Online Classes

WEBINAR MAY 23RD @10PM PT 

Great training happens in loops. Trainers set up their environment so that the wanted behavior is most likely to happen and then when that behavior does happen, a well-placed reinforcer is delivered. After that reinforcer is collected, the loop restarts. We all love watching training sessions that move seamlessly in that loop.

How can we achieve that in agility training? How do we make that happen during sequencing, during coursework, during our regular group class, while training alone? In this presentation, Megan will go over the details to make loopy training a reality. How to choose your loops within coursework, decide which reinforcer works best, how to respond to errors, and how to transport your dog from the end of one repetition to the beginning of another.

Problem behaviors (sniffing, spinning, barking, biting, bar knocking, tunnel sucking, etc) creep in when there are cracks in our loops. When we learn to observe our dog’s behavior surrounding the coursework, we can identify the cracks before those problematic behaviors take over our training.

This presentation is for any agility or dog sport competitor, as clean loops are the goal during any training session of any sport!

WEBINAR ON MAY 28TH @ 6PM PT

Do you teach agility classes? Do you find yourself stressed or worried about content, or how you will work with all of the different levels in one class? This webinar will break down all of the components of a successful agility class and help guide instructors towards creating a class that they can be proud of and one that students want to take! The webinar agenda includes:
– setting goals for yourself (as the instructor)
– logistics of the class
– filling class time
– meeting the needs of all students – regardless of their experience level
– creating a supportive learning environment
– determining if it’s working
& so much more!

If you are currently teaching agility, thinking about teaching agility, or a curious student wanting to learn more, then this webinar is for you!

WEEK LONG WORKSHOP JUNE 7- JUNE 14

The #1 question I get asked at every seminar I teach: “How do I teach my dog to keep bars up?”. Well, you can’t. A dog isn’t in control over keeping a bar up or not. They are however, in control over touching the bar or pieces of the jump, which may or may not cause bars to fall. Semantics, sure, but a mindset that is important for you training!
In this workshop, Megan will address the jumping skills she believes every agility dog needs to be a successful jumper and training plans for building these skills: Desire for jumping, dealing with distractions, training for reality, and responding to errors are all on the agenda.
Working spots will have the opportunity to submit video footage of their jump training and receive feedback from Megan on their progress and potential next steps.

WEEK LONG WORKSHOP JUNE 28 – JULY 5

In this workshop, Megan will break down common methods of teaching weave poles and discuss the pros and cons of each. Then, she will discuss how she problem-solves common issues that come up in weave pole training. She will also go over how to progress your weave pole training when you are feeling stuck! Students will learn new ways of looking at weave pole training and how to apply the problem-solving methods to their own dogs!
Working students will be instructed to show Megan 90 seconds of their weave pole training, after selecting a specific weave-pole assignment! This workshop can be used for dogs needing help with problem solving, or those looking to add new challenges to their current weave pole training! The working spots are not suited for dogs just starting out, but might be beneficial for their humans, to learn about new ideas for weave training!