Bowerland Dog Training Arena
January 2020
Develop Your Own Pet Detective Dog!
In this workshop there will be plenty of work involving Search and Rescue, Scent Work, Big Area Searches, Man Trailing, Building or Enclosed Area Search, as well as Imprinting and Pairing!
Find out more »February 2020
Positive Gun Dog Train the Trainer – Invite Only
This is a multi day invite only event for trainers and aspiring gun dog trainers. You don’t have to have experience to attend this event. You may also borrow dog’s for this event. This workshop is for anyone with an interest in gun-dog training and who wants to find out more about the sport on any level. It will introduce owners to different core exercises which when put together and built up will create a great gundog for either competition,…
Find out more »Wicked Winter Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Wicked Winter Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Winter period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am - 1:00pm - Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm - 5:00pm - Grades 3-7 We…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Steeplechase Coursework
Come and join us for an morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practise their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Please bring your own travel mug…
Find out more »Naughty But Nice Day
Naughty but Nice dogs have their challenges, some will say they have issues. They might not like certain situations, people or other dogs. They are often unconfident but can sometimes come across as ‘confident’ as they tend to bark and lunge towards whatever it is that they are troubled by. Do you find it stressful walking your dog out and about? Are you worried about what is going to happen? Are you a ‘midnight’ walker taking your dog out when…
Find out more »Stop Chase – 2 Day Workshop
Does your dog have a passion to chase? Is your dog chase driven? Has the following ever happened to you? (or are you afraid that it might happen)! …....you are enjoying a lovely walk in the woods with your dog and all of a sudden a pheasant appears and just like that your dog is gone…maybe it’s sheep, cyclists, birds, joggers or skateboards. In that very moment you are in a frenzy wondering where on earth has he gone? Panic…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Crazy Contacts
Want to build phenomenal contacts? Are you doing 2 on 2 off and want to make them super sticky? Or do you want fast and accurate running contacts? This workshop will help you grow value in your dog's foot targeting using innovative games whether you are doing 2 on 2 off or running contacts. Let us show you the innovative games you can play both with or without the equipment...wouldn't it be great to also be able to work on…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening
Come and join us for an evening of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practise their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Devon Dogs Members: £31 Non-member: …
Find out more »Crufts Course Running Day – Invite Only
Come and join us for a day of course running! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practise their course running skills. Perfect for the winter months ahead as you can use this workshop to establish and set what skills you need to hone over winter ready for next season! We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along…
Find out more »Naughty But Nice Winter Intensive
After huge requests we are offering our 4 day intensive workshop to arm you with the games and strategies you need to bring out the AWESOME in your NBN dog! 💪💪 Naughty but Nice dogs have their challenges, some will say they have issues. They might not like certain situations, people or other dogs. They are often unconfident but can sometimes come across as ‘confident’ as they tend to bark and lunge towards whatever it is that they are troubled…
Find out more »March 2020
Leash Off Game On (LOGO) Workshop – The Ultimate RECALL Boooooost
Would you like your dog to have more off-lead time? Would you like your dog to have more freedom? Imagine a world where you have such an awesome relationship with your dog and such reliable trust and confidence in their behaviour that you really don't need a leash. We love to think of it as LEASH OFF GAME ON! Having a dog that is reliable off-lead and with a great recall is massively enriching for you and your dog! This…
Find out more »Boundary Games Workshop
What is your biggest struggle with your dog? Is it counter surfing? Barking at the doorbell? Jumping on visitors? Or is it just settling and relaxing in a busy household? In this workshop we will share with you the secret to mastering these challenges...BOUNDARIES. We will walk you through our top tips and step-by-step games to enable you to master boundaries. Boundary games build so many concepts including confidence, impulse control and calmness. Boundary games are the secret to many…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Crufts Course Running
Come and join us for an afternoon of course running! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practise their course running skills. Perfect for the winter months ahead as you can use this workshop to establish and set what skills you need to hone over winter ready for next season! We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along…
Find out more »European Handling Day
How are your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? Well look no further, this workshop will be packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn European style handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. How is your timing? you will gain the necessary skills to give your dog the information it needs at the right time,…
Find out more »Course Analysis Day with Martin Cavill – Invitation Only Event
Course Analysis Day with Championship Judge Martin Cavill. This workshop is by Invitation Only. During the day we will be looking at courses and breaking them down into sequences to work out the best and fastest lines for your dog. Cost: £120 We are looking forward to having you train with us! To help us ensure you have the best possible training experience, please arrive at the start time specified for this event. Devon Dogs is a Centre of Excellence training…
Find out more »Course Analysis Day with Martin Cavill – Invitation Only Event
Course Analysis Day with Championship Judge Martin Cavill. This workshop is by Invitation Only. During the day we will be looking at courses and breaking them down into sequences to work out the best and fastest lines for your dog. Cost: £120 We are looking forward to having you train with us! To help us ensure you have the best possible training experience, please arrive at the start time specified for this event. Devon Dogs is a Centre of Excellence training…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Course Analysis
Come and join us for a workshop looking at course analysis! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. During the workshop we will be looking at courses and breaking them down into sequences to work out the best and fastest lines for your dog. Cost: Devon Dogs Members: £31 Non-Members: £35 If you would like…
Find out more »Wicked Winter Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Wicked Winter Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Winter period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course running…
Find out more »Pro Dog Trainer Workshop – Laser Targeted Learning
Are you a Pro Dog Trainer? Do you want to start teaching but need some practical tips on how to start? Or maybe you are teaching and want to SUPERCHARGE your teaching? This day will look at the practicalities of teaching 121, Classes, Groups, Clinics and Workshops and spectators and guests looking at the following: * Where to start * Pre event * Filling your event * Planning your event * Pre-arrival • Arrival...vehicle management, housekeeping • Working the dogs,…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening
Come and join us for an evening of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practise their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Devon Dogs Members: £31 Non-member: …
Find out more »April 2020
Seeking Solutions Through Scent
What an exciting time we have planned for you! What will we cover, I hear you say....... Well, for starters we have Search and Rescue, Scent, Big Area Searches, Man Trailing, Building or Enclosed Area Search, Imprinting and Pairing as well as many other fun games to work on. Do you fancy seeing how your dog can literally sniff you out from wherever you are hiding, or would you like your dog to search and find other items? Would you…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon European Handling
How are your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? Well look no further, this workshop will be packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn European style handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. How is your timing? You will gain the necessary skills to give your dog the information it needs at the right time,…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Afternoon
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »European Handling Day
How are your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? Well look no further, this workshop will be packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn European style handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. How is your timing? You will gain the necessary skills to give your dog the information it needs at the right time,…
Find out more »Pro Dog Trainer Workshop – Embracing the Possibilities
Are you a Pro Dog Trainer? Do you want to start teaching but need some practical tips on how to start? Or maybe you are teaching and want to SUPERCHARGE your teaching? This day will look at the practicalities of teaching 121, Classes, Groups, Clinics and Workshops and spectators and guests looking at the following: * Where to start * Pre event * Filling your event * Planning your event * Pre-arrival • Arrival...vehicle management, housekeeping • Working the dogs,…
Find out more »Super Spring Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Super Spring Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Spring period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Excelling with Weaves
What is YOUR weave struggle? Do you want fast, slick weaves where your dog stays in the weaves no matter where you are or what you are doing? Just beginning or improving your weaves, this is the workshop for you! In this workshop we will look at entry understanding, independence, recall entries, send aheads, footwork, desire, drive and enthusiasm. We will challenge you and really push your weaves so that you can work from any entry or exit needed on course! …
Find out more »Naughty But Nice Spring Solutions
After huge requests we are offering our 4 day intensive workshop to arm you with the games and strategies you need to bring out the AWESOME in your NBN dog! 💪💪 Naughty but Nice dogs have their challenges, some will say they have issues. They might not like certain situations, people or other dogs. They are often unconfident but can sometimes come across as ‘confident’ as they tend to bark and lunge towards whatever it is that they are troubled…
Find out more »Jump Skills Day
Do you want your dog to be confident in their jumping ability? Do you want help with understanding the elements of good jumping skills? What’s new in jump skills training? This workshop is designed to tackle all jump styles, including gridwork, to educate both dog and handler and to encourage confidence, speed, understanding, fluency and style. This workshop is suitable for all levels right from the young jumping dog at the beginning of their jumping, right through to the G7…
Find out more »May 2020
Activity Break Holiday
Are you looking to have some fun training your dog? We have a great few days planned for you and your dog that will include: Scent work Obedience Agility Tricks and games Plus much, much more!!! Our Activity Break Holiday really is for everyone! We will share with you games you can play with your dog out and about, at home...in any environment and these games can be used with any sport you want to play with your dog. Why…
Find out more »Naughty But Nice Day
Naughty but Nice dogs have their challenges, some will say they have issues. They might not like certain situations, people or other dogs. They are often unconfident but can sometimes come across as ‘confident’ as they tend to bark and lunge towards whatever it is that they are troubled by. Do you find it stressful walking your dog out and about? Are you worried about what is going to happen? Are you a ‘midnight’ walker taking your dog out when…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Crazy Contacts
Get your contacts skills really slick! Want to build phenomenal contacts? Or test and proof what you have? Do you want to improve your 2o2o or running contact skills or want help and advice of where to start? We will show you the most innovative games and exercises to keep your contacts fresh, confident and well understood! Cost: Devon Dogs Member: £31 Non-Member: £35 If you would like to become a Devon Dogs…
Find out more »Young Dog Sports Camp
We are extremely excited to bring back camps...new and improved at Devon Dogs! This camp is for puppies, young agility dogs as well as dogs new to agility, dogs preparing to compete for the first time, or wanting to have better skills, you are welcome to bring any level dog we pitch the group to you. And.... you CAN bring multiple dogs and rotate who you work! Partners are also welcome! Is your dog just starting their agility training or…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Pro Dog Trainer Workshop – Knowledge Explosion
Are you a Pro Dog Trainer? Do you want to start teaching but need some practical tips on how to start? Or maybe you are teaching and want to SUPERCHARGE your teaching? This day will look at the practicalities of teaching 121, Classes, Groups, Clinics and Workshops and spectators and guests looking at the following: * Where to start * Pre event * Filling your event * Planning your event * Pre-arrival • Arrival...vehicle management, housekeeping • Working the dogs,…
Find out more »Super Spring Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Super Spring Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Spring period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Stop Chase – 2 Day Workshop
Does your dog have a passion to chase? Is your dog chase driven? Has the following ever happened to you? (or are you afraid that it might happen)! …....you are enjoying a lovely walk in the woods with your dog and all of a sudden a pheasant appears and just like that your dog is gone…maybe it’s sheep, cyclists, birds, joggers or skateboards. In that very moment you are in a frenzy wondering where on earth has he gone? Panic…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Steeplechase Coursework
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Leash Off Game On (LOGO) Workshop – The Ultimate RECALL Boooooost
Would you like your dog to have more off-lead time? Would you like your dog to have more freedom? Imagine a world where you have such an awesome relationship with your dog and such reliable trust and confidence in their behaviour that you really don't need a leash. We love to think of it as LEASH OFF GAME ON! Having a dog that is reliable off-lead and with a great recall is massively enriching for you and your dog! This…
Find out more »Boundary Games Workshop
What is your biggest struggle with your dog? Is it counter surfing? Barking at the doorbell? Jumping on visitors? Or is it just settling and relaxing in a busy household? In this workshop we will share with you the secret to mastering these challenges...BOUNDARIES. We will walk you through our top tips and step-by-step games to enable you to master boundaries. Boundary games build so many concepts including confidence, impulse control and calmness. Boundary games are the secret to many…
Find out more »June 2020
Agility Holiday
This is going to be an amazing 5 days focusing on Agility, come and join us for action packed days of agility and skills! We will cover a multitude of exercises and will be focusing on the skills to develop your agility dog. This holiday is the perfect opportunity for you to spend a super amount of time with your agility dog focusing on the skills that they need to progress in their training and to get them raring to…
Find out more »Naughty But Nice Summer Break
After huge requests we are offering a brand new 5 day intensive workshop to arm you with the games and strategies you need to bring out the AWESOME in your NBN dog! 💪💪 Are you a 'midnight' walker`, scared to take your dog out when people or dogs are around? Are you afraid to invite friends over to your house because of your dog's crazy behaviour? Do you have a new rescue dog that you just know has an awesome…
Find out more »Jump Skills Day
Do you want your dog to be confident in their jumping ability? Do you want help with understanding the elements of good jumping skills? What’s new in jump skills training? This workshop is designed to tackle all jump styles, including gridwork, to educate both dog and handler and to encourage confidence, speed, understanding, fluency and style. This workshop is suitable for all levels right from the young jumping dog to the G7 agility dog. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Steeplechase Coursework
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Super Spring Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Super Spring Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Spring period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Pro Dog Trainer – Charge-up and BOOST for Trainers
Are you a Pro Dog Trainer? Do you want to start teaching but need some practical tips on how to start? Or maybe you are teaching and want to SUPERCHARGE your teaching? This day will look at the practicalities of teaching 121, Classes, Groups, Clinics and Workshops and spectators and guests looking at the following: * Where to start * Pre event * Filling your event * Planning your event * Pre-arrival • Arrival...vehicle management, housekeeping • Working the dogs,…
Find out more »Terrier Day
Please note this day is appropriate for anyone with a Terrier or any dog crossed with a Terrier! Calling all Terrier owners!!! Terriers are smart, fiercely independent, creative, super fast learners and while they are truly lovable, not everyone sees or understands their potential. Sharing your life with a Terrier is a privilege, and to have such beautiful dogs in your home is a pleasure to be enjoyed every day. In this workshop we will be looking at understanding your Terrier…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning
Come and join us for a morning of Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. Come along and learn, have fun and push your coursework skills in a more exciting environment! Steeplechase courses consist of Jumps and Tunnels only. Cost: Devon Dogs Member: £31 Non…
Find out more »Games Day
If its fun and games you want then this is for you! Here at Devon Dogs it isn't about training our dogs, it's about having fun with our dogs This day will be jammed pack full of energetic, non stop games for you and your dog. We want to inspire you and inject joy into training your dog. Everyone is welcome to join us, from puppies to older dogs, there is something for everyone envisaged on this day! Here is…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Course Running
Come and join us for an afternoon of course running! Open to those who are preparing for or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practise their course running skills. Perfect for the winter months ahead as you can use this workshop to establish and set what skills you need to hone over winter ready for next season! We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run…
Find out more »July 2020
Spaniel Day
Please note this day is appropriate for anyone with a Spaniel or any of dogs crossed with a Spaniel! Sharing your life with a Spaniel is a privilege, and to have such beautiful dogs in our home is a pleasure to be enjoyed every day as anyone who has a Spaniel knows, and if we can approach that life together with targeted knowledge then you can have even more fun. We will be looking at Understanding your Spaniel and how to become…
Find out more »Track It Down, Search Days
What an exciting time we have planned for you! What will we cover, I hear you say....... Well, for starters we have Search and Rescue, Scent, Big Area Searches, Man Trailing, Building or Enclosed Area Search, Imprinting and Pairing as well as many other fun games to work on. Do you fancy seeing how your dog can literally sniff you out from wherever you are hiding, or would you like your dog to search and find other items? Would you…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Excelling with Weaves
What is YOUR weave struggle? Do you want fast, slick weaves where your dog stays in the weaves no matter where you are or what you are doing? Just beginning or improving your weaves, this is the workshop for you! In this workshop we will look at entry understanding, independence, recall entries, send aheads, footwork, desire, drive and enthusiasm. We will challenge you and really push your weaves so that you can work from any entry or exit needed on course! …
Find out more »Summer Gundog Skills Focus
Are you curious? Would you like to learn training your Gundog (all breeds welcome) the Devon Dogs way! Enjoy a super fun, action packed and informative 3-days with us where we will introduce you to a whole new way to look at Gundog training…positive, games based, reinforcement rich and full of fun! We will make sure your 3 days are jam packed with everything Gundog we can throw in there…and we mean literally throw in there as the dummies and…
Find out more »Super Summer Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Super Summer Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Spring period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Get Out There – Games on the Road
We hear this A LOT: My dog listens to me at home, but when I go out and about, he totally ignores me! Join us on this fantastic workshop over 2 days and we will help you take your training on the road! We will show you the games to play with your dog to help you take your amazing training wherever you go! Using your environment and being super smart with the games, your rewards and where you go…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Border Collie Day
Please note this day is appropriate for anyone with a Border Collie or any dog crossed with a Border Collie. Calling all Collie owners!!! Collie are smart, fiercely independent, creative, super fast learners and while they are truly lovable. Sharing your life with a Collie is a privilege, and to have such beautiful dogs in your home is a pleasure to be enjoyed every day. In this workshop we will be looking at understanding your Collie and how to become a…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Crazy Contacts
Get your contacts skills really slick! Want to build phenomenal contacts? Or test and proof what you have? Do you want to improve your 2o2o or running contact skills or want help and advice of where to start? We will show you the most innovative games and exercises to keep your contacts fresh, confident and well understood! Cost: Devon Dogs Member: £31 Non Member: £35 If you would like to become a Devon…
Find out more »August 2020
Steeplechase Coursework Morning
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Jump Skills & Grids
Do you want your dog to be confident in their jumping ability? Do you want help with understanding the elements of good jumping skills? What’s new in jump skills training? This workshop is designed to tackle all jump styles, including gridwork, to educate both dog and handler and to encourage confidence, speed, understanding, fluency and style. This workshop is suitable for all levels right from the young jumping dog to the G7 agility dog. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve…
Find out more »Activity Break Holiday
Are you looking to have some fun training your dog? We have a great few days planned for you and your dog that will include: Scent work Obedience Agility Tricks and games Plus much, much more!!! Our Activity Break Holiday really is for everyone! We will share with you games you can play with your dog out and about, at home...in any environment and these games can be used with any sport you want to play with your dog. Why…
Find out more »Agility Holiday
This is going to be an amazing 4 days focusing on Agility, come and join us for action packed days of agility and skills! We will cover a multitude of exercises and will be focusing on the skills to develop your agility dog. This holiday is the perfect opportunity for you to spend a super amount of time with your agility dog focusing on the skills that they need to progress in their training and to get them raring to…
Find out more »Super Summer Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Super Summer Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Spring period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Site Hound Day
Please note this day is appropriate for anyone with a Site Hound! Do you own a Site Hound? What is your struggle? Maybe it’s recall? Perhaps it’s motivation? Site Hounds are very different to other breeds. This day will help you learn more about your dog and how to make yourself the most exciting thing in the environment...not the sheep, not the deer or squirrel...YOU! We will teach you the games and share the tips to have fun walks with…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Steeplechase Coursework
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Naughty But Nice Day
Naughty but Nice dogs have their challenges, some will say they have issues. They might not like certain situations, people or other dogs. They are often unconfident but can sometimes come across as ‘confident’ as they tend to bark and lunge towards whatever it is that they are troubled by. Do you find it stressful walking your dog out and about? Are you worried about what is going to happen? Are you a ‘midnight’ walker taking your dog out when…
Find out more »September 2020
Leash Off Game On (LOGO) Workshop – The Ultimate RECALL Boooooost
Would you like your dog to have more off-lead time? Would you like your dog to have more freedom? Imagine a world where you have such an awesome relationship with your dog and such reliable trust and confidence in their behaviour that you really don't need a leash. We love to think of it as LEASH OFF GAME ON! Having a dog that is reliable off-lead and with a great recall is massively enriching for you and your dog! This…
Find out more »Boundary Games Workshop
What is your biggest struggle with your dog? Is it counter surfing? Barking at the doorbell? Jumping on visitors? Or is it just settling and relaxing in a busy household? In this workshop we will share with you the secret to mastering these challenges...BOUNDARIES. We will walk you through our top tips and step-by-step games to enable you to master boundaries. Boundary games build so many concepts including confidence, impulse control and calmness. Boundary games are the secret to many…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon European Handling
How are your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? Well look no further, this workshop will be packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn European style handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. How is your timing? You will gain the necessary skills to give your dog the information it needs at the right time,…
Find out more »Super Summer Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Super Summer Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Spring period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Bounce Back – Recall, Retrieve & Relationship
Super speedy recall...spinning on a dime and turn right back to you as soon as you call; away from sheep, deer, pheasants or family having a picnic. This is every dog owner’s dream! Join us for 2 days of focused on building an amazing recall. The secret to a super recall is relationship and we will show you the games to play with your dog that will inject fun into your walks. Or maybe you are doing agility or gundog…
Find out more »Pro Dog Trainer The Trainer Evolution
Are you a Pro Dog Trainer? Do you want to start teaching but need some practical tips on how to start? Or maybe you are teaching and want to SUPERCHARGE your teaching? This day will look at the practicalities of teaching 121, Classes, Groups, Clinics and Workshops and spectators and guests looking at the following: * Where to start * Pre event * Filling your event * Planning your event * Pre-arrival • Arrival...vehicle management, housekeeping • Working the dogs,…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Jump Skills Day
Do you want your dog to be confident in their jumping ability? Do you want help with understanding the elements of good jumping skills? What’s new in jump skills training? This workshop is designed to tackle all jump styles, including gridwork, to educate both dog and handler and to encourage confidence, speed, understanding, fluency and style. This workshop is suitable for all levels right from the young jumping dog to the G7 agility dog. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Excelling with Weaves
What is YOUR weave struggle? Do you want fast, slick weaves where your dog stays in the weaves no matter where you are or what you are doing? Just beginning or improving your weaves, this is the workshop for you! In this workshop we will look at entry understanding, independence, recall entries, send aheads, footwork, desire, drive and enthusiasm. We will challenge you and really push your weaves so that you can work from any entry or exit needed on course! …
Find out more »Naughty But Nice Autumn Transformation
After huge requests we are offering our 4 day intensive workshop to arm you with the games and strategies you need to bring out the AWESOME in your NBN dog! 💪💪 Are you a 'midnight' walker`, scared to take your dog out when people or dogs are around? Are you afraid to invite friends over to your house because of your dog's crazy behaviour? Do you have a new rescue dog that you just know has an awesome personality you…
Find out more »October 2020
Tuesday Afternoon Crazy Contacts
Get your contacts skills really slick! Want to build phenomenal contacts? Or test and proof what you have? Do you want to improve your 2o2o or running contact skills or want help and advice of where to start? We will show you the most innovative games and exercises to keep your contacts fresh, confident and well understood! Cost: Devon Dogs Members: £31 Non-member: £35 If you would like to become a Devon Dogs…
Find out more »Awesome Autumn Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Awesome Autumn Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Autumn period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Stop Chase – 2 Day Workshop
Does your dog have a passion to chase? Is your dog chase driven? Has the following ever happened to you? (or are you afraid that it might happen)! …....you are enjoying a lovely walk in the woods with your dog and all of a sudden a pheasant appears and just like that your dog is gone…maybe it’s sheep, cyclists, birds, joggers or skateboards. In that very moment you are in a frenzy wondering where on earth has he gone? Panic…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Pro Dog Trainer – Focused Skill Up
Are you a Pro Dog Trainer? Do you want to start teaching but need some practical tips on how to start? Or maybe you are teaching and want to SUPERCHARGE your teaching? This day will look at the practicalities of teaching 121, Classes, Groups, Clinics and Workshops and spectators and guests looking at the following: * Where to start * Pre event * Filling your event * Planning your event * Pre-arrival • Arrival...vehicle management, housekeeping • Working the dogs,…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Jump Skills & Grids
Do you want your dog to be confident in their jumping ability? Do you want help with understanding the elements of good jumping skills? What’s new in jump skills training? This workshop is designed to tackle all jump styles, including gridwork, to educate both dog and handler and to encourage confidence, speed, understanding, fluency and style. This workshop is suitable for all levels right from the young jumping dog to the G7 agility dog. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to improve…
Find out more »Autumn Gundog Action-Taker
Are you curious? Would you like to learn training your Gundog (all breeds welcome) the Devon Dogs way! Enjoy a super fun, action packed and informative 4-days with us where we will introduce you to a whole new way to look at Gundog training…positive, games based, reinforcement rich and full of fun! We will make sure your 4 days are jam packed with everything Gundog we can throw in there…and we mean literally throw in there as the dummies and…
Find out more »November 2020
Tuesday Afternoon Course Analysis
Come and join us for a workshop looking at course analysis! Open to those who are new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. During the workshop we will be looking at courses and breaking them down into sequences to work out the best and fastest lines for your dog. Cost: Devon Dogs Member: £31 Non Member: £35 If you would…
Find out more »Pro Dog Trainer Success=Success
Are you a Pro Dog Trainer? Do you want to start teaching but need some practical tips on how to start? Or maybe you are teaching and want to SUPERCHARGE your teaching? This day will look at the practicalities of teaching 121, Classes, Groups, Clinics and Workshops and spectators and guests looking at the following: * Where to start * Pre event * Filling your event * Planning your event * Pre-arrival • Arrival...vehicle management, housekeeping • Working the dogs,…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Evening
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Awesome Autumn Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Awesome Autumn Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Autumn period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon European Handling
How are your handling skills? Do you want to be faster, quicker and slicker? Well look no further, this workshop will be packed full of handling sequences that will challenge and push you. You will learn European style handling moves that will allow you to get in and out, travel away and work your dog from a distance. How is your timing? You will gain the necessary skills to give your dog the information it needs at the right time,…
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Leash Off Game On (LOGO) Workshop – The Ultimate RECALL Boooooost
Would you like your dog to have more off-lead time? Would you like your dog to have more freedom? Imagine a world where you have such an awesome relationship with your dog and such reliable trust and confidence in their behaviour that you really don't need a leash. We love to think of it as LEASH OFF GAME ON! Having a dog that is reliable off-lead and with a great recall is massively enriching for you and your dog! This…
Find out more »Boundary Games Workshop
What is your biggest struggle with your dog? Is it counter surfing? Barking at the doorbell? Jumping on visitors? Or is it just settling and relaxing in a busy household? In this workshop we will share with you the secret to mastering these challenges...BOUNDARIES. We will walk you through our top tips and step-by-step games to enable you to master boundaries. Boundary games build so many concepts including confidence, impulse control and calmness. Boundary games are the secret to many…
Find out more »December 2020
Awesome Autumn Series
We are very, very EXCITED to offer our Awesome Autumn Series for agility dogs!!!! We will be holding a number of unique training days throughout the Autumn period to practice your dog's agility skills and take them to the next level! Each day will be split into two separate workshops, so please select the ticket and come along to the session that suits your current ability level: 10:00am-1:00pm: Pre-Competition and Grades 1-2 2:00pm-5:00pm: Grades 3-7 We will cover so much, including: Course…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Excelling with Weaves
What is YOUR weave struggle? Do you want fast, slick weaves where your dog stays in the weaves no matter where you are or what you are doing? Just beginning or improving your weaves, this is the workshop for you! In this workshop we will look at entry understanding, independence, recall entries, send aheads, footwork, desire, drive and enthusiasm. We will challenge you and really push your weaves so that you can work from any entry or exit needed on course! …
Find out more »Steeplechase Coursework Morning
Come and join us for Steeplechase coursework! Open to those who are preparing or new to competition or require some more experience, with the aim to have fun and practice their course running skills. We will build, walk and analyse the courses and then you’ll get to run them. This is a great opportunity to try out some new handling skills in a fun, pressure free environment. Come along and learn and have a great time with us! Steeplechase courses…
Find out more »Bounce Back – Recall, Retrieve & Relationship
Super speedy recall...spinning on a dime and turn right back to you as soon as you call; away from sheep, deer, pheasants or family having a picnic. This is every dog owner’s dream! Join us for 2 days of focused on building an amazing recall. The secret to a super recall is relationship and we will show you the games to play with your dog that will inject fun into your walks. Or maybe you are doing agility or gundog…
Find out more »Tuesday Afternoon Crazy Contacts
Get your contacts skills really slick! Want to build phenomenal contacts? Or test and proof what you have? Do you want to improve your 2o2o or running contact skills or want help and advice of where to start? We will show you the most innovative games and exercises to keep your contacts fresh, confident and well understood! Cost: Devon Dogs Members: £31 Non-member: £35 If you would like to become a Devon Dogs…
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