Advanced Doga (Yoga class for human and dogs)

Morris K9 Campus’ Adavnced Doga workshop is a 75 minute workshop that incorporates canine stretching and massage into a series of poses and sequences to make it a harmonious relaxing experience for both the human and canine companion. This workshop is for students who have already attended Doga a previous Doga class or workshop. Workshop is taught by a certified yoga instructor and a certified dog trainer, making this workshop truly unique.

Who Should Attend?

Dog Owners who:

• have taken Doga at  Morris K9 Campus
• want to learn new Human/Canine Doga sequences.

Dogs who:

• need stimulation.
• are of all shapes and sizes who want to be fit.
• have are hard time settling down.
• are anxious or fearful dogs (but friendly)
• older dogs with stiff joints and muscles.

What we will cover:

• Canine Massage
• Canine Stretching
• Human/ Canine Sequences

Because a calm environment is necessary for the success of this class we must ask that dogs with a strong tendency to bark or that are aggressive towards people or other dogs not attend. Please contact our staff for a recommendation for other programs Morris K9 Campus offers.

Morris K9 Campus is pleased to offer canine massage and myotherapy. We feel that this service will contribute to the overall wellness of your dog whether they are a canine athlete, a senior dog or the family pet.

                Benefits:

·         Flexibility

·         Promotes Health & Wellness

·         Improves Range of Motion

·         Improves Physical and Emotional Wellbeing

Myotherapy massage is a non-invasive technique, which means no needles, electrical current machines, or any other invasive procedure. Myotherapy massage is done using the hand, knuckles and fingers to massage and alleviate taut muscle bands and muscular knots known as trigger point body. Light stretching is also applied once these trigger points are relieved.

By ridding the body of these taut, painful bands and knots, your canine companion can regain flexibility, strength, and endurance.

                Sports Massage

Massage and myotherapy comforts tired muscles and reduces the potential for cramping and post-exercise soreness, for the canine athlete. Massage helps prepare physically for the event and reduces the chance of injury.

Maintenance & Relaxation Massage

For general well-being, helps maintain health and wellness. Your dog will be more accepting of all kinds handling.

Massage for Aging and Elderly Dogs

Massage energizes the mind and helps dogs cope with the stiffness and discomfort that comes with arthritis. Massage passively stimulates your dog and helps them move when they have trouble moving themselves to enhance their quality of life.

Note:

·         This service is not recommended for dogs with immune system issues or cancer.

·         This service is not to replace routine and proper veterinarian care

·         Karen will not be able to diagnose medical conditions, if you have health concerns you should contact your veterinarian.

Training should be fun!  This class is all about having fun with your dog in a low pressure environment.  The skills taught in this class will keep things interesting for both dogs and humans!  Tricks are a great way for rambunctious dogs to learn impulse control and for shy dog to learn confidence.  Humans will impress their family and friends!  Skills taught but are not limited to: target, sit pretty, speak, weave through legs, roll over, take a bow, and hit five!

Prerequisites:

For students currently enrolled in Morris K9 Campus Pet Training Level 01 or graduates of Level 01.  Level 01 equivalent at another school is also encouraged.

Who Should Attend:

People who would like to have fun with their dog.  Shy dogs who need a confidence boost.  Active dogs who need a job.  For seasoned trainers who may be frustrated with their dog.

Crate Games

Teach your dog to love their crate by making it a game!  Crate Games is a four week course devoted to teaching your dog to enjoy being in their crate by playing a series of games with your dog. Crate Games are wonderful for barking, whining, hyper, or over excited dogs. This class will also cover sending your dog to their crate, and stay there until released.  A dog’s crate should be a place of peace and rest.

Who:

• anyone who crates their dogs
• Dogs who bark or cry in the crate
• Owners who want to send their dogs to the crate

The practice of Yoga involves stretches, poses, and breathing exercises which have specific physical and mental benefits. Morris K9 Campus’ Doga class incorporates the dogs into poses to make it a relaxing experience for both the human and canine companion. In this 4-week class we will teach the dogs how to stretch and strengthen their bodies and muscles in a calming and relaxed environment. Class is taught by a certified yoga instructor and a certified dog trainer, making this class truly unique.

Who Should Attend?

Dog Owners who:                                                                                                                           

•             want to try yoga but are intimidated by traditional yoga classes.                                                                               

•             want to challenge their body and relax your mind.                                                                                            

•             would like a relaxing activity with their dog.                                                        

•             love yoga and would like a harmonious activity to decrease stress.          

Dogs who: 

•             need stimulation.

•             are of all shapes and sizes who want to be fit.

•             have are hard time settling down.

•             are anxious or fearful dogs (but friendly)

•             older dogs with stiff joints and muscles.

What we will cover:

•             Beginners Yoga             (Hatha/Vinyasa style)

•             Canine Massage

•             Canine Stretching

Because a calm environment is necessary for the success of this class we must ask that dogs with a strong tendency to bark or that are aggressive towards people or other dogs not attend.  Please contact our staff for a recommendation for other programs Morris K9 Campus offers.

The practice of Yoga involves stretches, poses, and breathing exercises which have specific physical and mental benefits. The objective in a Morris K9 Campus’ Beginners Doga workshop is for the humans and their canine companions to relax and de-stress together.  The first hour of this workshop will center on learning how to stretch your dog safely, and calm your dog using t-touch massage. In the second hour of this workshop we will learn beginner human yoga Hatha/Vinyasa.  This workshop is taught by a certified yoga instructor and a certified dog trainer, making this class truly unique.

Who Should Attend?

Dog Owners who:

• would like to learn how to stretch their dogs safely
• want to try yoga but are intimidated by traditional yoga classes.
• want to challenge their body and relax your mind.
• would like a relaxing activity with their dog.
• love yoga and would like a harmonious activity to decrease stress.

Dogs who:

• need stimulation.
• are of all shapes and sizes who want to be fit.
• have are hard time settling down.
• are anxious or fearful dogs (but friendly)
• older dogs with stiff joints and muscles.

What we will cover:

• Beginners Yoga (Hatha/Vinyasa style)
• Canine Massage
• T-Touch
• Canine Stretches

Because a calm environment is necessary for the success of this class we must ask that dogs with a strong tendency to bark or that are aggressive towards people or other dogs not attend. Please contact our staff for a recommendation for other programs Morris K9 Campus offers.

Kids Training Dogs (workshop)

This fun workshop is for families with children (7-12) that want to learn how to train their dog.  Children are encouraged to be the main participants, while under the supervision of their parents.  All exercises are designed to be simple and effective, and will include tricks, manners, and basic training games.  Dog and people friendly dogs please.

Who:

• Families with children 7-12 years of age
• Families that want their children to play safely with their dog
• Dogs that need manners

Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks

This workshop is for dogs 7 years of age and up.  Older dogs can learn new tricks in this new workshop! We will work on basic training, like “come” and “stay” as well as some new tricks like “roll over” or “speak”.  We will cover how to massage and stretch those achy muscles in your senior dog, as well as some tip for caring for your dog in their golden years.

Who:

• Dogs 7 years and up
• Senior dogs who need basic training refreshers
• Owners who want a class specifically designed for their dogs age group
• Owners who want to have fun with their senior dog

Pet Therapy Prep Class

What is a Pet Therapy Dog?

Pet Therapy Teams are dogs/human teams that visit facilities with the intention of providing comfort and happiness to people. This can include adult daycares, hospitals, nursing homes, children’s libraries and rehabilitation clinics. Studies have proven that these special dogs can help aid humans by: lowering their blood pressure, decreasing pressure and anxiety, opening up communication, and assisting children with their learning skills.

In our Pet Therapy Prep class we will take the first three classes to breakdown and practice all the skills needed to pass Creature Comfort’s Pet Therapy Evaluation, and practice the skills needed to be a pet therapy dog.  The fourth week will be a Pet Therapy Evaluation done by Creature Comfort which is used to qualify for pet therapy certification.

This class includes:

• Impulse control
• Manners
• Familiarizing the dogs to medical equipment
• Basic Training fine tuning
• Human do’s and don’ts
• Creature Comfort Pet Therapy Evaluation

Pre-Requisites:

• Dog should have attended Morris K9 Campus's Pet Training Levels 1 through Level 4 or equivalent of another school.
• Owner should have had their dog at least 6 months.
• Dog should love people and have a compliant temperament!
• Human handlers should be friendly and love people!
• Please call if you are unsure if your dog meets the requirements for this class.

If you have ever said to yourself while walking your dog "who is walking who here?" then this workshop is for you.  In our Powerful Pullers workshop we will teach the dogs to walk on one side of our bodies without pulling.  We will practice with and without distractions.  Students will be give no-pull plans of there own to put in place at home. 

Who should attend:

Dogs who need more practice walking nicely on leash

Strong dogs that pull

Owners who have trouble walking their dog

Dogs who pull towards other dogs or distractions

Who can attend: Puppies 8-20 weeks with age appropriate vaccinations.

In order to socialize your puppy you must introduce anything that they will encounter in their adult life in a positive way. Why do we do it? We socialize dogs as puppies to help turn them into confident adult dogs that can be taken anywhere. Your puppy's first associations are formed at 8-18 weeks of age this is a very small window. Our puppy classes will include letting the dogs play off-leash to help puppies learn appropriate play, good bite inhibition and develop good puppy skills. Special emphasis will be paid to meeting strangers and introduction into new environments.   All classes will include question and answer on common puppy problems accompanied by handouts.

 

Does your dog ignore you when you come? What happens if you leash breaks and your dog is running for the road? Training a reliable recall is the most valuable skill you can teach your dog, it may even save their life!  In this workshop you will learn how to teach your dog to come when called, how to motivate your dog to come by making it a game so that coming back to you becomes more fun than chasing squirrels! Workshop includes a take home training plan for you to practice at home.

Who should attend:

Dogs who have no trained recall

Dogs who won't don't come if they are off leash

Dogs who do not respond reliably to "come"

Dogs who "won't" come if their are distractions