Overview of how the CARO working classes function and an introduction to Exercises 1 to 5 of the CARO Working Rally stream.  Drop on Recall, Retrieve on the Flat, Barrell Racing, Directed Jumping, Designated Retrieve.

Participants: 6 working spots , 3 observer slots

Prerequisites for working spot: 2 x DHPP, 12+ weeks of age, people and dog friendly / neutral

Prerequisites for observers: None

Format: 1 evening, 2 hours in length

Price:   Working spot – $50, Auditor – $25

You will be required to bring a crate, and to crate your dog when it is not involved in an exercise.   If you are unable or unwilling to do so, please consider signing up as an observer instead.

This workshop will introduce participants to the foundation pattern games from the Control Unleashed program created by Leslie McDevitt.   The CU program offers dogs and their handlers predictable and safe behaviour patterns to follow which help them to process their environments and cope with stress and anxiety.   The patterns facilitate a conversation between handler and dogs that helps to build confidence and calmness at both ends of the leash.

Participants: 6 working spots , 3 observer slots

Prerequisites for working spot: 2 x DHPP, 12+ weeks of age, people and dog friendly / neutral

Prerequisites for observers: None

Format: 1 evening, 2 hours in length

Price:   Working spot – $50, Auditor – $25

You will be required to bring a crate, and to crate your dog when it is not involved in an exercise.   If you are unable or unwilling to do so, please consider signing up as an observer instead.

There are many skills needed to be successful in a trial other than the core technical ones.  From acclimation to ring entrances, this workshop will explore how to prepare your dog for participating in in-person rally trials.

Participants: 6 working spots , 3 observer slots

Prerequisites for working spot: 2 x DHPP, 12+ weeks of age, people and dog friendly / neutral

Prerequisites for observers: None

Format: 1 evening, 2 hours in length

Price:   Working spot – $50, Auditor – $25

You will be required to bring a crate, and to crate your dog when it is not involved in an exercise.   If you are unable or unwilling to do so, please consider signing up as an observer instead.