More Fun, Less Frustration: The Secrets to Joyful Dog Training (Workshop)

Sunday October 11, 2026
Scarlet Heart Sanctuary
New Tripoli, PA
$40 | Info & Registration

Ever feel like training your dog is more frustrating than fun? Do you find yourself struggling to get started or stuck on a plateau? It doesn’t have to be that way! Join me for an interactive, educational workshop designed to take the guesswork out of dog training and bring the joy back into learning.

In this workshop, we’ll explore how dogs actually learn and how simple tweaks to your training can make a world of difference. Whether you’re working on basic manners or complex behaviors, you’ll walk away with practical, evidence-based, and force-free methods that make training clear, effective, and genuinely fun for both ends of the leash.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Dogs Actually Learn: We’ll break down the basics of learning theory so you can train smarter, troubleshoot challenges, and make sessions more effective.
• Training the Dog in Front of You: Discover how honoring your dog’s emotional needs creates enthusiasm, buy-in, and a stronger bond.
• Clearer Communication: How timing, body language, and cues directly shape your dog’s understanding and success.
• The Power of Reinforcement: Get geeky with the science behind reinforcement and figure out what’s most rewarding for your dog.
• The Big Three Techniques: Understand the difference between luring, capturing, and shaping—and when to use each.
• Hands-On Shaping: Watch a live demo, practice real mechanics, and try out a fun training game!

Note: This is a human-only workshop designed to help pet parents master handling mechanics, observational skills, and training strategy before applying them at home.