Other Fun Classes
Want to learn tricks? As a certified Trick Instructor I can not only teach you tricks, but also sign off for your title, should you want that!
Want to make a splash this summer? Teach your dog how to swim in a clean pool, and how to jump into the water off a ramp and dock!
The descriptions below are guidelines only - every class will be shaped to the students in it, and focused on your goals. Even if there is a more beginner level class, I can provide specific exercises tailored to you within that class.
Have a reactive dog? Some classes are structured to accommodate these VIP dogs. Please email us for more information!
Freestyle Dancing
Description: This program takes basic obedience skills and adds motion and tricks to create a dance routine with your dog. This two way communication creates a fluid series of steps, set to music, that you can build upon and add multiple routines do. Don’t worry - you don’t have to dance! Your dog learns to dance around you! These moves can be set to any type of music, and can be flowy or powerful.
Prerequisites: Dog should be engaged with the handler and comfortable off leash or on a drag line. Our rally programs transition into this program flawlessly, so that would be the best starting point.
Location: TailWinds @ Rex’s 6296 5th Line, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0 (Outdoors)
Tricks
Description: As a certified trick dog instructor, we can teach you various levels of tricks from sitting and downing, to more complex ones such as jumping through hoop, taking a beer from the fridge, agility equipment and more! We can also review and certify that you have passed the Do More With Your Dog levels to title your dogs!
Prerequisites: dog should have interest in food or toys
Location: TailWinds @ Rex’s 6296 5th Line, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0 (Outdoors)
Canine Fitness
Description: This program is designed to to teach your dog body awareness, increase muscle tone, and learn fitness warmup routines and fitness oriented tricks. All fitness equipment will be provided in class. If you would like to purchase some equipment, we can facilitate the order and deliver it to class. Please note: if your dog is currently injured, we can refer you to a physiotherapist who can put together a specific program, and we can support you from there!
Prerequisites: Basic obedience and some connection with the handler.
Location: TailWinds @ Rex’s 6296 5th Line, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0 (Outdoors)
Urban Herding
Description: This program is designed to channel herding and play instincts into herding balls to specific locations (you) without the need for cows, sheep, chicken or ducks! This also increases confidence in dogs who may otherwise be tentative in interacting their environment. This session will focus on developing motivation to interact with the ball, and how to move it in a purposeful way.
Prerequisites: Basic obedience and interest in toys.
Location: TailWinds @ Rex’s 6296 5th Line, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0 (Outdoors)
Intro to Disc
Description: This program is designed to introduce handlers and dogs to disc in a safe way. Part of each class will be throwing without the dog (your skills), and then with the dog (their skills). Please note this is not a class for freestyle/aerial maneuvers.
Prerequisites: Dog should have some interest in toys and have some recall, or must be on a long line.
Location: TailWinds @ Rex’s 6296 5th Line, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0 (Outdoors)
Dock Diving
Description: Your dog learns to swim, jump into the water, and eventually race down a platform and leap into the air, grabbing a toy midflight!
Prerequisites: This class is open to dogs who are already moving into the water off the ramp. If you would like to teach your dog to swim or are struggling with getting them into a water, please reach out to us to book a private at TailWindsTraining@gmail.com
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