Fitness, Play & Enrichment
It is a happy talent to know how to play - Ralph Waldo Emerson
We couldn't agree more! Fitness and play can provide your dog with more restful sleep, reduction of injury, decrease in behavior issues, an increased bond with you
We couldn't agree more! Fitness and play can provide your dog with more restful sleep, reduction of injury, decrease in behavior issues, an increased bond with you
Nose Games
5 months & Up
A dog's nose is an amazing thing! Let's put that sniffer to work. Nose Games teaches you an easy-to-replicate, scent searching game to bust rainy day and winter boredom. A great outlet for all ages, all breeds. This is an introductory nosework class and designed for fun and enrichment at home. We will not be doing any preparation for trials or competition. Sundays 2/7 - 2/21 12:00 - 12:45 am The Dog Hut, McFarland REGISTER TricksCalling all class clowns! Tricks class is a great way to bond, practice your training skills and keep your dog's brain and body busy. This introductory tricks class will teach fun tricks like: nose and paw targets, crawl, spin, sit pretty, shake, high five, roll over and ring a bell...plus a few surprises! Earn your novice trick title with Do More With Your Dog!
Coming Spring 2021 |
Gym Class Hero5 months & Up
Explore stations, obstacles, and challenge courses to improve fitness, focus, and have tons of fun. Learn to safely spot and support your pup through movements that will challenge your dog's strength, balance, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. Help your dog experience the joys of fitness like decreased risk of injury, better sleep, lower stress, and a healthier mind and body. Sundays 3/21 - 5/2 12:15 - 1:00 pm The Dog Hut, McFarland REGISTER Intro to TrackingEvery dog has the unique ability to use his highly developed sense of smell to do something we cannot; he can follow the scent of a person who walked in an area hours before! This introduction to Tracking will help you develop this skill in your dog – no matter what the breed or age.
Saturdays 4/10 - 4/24 9 - 10:30 am Badger Prairie County Park REGISTER |
Canicross - Run with Your Dog18 months & Up
Learn to run with your dog! This class will teach you how to use interval training to build your own fitness while teaching your four-legged friend to be the ultimate training companion. *dogs under 18 months may enroll with written veterinary approval. Humans should be comfortable walking 3 miles. Sundays 3/14 - 3/28 3:00 - 4:00 pm Week 1: Research Park Week 2: Olin Park Week 3: Campus REGISTER ParkourOver, under, through, around! Dog Parkour or Urban Running is a noncompetitive sport that builds fitness and confidence.
This Introduction to Parkour will help you safely teach your dog about jumping, balance, climbing and more. Experience the natural environment in new and creative ways. Sundays 4/18 - 5/16 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm First 2 weeks will meet at The Dog Hut in McFarland + following 3 weeks will meet in the Atwood/Willy St. area. REGISTER |