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.
All events & seminars are hosted in the comfort of a climate-controlled 11,000 sq. ft. indoor facility.
Upcoming Seminar and Events
Understanding and Managing Dog-Dog Play- Mini Seminar
Dates: Monday September 30th at 5:15 PM to 7:00 PM or Tuesday October 15th at 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Cost: $38.95
Presenter: Megan Janning CPDT-KA
About the Seminar:
We will be discussing the following topics:
This seminar will be presented by our very own Training Director, Megan Janning CPDT-KA. Megan has well over a decade of professional experience working with animal behavior and training and has accumulated quite a bit of experience with dog-dog play and working with dogs that are experiencing social issues.
US Open Prep Mini Seminar
Dates: Do just 1 day or both!
Sunday, Oct. 6th from 10am-2pm
Friday, Oct. 25th 4-8pm
Cost: $100
Presenter: Amanda Edstrom
About the Seminar:
Are you going to the US Open this year? These two mini seminars will focus on perfecting skills likely to be seen at the Open, how to handle courses to maximize your performance, and how to stay mentally in the game during the competition. The courses and content will be different in each seminar.
Agility Seminars with Tuulia Liuhto
Dates: Friday, Oct. 18th – Sunday, Oct. 20th
Cost: Working Spots = $140, Auditing Spots = $25
About Tuulia:
Tuulia is a three time FCI AWC medalist, AWC individual silver and team silver and bronze, Finnish EO team member and finalist several times with four different dogs, multi-time medalist in Nordic Championships and Finnish Championships, winner of the Finnish Snooker and Gambler Championships, several Finnish Agility and Jumping Champion dogs. Breeding Border Collies for sports 15 years, bred over 20 agility champions. Competed in agility almost 30 years. Co-founder and Leading Coach in Onemind Dogs.
About the Seminars:
- Cancellation Policy: Fees are non-refundable unless we can fill your spot off of the waiting list.
- This seminar will be held indoors at Fusion’s climate-controlled agility ring which has Comfort King mats. You can crate along-side the ring or
- Questions?: Email Elizabeth@FusionPetRetreat.com
Young Dog Mini Seminar
Friday, Oct. 18th 9am-12:30pm
This seminar is great for young dogs 7-15months. The seminar will focus on sequencing with basic handling techniques and skills on jumps and tunnels, building drive and obstacle focus, learning to follow handling. Obstacles will include jumps and tunnels.
Building Jump and Obstacle Commitment
Friday, Oct. 18th 1:30-5pm
Build Jump and Obstacle independence and commitment for you to get and stay ahead on course.
Dogs should be competent on all equipment and able to sequence at least 12 obstacles.
Outside Turns
Saturday, Oct. 19th 9am-12:30pm
Does your dog struggle to turn away from you? This seminar will focus on teaching and perfecting on course the techniques needed to turn your dog away from you. Techniques covered will include Tandem Turns, Flicks, and Lap Turns.
International Handling
Saturday, Oct. 19th 1:30-5pm
Practice your handling on international courses. This mini seminar will feature common handling and course challenges seen in international, UKI, or Premier style courses.
Dogs should be proficient on all equipment and competing at the Masters/Senior/Champion level.
Handling from Behind vs. In Front
Sunday, Oct. 20th from 9am-12:30pm
This seminar will focus on the differences in handling needed when you are handling from behind or in front of your dog.
Dogs should be competent on all equipment and able to sequence at least 12 obstacles.
Distance and Layering Skills
Sunday, Oct. 20th from 1:30-5pm
This seminar will focus on reviewing the skills needed when handling from a distance. Additionally the seminar will focus on understanding the handling elements needed for layering.
Dogs should be competent on all equipment and able to sequence at least 12 obstacles.
Take a Tour
Want to learn more about us?
Our staff would love a chance to show you around and answer all of your questions.
If you would like to tour our facility after watching the virtual tour, feel free to come in Monday thru Friday during normal business hours.
