Our workshops are designed to give you and your dog the opportunity to try a different dog sport or activity without having to commit to a 6 week class.

Or, a way to spend time fully immersed in one of your favourite dog sports or activities.

We also have sessions designed to address specific training exercises or behaviour topics.

Most of our sessions offer both working spots (1 person + 1 dog) or observer spots (1 person, no dog).

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This is a one day (approximately 6 hour) workshop for handler/dog teams that are getting ready for their Urban Tracking Dog Title, or Urban Tracking Dog Excellent Title.  Dog/Handler teams must be able to comfortably complete 300-400M blind (unknown) field tracks.  The emphasis of this workshop will be on hard surface tracking elements as well as transitions from vegetated to non-vegetative surfaces and vice versa.

Lots of personal attention for each team, plus the opportunity to watch and learn from other dog teams.

Maximum of 5 working spots

Working spot:  $125+HST (1 dog + 1 handler)

Observer:  $60+HST

 

  • 1 Day Urban Tracking Workshop-Working
     Sunday, June 7, 2026
     9:00 am - 3:00 pm Working Spot

    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Urban Tracking Workshop-Observer
     Sunday, June 7, 2026
     9:00 am - 3:00 pm Observer

    Total spaces remaining: 4

Date: Saturday June 13th

Time: 2:00-5:00pm

This a 3 hour workshop for dogs of any level (beginners welcome).

Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccine (please send proof of vaccination by email at the time of registration)

Working Spot: $90 + HST

Observer: $40 + HST

  • Working Spot
     Saturday, June 13, 2026 - Saturday, July 18, 2026
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
     Best Friends Dog Training
    Total spaces remaining: 10
  • Observer
     Saturday, June 13, 2026
     2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
     Best Friends Dog Training
    Total spaces remaining: 10

June 20th 6:00-8:30PM

In Caro Working Part II Exercises 6 to 10 will be covered.

Participants: 6 working spots , 6 observer spots

Prerequisites for working spot: DHPP and Rabies.  Bordetella strongly recommended.  Age: 6+ months of age, people and dog friendly / neutral

Prerequisites for observers: None

Format: 1 session, 2.5 hours in length

Price:   Working spot – $75+HST, Observer – $30+HST

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.

  • Intro to CARO Working Workshop-Working
     Saturday, June 20, 2026
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Working Spot

    Total spaces remaining: 6
  • Workshop-Introduction to CARO Working-Observer
     Saturday, June 20, 2026
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Observer

    Total spaces remaining: 6

This is a one day (approximately 6hr) workshop for handler/dog teams that are getting ready for a Tracking Dog or Tracking Dog Excellent Title.  Dog/Handler teams must be able to comfortably complete 300-400M blind (unknown) tracks.  Individual goals for each team will be established at the beginning of the workshop and tracks will be adapted to each handler/dog team to help work on specific tracking skills that will help the team work towards their goal(s).  Skills may include, but are not limited to: cross tracks, aged tracks, multiple articles, etc.

Lots of personal attention for each team, plus the opportunity to watch and learn from other dog teams.

Maximum of 5 working spots

Working spot:  $125+HST (1 dog + 1 handler)

Observer:  $60+HST

 

  • 1 Day Field Tracking Workshop-Working
     Sunday, June 21, 2026
     8:00 am - 2:00 pm Working Spot

    Total spaces remaining: 0
  • Field Tracking Workshop-Observer
     Sunday, June 21, 2026
     8:00 am - 2:00 pm Observer 

    Total spaces remaining: 5

Time: 9:00AM SDDA Novice

If you are getting ready for a trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the novice level, then this is the practice session for you!  This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the novice level.

The 1hr session includes a set up for containers, interior and exterior. Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $25+HST

 


Time: 10:15AM SDDA Advanced

If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the Advanced level, then this session is for you!

This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the advanced level.

This 1hr session will have a set up for containers, interior and exterior.  Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $25 + HST

 


Time: 11:30AM SDDA Excellent

If you are getting ready for an SDD Trial or would like to see if you and your dog are ready for a trial at the excellent level, then this session is for you!

This session is also open to those who just want to have a fun training session at the excellent level.

This 1.5hr session will have a set up for containers, interior and exterior.  Dogs must be up to date on DHPP + Rabies vaccines and you must be able to safely contain your dog in your vehicle when it’s not your turn.

Cost: $35 + HST

 


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.

Friday July 11th 6:00-8:30PM

Participants: 6 working spots , 6 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, 2.5 hours in length

Price:   Working spot – $75+HST, Auditor – $30+HST

You will be required to bring a crate or x-pen, and to crate/pen 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.

  •  Saturday, July 11, 2026
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12

Patterns to help prepare for the trial environment.   Certified Control Unleashed Instructor Maggie Bird will show participants how to apply the patterns learned in the Intro Workshop and introduce additional patterns to help both ends of the leash gain comfort and build confidence in the dog sport trial environment.

Saturday July 25th 6:00-8:30PM

Participants: 6 working spots , 6 observer slots

Prerequisites for working spot: Completion of the Introduction to Control Unleashed workshop, 2 x DHPP, 12+ weeks of age, people, and dog friendly / neutral

Prerequisites for observers: None

Format: 1 evening, 2.5 hours in length

Price: Working spot – $75+HST, Auditor – $30+HST

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.

  •  Saturday, July 25, 2026
     6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 12

SAR Camp Friday July 31st- Sunday August 2nd 2026.

Start Time 8:00AM Friday July 31st at Best Friends School of Dog Training. 

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 20TH AT 9:00AM.  

Camp will take place at various locations in and around the Ottawa area.

Fee:   $400/dog team (1 dog + 1 handler), $175 for observers.

Camp fees includes instruction only.  Lodging, meals must be arranged by the student.

Please note there are NO refunds after July 10th.

 

 

 

  • Working Spot
     Friday, July 31, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 10
  • Observer
     Friday, July 31, 2026 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
     8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Total spaces remaining: 10