Happy Ratters Workshop – 8/17/22 at 6:00 PM
Does your dog love to hunt? Does your dog have a great sniffer? Want to try a new sport? Then this is your chance to try Ratters out!
Happy Ratters is a great sport for dog and humans of all types! It supports an environment of fun to hunt vermin (rats) in an “urban” setting. It also offers a titling program for all dogs of all sizes, and ages, while building confidence in their strong hunting, sniffing and teamwork skills.
You must pre-register and pay (non-refundable) to hold your spot. Space is limited so sign up soon!
**This event is not for reactive dogs. If your dog is currently in a class with Megan and you are wondering if this is a good fit, please reach out to us!
Retriever Training – 6/5/22 at 2:00 PM
Do you have a retriever or a hunting pup you would like to get started on some hunting retriever skills? Want to learn about how to start a pup or a dog with these skills? This is the workshop for you!! We will do some training to see if your dog has some natural abilities as well as provide some training tips to work on at home.
Cost is $30 per a dog and handler team. We will accept Cash or Checks on the day of. This training will take place behind the pallet company by our center.
Fitness Workshop with Karen Kay – 3/26/22 at 9:00AM
Who wants to learn some fun things to burn off some energy that your pup has around the holidays? Have a sport dog and want to learn some great exercises to keep them well conditioned? A young pup who needs to keep their brain busy or start their sport dog conditioning? Or a senior dog that needs to keep their muscles and joints working in good order?
This is the workshop for you. Come enjoy 3 packed hours of fitness foundations with the well-known and sought-after fitness instructor Karen Kay, Owner of Kay9 Fitness, https://www.facebook.com/Kay9-Fitness-115169546523796/?ref=page_internal
Saturday, March 26th from 9PM-12PM
We will learn the following:
-warm up and cool down exercises
-proper form and how to work to accomplish that
-Foundation skills for all fitness programs
-Equipment from home
– Cavaletii work
– Much more
Dogs will be working the whole time with lots of breaks in between!
We have limited working spots for the low cost of $80!!
This instructor and workshop you DO NOT want to miss!
Is a class environment tough for your dog? Want to just come learn without your pup? Take advantage of our auditor spots for $25!! Karen will pair you up with another dog team so you can get all the practice you need to bring it home to your pup!!
About Karen Kay:
Karen Kay is a graduate of the University of Tennessee Veterinary School Certified Canine Fitness Trainer program. Karen is also a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy of Dog Training. She is also a graduate of the White Mountain Agility Instructor Program for Dog Agility. In addition, Karen is a professional member of KPA and the IIABC and has taught for
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy.
Karen Kay is the owner and operator of Kay9 Fitness in Deerfield, NH. Karen teaches weekly in-person canine fitness classes in a small group setting, as well as seeing many private clients for assisting with home fitness programs. Karen also has an online canine fitness membership
group conducted through a private Facebook Group. All dogs are welcome at Kay9 Fitness; large and small, pet dogs and elite and casual sport canines, senior dogs, and those that have completed rehabilitation from injury, but still need more help to return to their normal daily
activities or sports activities. Canine Fitness is for life and an amazingly fun way to build your relationship with your dog!
Karen currently has three dogs. Taffy is a 13.5yr old rescue that is a Beagle/Jack Russell mix that is now retired from agility and barn hunt. Comet is a 7yr old rescue that is a Staffordshire Terrier/Jack Russell/Cattle Dog mix that participates in agility and barn hunt. Comet is the dog in the Kay9 Fitness logo and inspired Karen’s canine fitness business. Comet had intra-hepatic liver shunt Koolie that Karen went all the way to Germany to get. Kazi is in training for her future sports career and is also a demo dog for Kay9 Fitness.
Happy Ratters Trial
Saturday, February 19, 2022
First class begins at 9:00 am
Trial Site: Inspire K-9’s Training Center
27 Depot Street, Building C2
Center Barnstead, New Hampshire, 03225
(First big blue building as you pull into the business park)
Two trials will be offered with two regular classes and two games.
Classes: Ratter and Happy Ratter
Games: Rats in the House (levels 1, 2, & 3) and Dump Hunter (levels 1, 2, & 3).
Classes will run back-to-back as follows: Ratter 1 & 2, then both game runs. Happy Ratter 1 & 2, then both game runs.
Judges: Megan Arey & Judy Gilman
Open to all Breeds and Mixed Breeds of all sizes!
Dogs must be registered with Happy Ratters before the trial! Register online at http://www.happyratters.com/registration/
***Briefing information and run order will be sent prior to the event.
Come and have FUN with your dog!
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