Upcoming Events
Sarah Teaching at Sendaishi in Manchester, NH
APRIL 18 & 19, 2009
SENSITIVE DOGS - LECTURE
A special lecture for special dogs. Learn how to give them confidence, work as a team and teach them how to conquer their fears and have a good time doing it. Hear about various tools – what can help and how to use them. Hands on demos throughout demonstrating approach/retreat, reading the subtle signals and how to create confidence. If you're at your wit’s ends on how to help your companion or if you’re a pro who regularly deals with such dogs, you’ll get concrete guidance here. This lecture is a prerequisite for the afternoon session.
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 10 AM – 1 PM
Who? Anyone with a sensitive dog and professionals who want a better understanding of and skills for helping these animals succeed.
Fee: $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
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SENSITIVE DOGS – HANDS ON
Finally! A class where sensitive dogs can practice success over and over. Whether it is greeting strangers or approaching a scary object, learn how to read your dog’s stress levels and how to use their confidence to control a given situation. Sensitive dogs can succeed, they just need to know how and you need to know how to help them. Watch one dog after another become more outgoing and bold, as this session progresses. Designed with your dog’s success as the goal!
SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2:30 – 5:30PM
Who? Anyone with a sensitive dog who is easily overwhelmed or frightened but will still eat a treat. If beyond food, I am happy to help them privately.
Fee: Working Spot - $95.00
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AUDIT Sensitive Dogs - Hands On - $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
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BUILDING THE CONNECTION: RELATIONSHIP GAMES
Love your dog but feeling frustrated? Want more attention (okay any attention) from your dogs in distracting situations? Want your dog to learn and have a great time doing it? Then you will love Relationship Games! Using games featured in My Smart Puppy, you will learn how to use your voice, body and touch to create control and connection. And you’ll both have a good time doing it. Bring a hungry dog.
SUNDAY APRIL 19, 9 AM - 12 PM
Who? All teams, novice teams welcome!
Fee: Working Spot - $95.00
Workings Spots are full -Please join the Wait List - Spots do open from time to time.
AUDIT - Relationship Games - $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
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TRICKS, TRICKS AND MORE TRICKS
In the mood to have some serious fun with your dog while doing some serious training? The goal? Will build your dog's focus on you, as well as speed and consistency of response all while having fun! Student requests taken. Bring a hungry dog and come ready to play -- we'll do at least a dozen behaviors in those three hours.
SUNDAY APRIL 19, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who? All teams, novice teams welcome!
Fee: Working Spot - $95.00
Workings Spots are full -Please join the Wait List - Spots do open from time to time.
AUDIT - Tricks, Tricks, and More Tricks - $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
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JUNE 6 & 7, 2009
BEYOND WORDS: HARNESSING THE POWER OF INTENTION IN TRAINING
Before your dog can do what you want, you need to be clear about exactly what you want when. Many problems have their root in not having a plan and/or not having options if what you thought would work doesn’t.This is a hands on, concrete class about cleaning up YOUR act: Your movement, your energy, your language, your intentions. And when the static clears – watch your dog’s understanding clear as well.If you’re having trouble with advanced work, issues causing the problem can usually be found here. Taught with Sarah’s usual commitment to fun and growth.
SATURDAY JUNE 6, 10 AM - 1 PM
Who? More advanced teams
Fee: Working Spot - $95.00
Workings Spots are full -Please join the Wait List - Spots do open from time to time.
AUDIT - Beyond Words - $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
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STAY – WAIT – PLACE: GOING NOWHERE FAST!
Learn how to put your dog in “park” and have them stay there (happily). Work the four variables of any stationary command (distance, distraction, duration, diversity). Teach your dog to crate themselves and wait patiently (in an open crate) for verbal release, to “place” reliably when someone is at the door, to hold a solid start line wait, and more. Find out the common mistakes people make with these behaviors and how to avoid them (and if it’s too late for that, how to fix them).
SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Who? More advanced teams
Fee: Working Spot - $95.00
Workings Spots are full -Please join the Wait List - Spots do open from time to time.
AUDIT - Going Nowhere Fast - $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
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SUNDAY
REAL-LIFE DOG TRAINING: DAILY TASKS AND EMERGENCY SKILLS
"Training" goes great but real-life a bit more of a challange? Little stymied about how to integrate training into real life? This class is for you! You will learn how to use the training games to achieve calm, controlled connection in the car, on trips to the vet or groomer, at meal times, when visiting with friends, around other dogs, etc. You'll see which training games help at different times and get some practice thinking on your feet as we simulate various scenarios.
We'll also address emergency skills for those situations that thankfully aren't everyday occurrences. Rocketing recalls and emergency downs-- two skills that will keep your dog safe in almost any situation—as well as handling and restraint.
SUNDAY JUNE 7 , 9 AM - 12 PM
Who?For Teams how have completed a class - somewhere. :)
Fee: Working Spot - $95.00
Workings Spots are full -Please join the Wait List - Spots do open from time to time.
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AUDIT - Real-Life Dog Training - $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
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OUT OF SIGHT BUT NOT OUT OF MIND
When you really need your dog to listen, you won’t be looking into his eyes. But, most of us have trained our dogs by looking into their eyes and, in fact, when we stop, the dogs think training has stopped. So this session is devoted to exercises and games focused on removing your eye contact from your dog’s response. You and your dog will make great strides once you understand how to move past this common – but limited – behavioral road block.
SUNDAY JUNE 7 , 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Who?For Teams how have completed a class - somewhere. :)
Fee: Working Spot - $95.00
Workings Spots are full -Please join the Wait List - Spots do open from time to time.*****************
AUDIT - Out Of Sight - $50.00
E-mail me at MySmartPuppy@aol.com with questions or for payment by check or CC
Media Appearances
Brian Kilcommons and Sarah Wilson on Comcast!
We're delighted to be working with Comcast to develop FREE training, behavior and care video. Watch samples on Pets On Demand TV
Have Comcast?
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Click on Life and Home
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Brian is Training and Behavior
Sarah is Safety and Travel
Radio
Magazine Articles
August 21, 2005 - Parade Magazine
"Is Your Dog In Danger" (html)
May 1, 2005 - Parade Magazine
"Teach Your Pet to Love Your Child" (pdf) (html)
June 13, 2004 - Parade Magazine
"Good Dogs Don't Bite" (pdf) (html)
March 28, 2004 - Parade Magazine
"Vacation Tips for 4-Footed Travelers" (pdf) (html)
February 1, 2004 - Parade Magazine
"What’s That Tail Wag Mean?" (html)
November 30, 2003 - Parade Magazine
"Treats Your Pets Will Love" (pdf) (html)
July 6, 2003 - Parade Magazine
"The Senior Years" (pdf)
December 8, 2002 - Parade Magazine
"Petproof Your Holidays" (pdf)