K9 Conditioning Workshop
A 3-hour workshop designed to deepen your knowledge of your dog’s physical structure, work your dog in a group setting, as well as receive 1-on-1 guidance on how to create a conditioning program for your dog as the fall and winter seasons approach. Incorporating a daily conditioning program into your dog’s life helps prevent unwanted injuries, keeps their core strong to support balance and mobility and helps them to age gracefully and keep enjoying all that you love to do together.
Our workshop will begin with a warm up for your dog with the group, followed by each dog team having a chance to work individually, looking at your dog’s unique structure, discussing your goals and creating a conditioning plan specifically for your dog. You will also have the opportunity to see other dogs work, gaining knowledge about many different dogs and exercises to add to your growing canine conditioning tool box.
This workshop is open to dogs of all ages and levels. It is helpful if your dog has worked in a group setting with other dogs and knows basic obedience. Previous attendance in K9 Conditioning class is helpful but, not a requirement. Dogs must be social or neutral with other dogs and people to attend. If you have a reactive dog, we are happy to discuss private sessions and other programs to support your dog outside of a group setting or you may choose an audit spot. We are offering working and audit spots. For a working spot, you bring your dog and actively work your dog during the workshop, first in a group setting then individually. While other dogs are working your dog will rest, this can be calmly and quietly with you, in a crate provided in the space or in your vehicle, wherever they are most comfortable. For an audit spot, your dog stays home and you bring the knowledge you learn home to work with them.
*WORKING SPOTS SOLD OUT. Audit spots available. Join our waitlist for a working spot, email info@taodogwellness.com
Working spot, $125 (includes tax, fees). We are limiting working spots to 5 teams.
Audit spot, $55 (includes tax, fees).
*Cancellation Policy: Drop-in classes, monthly offerings and workshops are non-refundable. Should you find you are unable to attend, if we are able to fill your spot, we will credit you for a future offering at the same value.
Donation Based Group Support Session: YOU the Caregiver and Anticipatory Grief
Join us for a group session of pet loss support, connection and community. Our session is designed for YOU, the caregiver. We will focus on the aspects of the caregiver role, the real challenges of meeting our pets needs while taking care of ourselves, and the feelings associated with anticipatory grief. The caregiver role is profound. The time, energy and fatigue associated with being a caregiver exist while we are caring but, also can continue well past the time after we say goodbye to our pet. Learn new ways to support yourself and tools to help you on your grief journey.
Upon registration you will receive a zoom link to our session and a link to donate. All donations go to directly to our designated legacy fund to create programs, opportunities and scholarships for grief support for individuals in the field of veterinary medicine, animal rescue and first responders. Suggested donation range $5-25, a donation is not required to participate.
The Connected Dog - Training Class
The Connected Dog Training Class is a specialized class designed to deepen your relationship with your dog and advance your obedience through motivation and building a solid foundation in the behaviors you are teaching. This unique class incorporates a combination of connection building techniques, impulse control and emotional regulation, detailed body language work and teaching your dog to choose you around distraction rich environments.
Class will begin indoors and weather permitting we will move outdoors to work with more space and distractions on long lines. For this class, your dog should know basic skills such as, sit, down, come, stay and walking on leash. Dogs must be social or neutral with other dogs and people. Open to dogs of all ages and puppies 6+ months. You will be provided with a list of what to bring to class upon registration. We are limiting the number of attendees to 6 human/dog teams, so we can help customize training for each team.
Dog Yoga & Mandala Ornament Workshop
Celebrate the holiday season with your dog! Our 3-hour workshop will begin with an interactive yoga practice for you and your dog, led by Stef Corbeil, followed by a creative session of making mandala paw print ornaments with Amy Crose of Mandala Minds & Wellness. Enjoy a relaxing yoga session during the busy holiday season, tap into your creative side and enjoy hot cocoa & dessert refreshments. Dogs are on leash during our workshop. Dogs must be social or neutral with people and other dogs to attend.
A few words from Amy Crose,
In January 2020, my life unraveled. In the midst of the pain, I found an unexpected thread of healing. Mandala painting became my refuge - a meditative, healing practice that helped me make sense of my grief, calm my nervous system, and slowly reclaim joy. It gave me something the healthcare and psychiatric system could not, a sense of wholeness. I founded Mandala Minds & Wellness to bring this healing practice to others who feel disconnected, overwhelmed , or lost. My mission is to fill that gap, empowering others to reconnect with their authentic selves and experience the peace, wholeness, and growth they deserve.
Dog Yoga & Mandala Ornament Workshop Experience: $95 (includes taxes & fees). Limited spots available.
*Cancellation Policy: Drop-in classes, monthly offerings and workshops are non-refundable. Should you find you are unable to attend, if we are able to fill your spot, we will credit you for a future offering at the same value.
Intro to Paddling with Your Dog
Our Introduction to Paddling with your Dog Adventure will begin on land, teaching our dogs to be comfortable with the equipment and showing them skills you'll need out on the water. We will then take it to the river, incorporating what we've learned. Each dog responds differently to paddling and you will be given instructions and suggestions, so you can support your dog and grow together as you adventure more together on the water. First time paddling for you?! No problem. Our expert instructors will show you the paddling skills you will need to be successful out on the water.
We offer two options for gear for this adventure:
1) BYOG (Bring Your Own Gear). You will need a paddleboard or kayak, paddle, a life jacket for yourself and a life jacket for your dog. You will want to have treats, your dog's collar, a 6ft leash and a 15-20 ft leash.
2) All Inclusive option, should you want to join but do not have equipment yet. The All Inclusive option includes a kayak or paddleboard, paddle, human & dog life jackets. If you have a life jacket for you or your dog that you prefer to use, please feel free to bring it with you. Should you choose to borrow equipment please select the "All Inclusive Gear” option when you register. You will want to bring treats, your dog's collar, a 6ft leash and a 15-20 ft leash.
Human participants are required to know how to swim to participate in this adventure. Dogs are not required to know how to swim. All participants must be 21 years or older. Both humans and dogs are required to wear life jackets. Dogs should be social/neutral with people & other dogs.
Participants must register at least 1-hour in advance. BYOG Drop-in rate, $65 (incl. tax & fees), All Inclusive Gear Drop-In rate, $95 (incl. tax & fees). Location for this adventure is Simsbury, CT. Address provided upon registration.