Please note that, due to our instructors’ sheer volume of exposure during classes, close proximity and variable health status, we are still requiring masking in our classes. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Upcoming LIVE Workshops
Throughout the year, we’ll be offering some workshops to help you brush up on skills, have fun or try out a new activity. We will keep this page updated as much as possible, and hope you’ll join us either in-person or virtually!
Tricks for Treats Workshop, 1.5 Hours
Beginning & Advanced
Earn an optional AKC Novice Trick Dog™ Title
$85
WHO
You! As long as your dog will do okay in a classroom setting, you’re welcome to join.
The prerequisite for the Advanced Tricks for Treats workshop is our Beginning Tricks for Treats Workshop
WHEN
Varies – click here for the schedule and to register.
WHERE
Happy Dog Institute Headquarters
7924 Sweet Iron Ct SE, Suite 109, Olympia WA 98501
WHAT
Have some fun with Heather and Paul of Happy Dog Institute, and (optionally) earn your AKC Novice Trick Dog™ Title in the process!
You’ll work through tricks like Fetch It, Find It, Get in a Box, Sit in a Box, hand signals, platform work, Paws Up and more. If you are working towards the Do More With Your Dog!™ (DMWYD) certification, you’ll need to videotape your dog’s tricks during this workshop, and bring a helper to do the recording.
**If you’ve already taken the first Tricks for Treats Workshop, then go ahead and enroll in our Advanced Tricks for Treats Workshop!
Get Down! Tools for Polite Greetings Workshop | 1.5 Hours
$95 for live working session; $40 for pre-recorded version a week after live workshop
WHO
Dogs who are comfortable working in close proximity to other teams.
WHEN
Saturday, March 18th from 3-4:30pm. Click here for the schedule and to register.
WHERE
Happy Dog Institute Headquarters
7924 Sweet Iron Ct SE, Suite 109, Olympia WA 98501
WHAT
Need help teaching your dog how to greet people in a more human-appropriate way? Learn some skills to practice in this pre-recorded workshop. We work on how to teach your dog polite greetings, how to redirect them, manage them when they’re over-stimulated – you name it!
PREREQUISITE
None
Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) Testing Day
$40
WHO
If you’ve been preparing for your CGC Title, then come on down! You’ll need to be registered with the AKC to complete this and make sure you’ve done plenty of practice before going through the testing process.
WHEN
January 28th, 2o23 at 2pm. Click here to register!
WHERE
Happy Dog Institute Headquarters
7924 Sweet Iron Ct SE, Suite 109, Olympia WA 98501
WHAT
We are offering a day of AKC Canine Good Citizen™ (CGC) Testing! AKC’s CGC program is a ten-skill training program that’s open to all dogs–purebred and mixed breed. CGC focuses on teaching the basics of good manners and obedience, instilling the values of responsible ownership, and strengthening the bond between you and your dog at home and out in the community. Please note that you will need to register with the AKC.
The workshop will include a 30 minute test. Please be prepared to show up five minutes early to prepare.
Happy Healing Games Workshop
$95 for live working session; $40 for pre-recorded version a week after live workshop
WHO
Dogs who are over one year old. They must be comfortable working alongside other teams in close proximity.
WHEN
Saturday, May 20th from 3-4:30pm. Click here to register!
WHERE
Happy Dog Institute Headquarters
7924 Sweet Iron Ct SE, Suite 109, Olympia WA 98501
WHAT
Struggling to get from Point A to Point B? This class is for boosting that heel for sports and regular walks around town. We focus on reliably getting into position, moving together as a team, and problem solving sticking points along the way!
Pre-Recorded Workshops
Nailed It! Nail Trimming Workshop | PRE-RECORDED
1.5 Hours
$40
WHO
You!
WHEN
Pre-recorded version available. See below for purchase.
WHERE
Online, on-demand
WHAT
In this workshop, you’ll learn about how to conduct successful nail trimmings and desensitization with clippers or a dremmel.
PREREQUISITE
None
Get Down! Tools for Polite Greetings Workshop | PRE-RECORDED | 1.5 Hours
$40
WHO
You!
WHEN
Pre-recorded version available. See below for purchase.
WHERE
Online, on-demand
WHAT
Need help teaching your dog how to greet people in a more human-appropriate way? Learn some skills to practice in this pre-recorded workshop. We work on how to teach your dog polite greetings, how to redirect them, manage them when they’re over-stimulated – you name it!
PREREQUISITE
None
Success at the Vet Workshops Part 1 & 2: Preparing for the Vet & Skills You Didn’t Know You Needed | PRE-RECORDED | 1.5 Hours Total
$65
WHO
You!
WHEN
Pre-recorded version available. See below for purchase.
WHERE
Online, on-demand
WHAT
In the first pre-recorded workshop, you’ll learn how to reduce stress and set your dog up to have a positive experience at the veterinary office, or other places where handling and examinations are required. We will cover reducing stress, practicing beforehand, bite prevention, handling strategies and more!
The second workshop is about thoughtfully crafting games to help build trust with necessary aspects of restraining our dogs. Whether it’s tethering for safety, picking our dogs up, or adding pressure so we can get basic grooming needs met, there are just some situations we find we need to restrain our dogs for.
We will cover topics such as proper body restraint for blood draws, paw holding for nail trims, and muzzle foundations to help keep everyone safe, also understanding when to push and when to step back.
What you get:
- Learn about body language, stressors and how to reduce them during your veterinary visits
- Learn about common pitfalls when attending veterinary appointments and how to avoid them
- Create an action plan to make future visits more successful and less stressful
- Practice some common husbandry, veterinary tasks and handling practices that can greatly reduce the stress for your dog at their future appointment
- Get access to a homework portal that includes worksheets, handouts and a muzzle training and desensitization video.
PREREQUISITE
None