Game based dog training for real world results! Training for any breed, any level - puppy manners through agility. Harness your Feral and turn your naughty dog into a nice dog!
Workshops & AKC Testing
CGC & Trick TESTING available by appointment OR at the end of each sesssion.
(Trick Testing also accepted by Video appointment)
**NEW Your dog can earn AKC trick titles via video submissions to
AKC CGC Evaluator Melinda Moss!
Step 1: Email mel@msquareddogtraining.com for the Video Verification Form. Let us know how you want to pay for the Video evaluation - Venmo, Zelle or our online FONS.com payments accepted. Video submission testing is $20.
Step 2: send in 3 forms (see link listed below) and payment to mel@msquareddogtraining.com. Title application form, trick checklist form for the level you are doing (example novice, intermediate, etc.), and the form the evaluator emails you called the video verification form.
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/resources/trick-dog-applications/
**Your dog DOES NOT have to have pedigree and papers. You can buy a registration number so that your dog will have the titles added. It is $20 dollars. If you want to you can register under AKC PAL (purebred alternate listing) for dogs that are a specific breed but have no papers.
**Mixed breeds CAN participate. Again just go to online submission for Canine Partners so that you will get title added to their name/registration number. https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/ Dogs that are not purebred that have registration like PAL and Canine partners can compete in other events as well. (Lists available on website)
AGILITY WORKSHOPS:
FRIDAY WORKSHOPS
A great way to brush up on your skills or gain some new ones!
At Union Bridge:
Friday April 12 at 5 pm- Collection vs. Extension II- the next level. Jumps/tunnels/weaves sequences to test collection vs. extension skills. Train the skills with an emphasis on distance and verbal cues to help you get ahead on course, then run the course using the skills learned.
Friday May 3 at 5 pm- International super skills - train the super skills often found on international style courses including tunnel sends to a backside under a contact, backsides after a contact, 90 degree weave entries after contacts and tunnels and more!
Location & Date TBD- Coming Soon!!
Wicked Weaves - for those that want to improve their dog’s drive, commitment to weaving, this class will help your dog LOVE to weave. Includes exercises for finding independent entries, proofing exits, staying in the weaves, etc.
Proofing on agility obstacles; does your dog pop out of weaves, struggle with you pulling off early, slow down when you are behind them, drop bars, too much handler focus, or miss contacts? Then this workshop is for you! We will work through these common issues as we proof and solidify the dog’s understanding of obstacle commitment and clarity for obstacles. Dogs should be proficient on all equipment; weave poles are optional.
Additional WORKSHOPS COMING SOON Check back for updates
**Mel is also available to teach Seminars at other clubs, locations. She regularly teaches for CPDT in Silver Spring, MD as well has HHF Berne NY