Events & Seminars
Fusion Pet Retreat’s training center offers various events and seminars on a regular basis. We are happy to partner with different community organizations to offer various events. We also offer Seminars taught by our qualified instructors in different topics including agility, behavior, and more.
Cancellation Policy for Seminars: All seminars are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot.
All events & seminars are hosted in the comfort of a climate-controlled 11,000 sq. ft. indoor facility.
Upcoming Seminar and Events
Dogs & Storks Seminar
Instructor: Alison Schramel CPDT-KA, LFPPE
Cost: $30/ per couple or co-parents
About the Seminar:
Dogs & Storks® workshop is perfect for expecting families with dogs as they prepare for life with baby. The information provided will add to your understanding and bond you already have with your dog as you both navigate preparing together and life with a baby. This one hour presentation will provide positive, practical, and ongoing solutions that will help you include your dog before and once baby arrives. Our goal is to support you as you transition from a dog family to a family with a baby and dog.
About your Instructor:
With over 15 years of experience, Alison has helped thousands of families and their pets live harmoniously together. When she became a mother herself, she quickly learned that a home with pets and kids was more chaotic than she expected – even as an animal professional! This experience jump started her journey to helping other families and their four-legged friends. Thus, Hearts and Paws was founded. Alison understands that every animal and every human is unique, so our services are tailored to meet everyone’s individual needs. Her innovative approach combines positive reinforcement techniques with a deep understanding of animal body language and human psychology. Alison has a B.A. in Psychology, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, and a Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator.
Dogs & Toddlers Seminar
Instructor: Alison Schramel CPDT-KA, LFPPE
Cost: $30/ per couple or co-parents
About the Seminar:
Dogs & Toddlers™ is the ideal workshop for families with dogs and babies who are soon to be crawling or walking. Often the first 3 months have gone smoothly and many families are caught off guard when their dog begins to show discomfort with the new developmental changes of their mobile baby. This one hour presentation offers insight and proactive options for some of the common challenges families with dogs experience as baby becomes mobile.
About your Instructor:
With over 15 years of experience, Alison has helped thousands of families and their pets live harmoniously together. When she became a mother herself, she quickly learned that a home with pets and kids was more chaotic than she expected – even as an animal professional! This experience jump started her journey to helping other families and their four-legged friends. Thus, Hearts and Paws was founded. Alison understands that every animal and every human is unique, so our services are tailored to meet everyone’s individual needs. Her innovative approach combines positive reinforcement techniques with a deep understanding of animal body language and human psychology. Alison has a B.A. in Psychology, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, and a Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator.
Mini Seminars with Lori Michaels
Dates: Friday, February 13th
Cost: $135 – working spot, $25 – auditing spot
About Lori:
Lori Michaels has been an avid dog training enthusiast since childhood and dedicated to the sport of agility over the last 25 years. She has gained respect in the agility community for her devotion as an instructor and coach. Her greatest satisfaction comes from helping others meet and exceed their goals with their own dogs, whether it be her local students or those she teaches via seminars and online classes around the globe.
While Lori has owned and been competitive with her Shelties and Border Collies, she has personally trained and handled a variety of breeds from Papillons to Great Danes. Lori and her dogs have made countless podiums and finals appearances at AKC Nationals, Cynosport and US Open. Alongside her amazing Solei (BC), Lori was honored to represent the US on 8 international teams between 2012 and 2017 (WAO, IFCS and FCI)
Lori’s current dogs include Mooz (BC) who was named to the 2020 European Open team as an alternate, Aero (Sheltie) who was recently selected as an alternate on the 2022 EO team and Lua (BC) who won Pentathlon at her first big event. C-ya (BC) is now retired from competition, but gets to help Lori instruct on a regular basis and is the official greeter at All Star Dog Sports in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Which Cross Where? w/ Lori
Dates: Friday, Feb 13th from 8:00am-Noon
About the Seminars:
What types of crosses do you have in your agility toolbox and where are the best places to use them? This handling workshop is appropriate for dogs who are a minimum of 18 months old. Weaves and contacts may be used.
Green Teams! w/ Lori
Dates: Friday, Feb 13th from 1-5pm
About the Seminars:
This session is for dogs who are starting to compete or are almost ready to trial. The focus is on smooth communication, working different handling options, and linking multiple skills together. Dogs should be a minimum of 15 months old. They don’t need to be jumping full-height, but should be sequencing jumps & tunnels.