Barn Hunt
Let’s find those
rats! Barn Hunt is a wonderful sport that allows your pup to use their natural
hunting instinct. In this class dogs will learn to use their nose to work
through a variety of different odor pictures while hunting a rat protected in a
strong PVC tube. Each search presents a new puzzle to solve! Dogs will also
learn the two other key components of barn hunt: climbing on hay bales and
tunneling. These classes are appropriate for dogs of any skill level, as we
tailor each exercise to each individual. From brand new dogs to experienced
teams, all are welcome!
Private Barn Hunt Lessons
We offer Private Lessons at our Braselton facility for teams of
all skill levels! Privates are a great place to work on specific skills or
troubleshoot problems. They can also be used to introduce dogs to the game in a
lower distraction environment. Times can be customized to fit almost any
schedule. Priced at $45/30 minutes (1-2 dogs) or $85/hour (2+ dogs). Please
text Meghan at 803-220-8207 to schedule.
Nosework
Nosework Foundations is a wonderful game for any dog! In this introductory
course we will use your dog’s primary reward (food) to teach them the
foundation of the game, get them focused on the search, and build their
intensity to hunt. The human part of the team will also hone their
observational skills as they discover how to read their dog’s body language and
begin to learn their search style. This class is a great option for low impact
mental stimulation, and tires your pup without putting a lot of physical stress
on their bodies. It is truly a wonderful activity for any dog of any age and
ability level, and a fantastic confidence builder as well!
Introduction to Odor Are you and your pup loving the sniffy games presented in Nosework
Foundations? Introduction to Odor is the next step towards preparing your dog
for competitive nosework! In this class dogs will be introduced to target odors
while continuing to hone their ability to solve varied odor pictures. Handlers
will also continue to work on their own skillset and teamwork with their dog.
We will pay particular attention to leash work and supporting dog-driven
searches.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be driven to search and confidently motivated to find
their primary reward in all search elements.
Advanced Nosework / Competition Prep Ready to trial? Come join us for competition prep! This class is appropriate for dogs who are already searching for at least one target odor. Each class will have a theme (containers, interiors, exteriors, vehicles or some combination of these) where we will work on a specific skill such as converging odor, pooling and trapping, directed airflow, elevation, distractions, etc. The human end of the leash will also receive feedback to help hone their handling skills as we work towards dog-driven searches! To give teams varied practice in multiple environments, this class takes place both on and off site at Rotten Dog and nearby locations. Prerequisites: Dogs much be proficient in searching for at least one completion odor.
Private Nosework Lessons We offer Private Lessons at our Braselton facility for teams of all skill levels! Privates are a great place to work on specific skills or troubleshoot problems, or can be used to introduce dogs to the game in a lower distraction environment. Times can be customized to fit almost any schedule. Priced at $45/30 minutes (1-2 dogs) or $85/hour (2+ dogs). Please text Meghan at 803-220-8207 to schedule.
NASDA Rat Games Does your dog love to sniff? Come join us for some rat finding fun! In this class dogs will learn to use their nose to work through a variety of different odor pictures while hunting a set of rats protected in a strong quarry box. Each search presents a new puzzle to solve! If you've ever wondered if your dog would enjoy hunting critters, or even trialing in NASDA events, come join us. This class is appropriate for dogs of any skill level, as we tailor each exercise to each individual. From brand new dogs to experienced teams, all are welcome! Weather depending, we will be doing both indoor and outdoor searches, including NASDA's Trailing & Locating and Urban Locating setups. If there is inclement weather (storms, extreme heat) we will move all searches indoors into the AC. To learn more about NASDA events, visit https://nasda.dog/faq/
Swimming & Dock Diving Beginner Swimming & Dock Diving Have you wanted to get your dog in the water, but don’t know where to start? Are you looking to build your pup's dock diving skills? Our beginner swim and dock diving class is the perfect place to get your paws wet! In this class we will introduce your dog to the pool, teach them how to go off the ramp and how to get back to it, and introduce swimming. Depending on each individual dog’s comfort level, we will work up to retrieving a toy, jumping off the ramp, or even jumping off the dock. You are more than welcome to get in the water with your pup for support and encouragement! Our trainer will also accompany your dog in the water for their first swims
Dock Diving Competition Prep We offer competition prep for all teams preparing for Dock Dogs and NADD events. We can work on improving distance, as well as disciplines such as Extreme Vertical, Air Retrieve, and Speed Retrieve. While we do host the occasional workshop, training for these disciplines is most often offered through private lessons.
Private Swim & Dock Diving Lessons We offer Private Lessons at our Braselton facility for teams of all skill levels! Privates are a great place to work on specific skills or troubleshoot problems, or can be used to introduce dogs to the dock in a lower distraction environment. Times can be customized to fit almost any schedule. These lessons are also the best place to work on specialized dock diving disciplines including Extreme Vertical, Air Retrieve, or Speed Retrieve. Private pool lessons are priced at $65/30 minutes, which covers the hour pool rental as well. Please contact Shannon at (404) 323-2408 or Meghan at (803) 220-8207 to set a time!
Agility Foundations A good foundation is essential for every agility team. This class is perfect for laying a solid foundation to begin competition agility training. It is also appropriate for teams looking for an activity to build teamwork as well! Together we will learn basic handling techniques, teach your dog bodily awareness, and will introduce a few obstacles. This class also covers proper stretching and warming up for our active dogs.
Intermediate Agility: Contacts & Sequencing In this class we will build on what we learned in Foundations to begin putting together obstacle sequences. We will also introduce contact equipment!
Private Agility Lessons Private lessons are available to work on specific skills or introduce dogs and handlers to the sport. Please contact Shannon at (404) 323-2408 or Meghan at (803) 220-8207 to set a time!
