Adventure Dog Classes & Workshops


Adventure Dog classes and workshops are focused on new canine activities and social manners.  This is more than your basic obedience class, we'll be going places, learning new games and stretching that dog brain. 

Dogs must be fully vaccinated and will require proof of rabies, distemper and bordatella.

Registration: To register for any of the classes please submit your payment as this reserves your spot in the class. You will then be forwarded a registration form (if a new KissAble Canine student) and additional details.  

Questions? email trainer@kissablecanine.com.

Adventure Dog Schedule



June

Leash Manners, 4 week mini-class

  • Date: Saturdays, starting June 22nd
  • Time: 11:00a - 12:00p
  • Location: Pro Feed Palisades, 5104 MacArthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20016
  • Price: $99.00
  • Register for Leash Manners Class

Event Descriptions

Shape It!

Ever wonder how trainers teach a dog to play the piano?  That is shaping! As dog owners, we are accustomed to leading them into the behavior we want, but too rarely do we draw on a dog’s natural ability to learn and problem solve. In our shaping workshop, you will begin to learn how shaping works and play some fun games with your dog.

Dogs must be able to work in the presence of other dogs and humans.

Paws on the Potomac

an Urban Warrior Adventure

Join us on an interactive stroll along the Potomac!  A wonderful class to work on managing crowds, leash manners, walking etiquette and strengthening those obedience skills.   This will be an activity filled walk (less than a mile) along the water in gorgeous, Springtime, DC. This adventure is for dogs that have gone through basic obedience.

Splashtime!

a Nature Lover's Adventure

In this fun adventure, your dog will have the chance to explore his/her natural swimming abilities with the guidance of Lisa Tudor, certified trainer.

Whether your dog is water savvy, shy about dipping a paw in, or has never been exposed to a swim, this class is meant to handle all levels of swimming ability.  We'll see what it means to motivate and train your dog to look like a dock-diving pro.  This Adventure Dog class is great prep for all the summer swimming up ahead!


Leash Manners
Learn to walk your dog with a loose leash in this fun and interactive workshop. All students will learn the difference between loose leash walking, heel and sniff time using skill games!  This is a hands-on workshop so bring yourself, your dog and be ready to learn.

Artful Dog-rrr
Color outside the lines in this fun art class for canines! Each student will get pet-friendly paint and encourage their dog to create their own, original painting.  Using obedience cues that they know or the new ones we will help you learn, we will be bringing out your dog’s inner ‘Picasso.’  You will be able to bring home your dog’s art piece home to hang that day!  Class price includes canvas and washable paint.  Come and get your paws dirty with KissAble Canine!





K.I.S.S.™Bad Habits Goodbye!



You may need this workshop if your dog...

  • steals food/trash

  • chews personal items

  • barks for attention

  • begs at the table

  • digs in the yard

  • pees when he/she is mad

  • runs out the door

  • nips at your feet, bicycles, runners

In this workshop, you will have the unique opportunity to present problem dog behavior that we will work on.  Take away the solutions to alter bad behavior that day! This is a people only workshop.


Canine Meditation and Healing

KissAble Canine is excited to offer this workshop in partnership with Mimi Malfitano, meditation teacher, Reiki master and owner of Subtle Transformations.

This workshop will give you meditation and energy healing techniques that you can practice with your dog.  We will focus on calming our own energies so we can offer better guidance and leadership to our canine companions.  With the expert guidance of Mimi, this workshop is sure to be an enlightening experience.

The workshop is great for new dog owners, shy or timid dogs and for the owner looking to enhance the bond they have with their dog.  Dogs must not be aggressive to other dogs or to people.  This workshop will be a small group, please register early.


Dog Park Manners

Come join us as we talk about the pros and cons of taking your dog to a dog park, what to do when things get out of hand and how to prevent your dog from having a bad time.  Join Lisa Tudor, CPDT, in this interactive discussion where she'll share her "Dog Park P's and Q's" and tips on how to socialize your dog.  Friendly, leashed dogs are welcome.


KissAble Canines and the Kids that Love'em

Do your kids love dogs?  Come join KissAble Canine for this fun,interactive workshop about safety between kids and dogs!  Your child will learn what a proper dog greeting is, what a dog’s body language is telling them, how to prevent a dog bite, and what to do if a dog charges them.  All children under 12 are welcome and must be accompanied by an adult.  We will have dogs to “practice” on, but please leave your dog at home.

Past Adventures

May 22: Paws on the Potomac


August 8 & November 21, 2009: Nature Lover Adventure with a twist.

We had a blast and looking to do it again. Checkout our YouTube channel with videos of the dogs in their instinct test. http://www.youtube.com/user/KissAbleCanine

July 25, 2009:Urban Warrior takes on North Arlington!

 Our warriors needed a pit stop on this adventure!