can take place at BDB or a host facility, and there are several options for format. If you’re interested in hosting one of our workshops, contact us for more information.
If you’re a client or simply a dog owner looking for more training tips/information, you can also go to the learn section.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
If you are part of a rescue group, vet clinic, boarding/daycare facility, dog park, or in the dog services industry in any capacity and want to learn more about dog behavior, BDB’s “Path to Balance” Workshop is a great way to further your and your team’s education. Contact us to discuss options and pricing.
FOR DOG OWNERS
These workshops occur at BDB Dallas or a host facility. We will cover a variety of topics that could include: Dog Behavior 101, how to read energy & body language, how to speak dog, leash handling, understanding thresholds, mastering the walk, understanding space, crate etiquette, feeding ritual, treadmill training, socialization, pack walk basics, structured play, and a training tools overview. We will also get hands-on with your personal dogs when included with the workshop.
Dog Behavior 101
Intro to Dog Behavior
Intro to Dog Behavior is a high level, 1.5 hour lecture-based workshop that does not include demo dogs nor does it include student dogs. You will learn the basics of dog psychology and dog behavior so you can better understand and communicate with your dog, and Brad will problem-solve challenges via Q&A. There is no limit on the number of students.
Dog Behavior II
Dog Behavior II is a 2 hour workshop that includes a demo dog so students can see how the concepts work in practice, and Brad will problem-solve challenges via Q&A. There is no limit on the number of students.
Dog Behavior III
This workshop is two, half days. We will go deep on dog psychology and dog behavior while demoing the concepts with one of our pack dogs. We will also work, hands-on, with all student dogs (1 dog per student). Space is limited to 5 students.
Loose Leash Walking
If you want a more peaceful walk with your dog, this 4 hour workshop is for you.
Have you ever wondered how we walk large packs of dogs with no pulling, no barking, no marking, and all on loose leashes?
We will cover the basics of dog communication, how to use a leash, how to approach a walk, and how to execute a calm, peaceful walk. This workshop is limited to 5 students and 5 dogs.
Reactivity
Does your dog react to new experiences or objects? Does your dog “blow-up” on walks at other dogs, people, cars, etc? If so, this workshop is for you.
Our reactivity focused workshop is two, half days and is limited to 4 students/dogs.