Upcoming Events at K9 Translations

Presented by Debbie Harrison &  Anne Stahl   

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Event Date: Sunday, July 21, 2024

Event Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Event Location:  K9 Translations
Event Address: 2420 North Territorial Rd, Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189
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Workshop Description

With jumps being the most frequent obstacle in agility, it is vital to develop and maintain proper jump mechanics. Indeed, dogs are natural jumpers BUT jumping up to 20 obstacles, under handler direction, with tight turns, discriminations and at full speed is a challenge. 

Improper jumping mechanics can result in:

· Dropped bars.

· Wide turns.

· Off courses.

· Long course times.

· Injury (short term and/or long term).

This workshop will lead dog/handler teams through a series of jump mechanics grids (from Susan Salo, and others) to achieve the following benefits for the dog;

· Improved jump mechanics

· Better balance in all aspects of jumping.

· Improved jump approaches & accurate take-offs.

· Learn how & where to land.

· Improve weight shift while jumping.

· Better problem-solving skills, including enhanced reading of distances between obstacles.

· Better obstacle focus.

· Better responsiveness to handling cues.

· Better body control at full speed.

· Improved athleticism and less chance of injury.

· Fewer jumping related errors.

Additionally, handlers will learn how to recognize jumping issues and apply gymnastic exercises to improve the dog's jumping skills.

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Working Spots (10): $95 / person / day)

Audit Spots (Unlimited) - Flat Fee $30 / person / day  

Obedience & Tricks & Fun, Oh my!

Discover the Exciting World of Rally-FrEe!

· Do you and your dog enjoy Obedience and/or Rally-Obedience and are looking for more fun and challenges?

· Are you interested in Canine Musical Freestyle and want to build foundation skills toward it?

· Do you and your dog love learning tricks and want to bring your team’s skills up to a performance level?

· Are you looking for a new dog sport to have fun with and to strengthen the bond with your dog?

If your answer is “Yes!” to one of these, Rally-FrEe is a perfect sport for you and your dog!

Join us for this event and learn about this fun and entertaining dog sport.

Free Demonstration:  The event will start with an introduction to the sport. Everyone is welcome to come join us for coffee and doughnuts while watching experienced teams performing a Rally-FrEe course.
Fee: Free (unlimited spots). Please sign up in advance so we know how much coffee to make!

Register - Free Demo

(If you are attending the workshop after, you do not need to register for the demo separately).

Mini Workshop: After an introduction to the sport and watching the demos, stay for the mini workshop where you can learn some basic sign behaviors and try them on a short course with your dog.

Register - Working

Register - Audit