Dock and Disc Seminar at Dark K9

Dock Training Summary:
4 Sessions: 90 mins on drive building and dock strategies. 90 mins on distance. 90
mins on HD or Speed games and 90 mins on AR or Jump and Grab games.
Drive and dock strategies - strengthening the competence and confidence for the
game of dock through communication and play.
Distance - Two sessions of 4 mins each for 10 teams. Unlimited auditing. Feedback on what’s happening and problem solving. If you audit you can learn from what is said to the 9 teams.
HD or Speed games - How to get started in the game and how to improve your times.
5 mins x 15 teams. Unlimited Auditing
AR or “Jump and Grab” games - for new or newer teams or problem solving. 8
mins x 10 teams. Unlimited Auditing
Dock Training Pricing - Full Day $100 or $30/session (per person not dog)
*10 paid spots. Unlimited auditing spots. Auditing is $50 for the day or $15/session
presents Disc Skills Summary:
Learn standard skills and game strategies to build a foundation of safe and successful disc play.
Starting with Drive and Foundations - 90mins
Theory and games to build love and confidence with this particular toy.
Comprehensive Throwing skills - 90mins
The throw by the human creates the entire game. Learn comprehensive flight
mechanics to get desired results on the field and in your backyard.
Game strategies -
We will play at least 3 different updog games that will help us learn the overall skills
needed for disc competitions as well as next level strategies for maximizing points.
ThrowNGo 1 hr
A game of fetch fr foundational skills
4wayplay 1 hr
Short throws and movement with your dog
Timewarp 1hr
Sequential throws and communication
Bonus Game: if time
Boom! - moving your dog around the field with throw placement
Disc - Full Day $200 (per human, you can swap out dogs)

Each day starts at 9am. Lunch break 12-12:30. Then continues 12:30-3:30
Private sessions will be available both days.
Overall Pricing:
Dock - Full Day $150 or $75/session (per person not dog)
Disc - Full Day $200
Both Full Days - $300 total
Private sessions are in 15 min blocks. Unlimited dogs during your session.
$40

Online registration open

Sorry we have to guarantee a minimum attendance number for the instructor so we cannot provide refunds.

We are excited to announce a two-day seminar featuring Jason Rigler, a multi dog world champion and record holder with over 15 years of experience in the world of dog training and competition.
On day one, Jason will be leading a Dock Diving seminar, drawing from his extensive experience as a mobile dock operator and trainer overseeing thousands of successful splashes. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned competitor, Jason's expertise will provide valuable insights and techniques to help you improve your dog's performance in this exciting and exhilarating sport.
On day two, Jason will be leading a Disc Dog seminar, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience as a founder of Updog Challenge and event organizer. He has traveled the world competing and teaching disc dog, earning multiple world championship titles and setting records in the process. As a TV analyst for AKC and ESPN, Jason's insights and commentary on the latest competitions and events are highly respected.
This seminar is a unique opportunity to learn from an accomplished and respected figure in the dog training and competition world. Whether you are a competitive dog handler or simply looking to deepen your understanding of dog behavior and training, this seminar is not to be missed.
We are honored to have Jason as our guest speaker and look forward to learning from his vast expertise in Dock Diving and Disc Dog. Join us for two days of fun, learning, and excitement with Jason Rigler.