Handler Skills Workshops
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Great training isn’t just about what you teach, it’s about HOW you teach it. Through a series of workshops, you will learn how to improve your training skills, and communication by working on the things that really make a difference. If you want to elevate your training, and your relationship with your dog - these workshops are for you.
Workshop 1: handler foundations - timing, criteria, reinforcemet and communication
This workshop will explore the importance of precise timing, setting clear criteria, using reinforcement effectively, and communicating with your dog in a way that builds understanding, trust, and confidence.
Suitable for handlers of all experience levels, whether you are working on particular training exercises (recall, loose lead skills, manners), or want to improve your relationship with your dog, this workshop will help you become a more consistent and successful handler.
The workshop will cover:
The importance of timing
How clear criteria helps your dog understand what you’re asking
When, and how to raise criteria
The mechanics of reinforcement, including reward placement, delivery, and when to use food, toys or environmental rewards
How to communicate with your dog in a way that builds trust, creates clarity and confidence
Date: Sunday 11 October 2026
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Location: Sugar Hill Farm, Stockton Lane, York YO32 9UA
Cost: £62
There are a maximum of 8 handlers on the course to allow for individual coaching.
Please note: This workshop will be a combination of practical and theory, so there will be periods where dogs will need to be comfortable settling in the car.