UPCOMING AND WEEKLY EVENTS
Sunday Group Training: 11:30 AM (summer months), 2:00 PM (fall/winter months), most Sundays. Email or call for location and activity scheduled.
Bring a flat leash, flat or training collar. No retractable leashes or harnesses, please. Also bring water for you and your dog.
Please respect the 10 foot rule (do not approach anyone or their dog within a 10’ radius, with your leashed dog before and during training, unless instructed otherwise). $20.00 (including tax).
Check your equipment making sure all is undamaged, and in working order.
Be early and ready to start on time.
Please arrive early Enough to sign-in and be ready to go at 11:30/2:00 PM Sharp.
March 19th, 2023
We will resume training this week at the Water History/Hidden Water Park. Keep your training goals attainable, challenging, and fresh.
March 12th, 2023
Daylight Savings Time! Set your clocks ahead. Training will be an off-leash (leashed if you are unsure of your dogs recall and socialization), at the Frank S. Ortiz Dog Park. Come ready for exercizes that with sharpen your off-leash skills.
March 5th, 2023
We will again train at the Water History/Hidden Water Park. Be prepared for a large class!
February, 26th, 2023
Training this week is at the Water History/Hidden Water Park. we are gearing up to train for off-leash work..
February 19th, 2023
We are again having class at the Water History/Hidden Water Park. Leashed reactivity, and possession reactivity training
February, 12th, 2023
Super Bowl Sunday! We are training at the Water History/Hiddwen Water Park. Stay tuned for the newsletter for earlier training times.
February 5th, 2023
We will have a special training indoors this week, at Big R,
January 29th, 2023
Water History/Hidden water park. Leashed reactivity, and possession reactivity training
January 22nd, 2023
We are again having class at the Water History/Hidden water park. Leashed reactivity, and possession reactivity training
January 15th, 2023
This weeks class will be at the Water History/Hidden water park. Leashed reactivity, and possession reactivity training (Class was dismissed due to high winds, cold temps, and snow activity)
January 8th, 2023
First training of the New Year! This weeks class will be at the Water History/Hidden water park. Leashed reactivity, and possession reactivity training.
December 25th, 2022
Its Christmas! No training class this week. Be sure to continue to work on all problem areas on your own. Disciplined Love takes no rest.
December 18th. 2022
We are again focusing on Holiday safety and behaviorial issues. We will meet at the Water History/Hidden Water Park.
December 11th , 2022
This weeks class will be at the Water History/Hidden water park. Leashed reactivity, and possession reactivity training. More work on our Holiday Training series.
December 4th, 2022
Class is again at the Water History/Hidden Water Park. We will continue our series on safety and manners during the holiday Season.
November 20th, 2022
Pre-Thanksgiving training. Water History/Hidden Water Park. Socialization, guest greeting, food safety, and holiday tips to make it safe and enjoyable for all. Also, defining the Ah-Ha training moments.
November 13th, 2022
Class this week is at the Water History/Hidden Water park. Reactivity training and socialization, along with conducting the perfect correction, and command enforcement.
November 6th, 2022
No training. Keep practicing at home.
October 25th, 2022
This weeks class will be at the Water History/Hidden water park. Leashed reactivity, and possession reactivity training.
September 11th, 2022
Doggie dine out! Another necessary class in public manners, this time in a dog friendly food establishment. Bring your towels and appetites!
September 4th, 2022
Class this week is at the Water History/Hidden Water park. We are preparing for our next doggie dine-out experience.
August 28th, 2022
We will train at the Frank Ortiz off-leash park this week. Come on out for a much needed outing with your canine companion for off leash recall, a brisk walk, and training to acclimate your dog on trails encountering people, leashed/off leash dogs, recall, and other challenges of an off-leash park
August 21st, 2022
Class this week is again at the Water History/Hidden water park. We will give an intro to tracking exercise this week also.
August 14th, 2022
The Thunderstorms have temporarily subsided. We will again take part in a Santa Fe Ski Basin Pack walk, this Sunday. Please review the newsletter for further instructions.
August 7th, 2022
Class this week is again at the Water History/Hidden water park. Only a slight chance of rain in the late afternoon.
July 31st, 2022
Class this week is at the Water History/Hidden water park. Only a slight chance of rain in the late afternoon
July 24th, 2022
Special leashed public manners class will be held at Home Goods Home Decor Store. Indoor training, and instruction on how you and your dog should behave in public spaces.
July 10th, 2022
As the Santa Fe National Forestry Service has lifted the closures, we will engage in one of our most favorite activities. We will take part in the Santa Fe Ski Basin Pack walk, this Sunday. Please review the newsletter for further instructions.
July 3rd, 2022
Class this week is at the Water History/Hidden water park. Only a slight chance of rain in the late afternoon.
June 26th, 2022
Due to the welcome of much needed rain, we are happily canceling outside class at the Water History/Hidden Water park, this week. Take a breather, but do not stop training with your dog. Maintenance is the key to a well behaved and well socialized dog. See you next week!
June 19th, 2022
The weather is slightly iffy, but we will meet none-the-less for class at the Water History/Hidden Water park. We will continue to work on socialization, reactivity, and other issues to personally attend to your training needs.
June 12th, 2022
We will embark on another public outing favorite. The Plaza Walk! We will meet at the US District Court House/Federal Place Park. Free parking on Sundays.
JUNE 5th 2022
Training class is again at the Water History/Hidden Water park. We shall continue to work on leashed reactivity issues, and socialization exercises. Fire danger in the state parks still restricts safe training conditions for the Ski Santa Fe Basin hike, for now. We are officially beginning summer month training, so we now meet at 11:30 AM.
May 25th, 2022
We again meet at the Water History/Hidden Water park. We will continue to work with leashed reactivity issues, socialization, and preparation for our first off-leash pack walk at the Santa Fe Ski Basin, this next month.
April 24th, 2022
Regular training resumes at the Water History/Hidden Water park. We will focus on human and dog socialization techniques, and also a refresher on entering/exiting safely from your car.
April 17th, 2022
Annual K9 Easter Egg Hunt. Come one and all for this celebrated event. Tracking skills will be employed when searching for treat-laden eggs for your dog. Selected eggs will have a first, second, and third place prizes. This event takes place at the Water History/Hidden Water park.
April 10th, 2022
We will meet at the Water History/Hidden Water park. We will focus on leashed reactivity and public manners, this week.
April 3rd, 2022
We will train at the Frank Ortiz off-leash park this week. Come on out for a much needed outing with your canine companion for off leash recall, a brisk walk, and training to acclimate your dog on trails encountering people, leashed/off leash dogs, recall, and other challenges of an off-leash park
March 27th, 2022
Be sure to sign up for the Rattlesnake Aversion Clinic for 2022, at https://centralnewmexicobrittanyclub.com. Training will be at the Water History/Hidden Water park.
March 20th, 2022
Training this week is at the Water History/Hidden Water Park. We will focus on socialization issues, and reactivity.
March 13th, 2022
We are training at our favorite and beloved Water History/Hidden water park, this week. Please dress warm and in layers. Bring water and snacks for you and your dog. We are working on Calm Assertive behavior, and bonding through training.
March 6th, 2022
We are training on a real-event walk on the Alameda River Pack walk. Always a challenge with pedestrians, other dogs on leash, children, bicyclists, skate boarders, and joggers. Come and practice corrections and praise while managing your loose-leash skills. The walk begins promptly at 2:00, in front of La Montañita Co-Op.
February 13th, 2022
Training this week will resume at the Water History/Hidden Water park. We will continue with reactivity on-leash training, and other obedience issues, this week.
February 6th, 2022
Due to the colder winter temperatures this month, we are having an indoor training, courtesy of Big R. We always have fun at this location. And it’s warm!
January 30th, 2022
We are training at our favorite and beloved Water History/Hidden water park, this week. Please dress warm and in layers. Bring water and snacks for you and your dog. We are working on Calm Assertive behavior, and bonding through training.
January 23rd, 2022
We are back again at our cool, green, sanctuary this week at the Water History/Hidden water park. Please dress warm and in layers. Bring water and snacks for you and your dog.
January 16th, 2022
This week we are again training at the Frank Ortiz off-leash park. Come on out with your canine companion for off leash recall, reactivity, socialization, and training to acclimate your dog on trails encountering people, dogs, and work toward your continuing goals.
January 9th, 2022
We are returning to our favorite and beloved Water History/Hidden water park. Please dress warm and in layers. Bring water and snacks for you and your dog. We are working on Calm Assertive behavior, and bonding through training.
January 2nd 2022
We will resume training at the Frank Ortiz off-leash park this week. Come on out for a much needed outing with your canine companion for off leash recall, a brisk walk, and training to acclimate your dog on trails encountering people, dogs, and work toward your New Year’s goals.
December 26th, 2021
No class this week. Enjoy your space with your pack, and extended pack at home. We will resume next week!
December 19th, 2021
This is the last class of the 2021 Year. Class is at the Water History/Hidden water park. Please dress warm and in layers. Bring water and snacks for you and your dog. We are working on Calm Assertive behavior, and bonding through training. Class begins promptly at 2;00. PLEASE RSVP.
December 12th 2021
Class is again at the Water History/Hidden water park. Please dress warm and in layers. Bring water and snacks for you and your dog. This week we will be working on beginning tracking exercises. Class begins promptly at 2;00. PLEASE RSVP.
December 5th, 2021
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class is at the Frank S. Ortiz Park, at 1160 Camino De Las Crucitas, promptly at 2:00. We are working on on-leash reactivity issues, as well as off leash recall and socialization issues. Please arrive with your dog on leash, for the first part of class. This gives us the opportunity to show off our perceived skills, and work on the ones we really need to. We learn more from our dogs when they are off leash, in a public environment.
November 28th, 2021
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We will have this Sunday’s class at the Hidden Water Park/Water History Park, at 2:00. See you soon and exercise off the excess indulgences.
November 21, 2021
We are training on a real-event walk on the Alameda River Pack walk. Always a challenge with pedestrians, other dogs on leash, children, bicyclists, skate boarders, and joggers. Come and practice corrections and praise while managing your loose-leash skills. The walk begins promptly at 2:00, in front of La Montanita Co-Op.
November 14th, 2021
We are back at the Hidden Water History Park this Sunday. We are back in full swing with manners, obedience, and socialization drills. Arrive early enough to be ready to go at 2:00 PM.
November 7th, 2021
Get excited everyone! we will engage on a Santa Fe Plaza walk this week. Please meet at The Federal Courthouse Park, and be ready to go at 2:00 PM Free Parking on Sundays, and Be sure to account for the DST time change (late Saturday night, or early Sunday Morning).
October 31st, 2021
Class is again at the Hidden Water History Park this Sunday. Puppy costumes are encouraged to put some fun into our trainings. Class begins immediately at 2:00. Please RSVP.
October 24th, 2021
Class is again at the Water History/Hidden water park. Please dress warm and in layers. Bring water and snacks for you and your dog. Class begins promptly at 2;00. PLEASE RSVP.
October 17th, 2021
This is the last Off-Leash Santa Fe Ski Basin Walk. Meet at 9:45 AM in front of the Fort Marcy Community center to travel up via caravan. We will leave at 10:00AM. If you choose to meet us there, please do so by the roadside below the quad lift, by 10:40 - 10:45. You are required to RSVP to attend.
October 10th, 2021
Hidden Water History Park Group Training. Class begins at 2:00 PM. We will continue to work on trust and bonding exercises. Fun for all, and a great experience ahead. Please RSVP by this Friday to attend.
September 5th, 2021
Off-leash pack outing at the Santa Fe Ski Basin walk. Please call for more info You must RSVP by this Friday to attend.
July 18th, 2021
Class is again at the Hidden Water History Park this Sunday, 11:00 AM sharp. We are on a roll, and are gearing up for an off-leash pack walk at the SF Ski Basin. Stay tuned!
July 11th, 2021
We are resuming group classes at the Hidden Water History Park this Sunday. Be ready to go at 11:00 AM. Please email if you are not getting the weekly newsletters.
April 2021- Present
We are back and available for Sunday Group Trainings. Please stand by or email with a request to be placed on the newsletter mailing list.
August - Present (January 2021)
As the pandemic calls for social distancing, and no group gatherings, we are halting all scheduled events until further notice. Please call or email for private training.
August 1st, 2020
Beginner Agility, 4th of 4 classes. Let’s start the day off strong, and precisely at 9:15.
July 26th, 2020
Beginner Agility, 3rd of 4 class block. We start at 9:15, and will work on off-leash course run. Also the ever-challenging weave pole await, but with new learning techniques!
July 25th, 2020
Hooray! Another Ski basin, off leash pack outing. We will meet at Fort Marcy Park, in front of the community center. Meet at/before 9:00 and we depart at exactly 9:15 Join us!
July 18th, 2020
Beginner Agility, 2nd of 4 classes to begin at 9:15 sharp. Please do not park on Palo Duro, the main dirt road, as it is heavily traveled.
July 12th, 2020
We have another opportunity for on off-leash Santa Fe Ski Basin hike. Meet at La Montinita parking lot at 9:00 or before. We leave via Caravan at 9:15
July 11th, 2020
Beginner Agility. We will meet at 9:15, to beat the heat. Call to reserve your spot, via RSVP . Another Group Socialization and Obedience off-leash Ski Basin hike is in the works. Stay tuned.
June 28th, 2020
We are clear to go on our first Santa Fe Ski Basin Loose-Leash Hike. We will meet at the La Montinita Parking lot at 9:00. The Caravan will leave exactly at 9:15.
June 2020
No Sunday Obedience and Socialization until further notice. Please contact me directly for individual training sessions.
June 13, 2020
Scheduling a new class this week. Call or email to reserve your spot.
June 6,2020
No class this week. Keep training on your own.
May 30, 2020
No Agility class scheduled at this time. I am taking applications for Beginner Agility, and now Advanced Agility. Please contact me if you are interested, so I may prepare a course structure for this series.
May 23, 2020
Saturday Agility is going to be a bonus class! The final class of this session will commence at 11:00. We are also designing an advanced class for those of you who have already taken the Beginner Agility class, and would also like a greater challenge!
May 9, 2020
Saturday agility will commence at 12:00 this week! Off-leash work begins this class. A new challenge for all.
May 2, 2020
Class 2/4 this Saturday. We meet again at 1:00 this Saturday. Be ready to be challenged, and have lots of fun and learning. Remember to work on your Down/Stay command. Also work on your praise and corrections, at the right moments.
April 25,2020
Class 1/4 Scheduled this week. We meet at 1:00 this Saturday. Be prepared to work and have fun!
April 5, 2020
No Sunday Obedience and Socialization until further notice. Please contact me directly for individual training sessions.
April 4, 2020
No agility classes scheduled at this time. Please stay in contact for our next class.
March 29, 2020
This Sunday we are practicing stay at home. Be safe and be well. Classes will resume upon further notice. Keep working with your pup with what you know. I am still available for personal training, and I am practicing safe distance, wearing gloves, and wiping down all handled objects.
March 28, 2020
Bonus Agility class by unanimous vote! Class begins at 1:30. We will be enforcing a 15’ distance rule. This class will be focused on full obstacle course off-leash work. Thanks to Susan and Tony for making this possible on the safety of their property.
March 22, 2020
We are back at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd., 2:00 PM Sharp. Last week, several attendees expressed thanks that we had this venue and experience to get out, and do something proactive. Let us keep it up. The challenge is what we accept when we want safety, responsibility, and means to shine towards our companion behavior betterment.
March 21,2020
Week 4 of 4 Beginner Agility. Class begins at 1:30. We will now implement our off-leash techniques in conjunction with running obstacles. This is the part where we are tested on our mutual bond of trust, bonding, and learning to confront these agility obstacles.
March 21, 2020
Rattlesnake Aversion Clinic info can be found at; https://centralnewmexicobrittanyclub.com/CNMBC_Hosted_Rattlesnake_Avoidance_Clinics.html I strongly encourage everyone who has not done this, to take advantage of this unique, and possibly life-saving experience.
March 15, 2020
Sunday Group Plaza Walk. First group public walk to the Plaza of 2020! Meet at the US District Courthouse Park at 106 S Federal PL (Corner of Paseo De Peralta, and Washington Ave across from the Scottish Rite Temple). Walk begins promptly at 2:00, so get there early to prepare. We will walk through populated areas to train on public behavior and manners.
March 14, 2020
Saturday Agility resumes class 3/4 of this series. We are learning more about ourselves and our dogs, and having fun doing it. Challenge is what tests what we think we know and giving us a goal to accomplish. Class starts at 1:30 sharp!
March 8, 2020
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class will take place at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd., 2:00 PM Sharp. We are working on more reactive dog issues, and obedience techniques. This training is useless unless you learn to become the effective Calm and assertive Pack Leader. We are also honing are skills at the most effective usage of praise and correction, while training.
March 7, 2020
Saturday Agility is entering the second class of this session. Thank all of you who signed up and made this class possible. More fun, challenges, and bonding experiences will continue this Saturday.
March1, 2020
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class is again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd., 2:00 PM Sharp. Come Early as we have had a large amount of attendees the last few weeks. The more training the better, especially learning to do so Calm and Assertive. We will also be talking about rattle snake encounters, as the weather gets warmer and hotter in the coming months.
February Agility class 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
We made the requirements! Check your inbox and please RSVP for your attendance for the first class. There will only be one make up class, to save us all aggravation. Once calls are confirmed, and applications downloaded and sent it will the consideration roster be put into place. Our pups will amaze you with their willingness to play and take on the agility course. Download and fill out the application, and send it as a scanned PDF .
February 23,2020
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience will be engaging in the first of the year 2020, Alameda River Walk, pack outing. Meet at the La Montanita Co-op parking lot, 913 W Alameda ST, at 1:45 Walk begins sharply at 2:00. These walks help you when meeting other dogs on leash, people, bicycles, runners, children, cars, and other public distractions.
February Agility class 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21
Last Call for attendees. I need EVERYONE who is interested, to send me a confirmation email by Thursday 2/27. There will only be one make up class, to save us all aggravation. Once calls are confirmed, and applications downloaded and sent it will the consideration roster be put into place. Our pups will amaze you with their willingness to play and take on the agility course. Download and fill out the application, and send it as a scanned PDF . We will make our decision for the starting class.
February 16, 2020
More tracking exercises scheduled for the working dogs among us. Wanna build calm/assertive behavior? This is the class for you. Sunday Socialization and Obedience class is again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 2:00 PM. Doing great so lets keep it up and be early/on time.
February 9,2020
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class is again at Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class is again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 2:00 PM.. We are continuing with reactivity, tracking, and trust exercises this week. And not to mention, loose leash walking. Socialization is always included to ensure we are ready when we most need these skills.
February 8, 2020
Saturday Agility Class. Email me to confirm your attendance of the first of four-block classes. You will then be given the location address for class. We will begin at 1:30.
February 2,2020
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class is at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 2:00 PM. Get there early enough to sign in, pay the fee, and prep for class. We are growing bigger, and becoming more noticeable in our community. Thanks for your continued support. There is always room for improvement, learning and honing new skills, and establishing our presence as the leading k9 ambassadors in the Santa Fe area.
February 1, 2020
Saturday Agility first class will be postponed until February 8. Please call me with your commitment, download the application from the Agility page, complete it, and send it back via email for acceptance notification.
January 26, 2020
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class is at the Frank S. Ortiz Park, at 1160 Camino De Las Crucitas, promptly at 2:00. We are working on on-leash reactivity issues, as well as off leash recall and socialization issues. Please arrive with your dog on leash, for the first part of class. This gives us the opportunity to show off our perceived skills, and work on the ones we really need to. We learn more from our dogs when they are off leash, in a public environment.
January 19, 2020
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience class class resumes at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 2:00 PM. Be there and ready to go. We have much to work on, and many socialization and obedience activities to undertake. We are the pack leaders, so let’s prove it!
January 12, 2020
There is no class this week. We will resume next week in our pursuits in building a better bond and training goals.
January 5, 2020
Happy New Year! I am back and ready to continue our endeavors to all have better behaved dogs, in public and in your home. Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience will be at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 2:00 PM. Dress warm, however temperatures will be in the lower 50’s. Let’s take advantage of this great winter weather and get to work on our responsibilities.
December 15, 2019 through January 2nd, 2020
I am out of the country for the duration. No classes, so work on your maintenance and week areas. You know what needs to be done. You can contact me only via email, and replies may be of slight delay, as it is an 8 (eight) hour time difference. I want to see progress in everyone, as I know you are capable of this task at hand. Happy Holidays, everyone!
December 8, 2019
Last class of the season. Do not miss this class as we will focus on exercises to keep you and your canine well maintained, through the New Year! Let us meet at Big R, 725 Saint Michaels Dr. Be early and ready to go at 2:00 PM, sharp. Weather should be nicer than last week. However, we did have a small, private, and full of info class. Those who attended had a great time! Be part of it this week.
December 1, 2019
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience will be at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 2:00 PM. Weather may be a little cooler, but let us warm up our obedience and pack-leader skills. Dress warm and let’s work on holiday socialization etiquette.
November 24, 2019
We are having a Sunday off-leash training at Frank S. Ortiz Park, at 1160 Camino De Las Crucitas, promptly at 2:00. If you feel your dog needs practice at recall, off-leash distractions, and off leash interaction, do not miss this class. You may also keep your dog on leash, if your are unsure and not confident of your dog’s off-leash skill set.
November 17, 2019
We are back training at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park -1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Be on time for the 2:00 start time. Bring your water bowls and water, keep them handy so we can break and resume class in a timely manner.
November 10, 2019
No class this week. Keep up the training on your own. work on your weak points, and strengthen your training over all. I will be available via phone for emergency and advice. 505 720 8394.
November 3rd, 2019
First November fall class will consist of the Alameda River Walk, pack outing. Meet at the La Montanita Co-op parking lot, 913 W Alameda ST, at 1:45 Walk begins sharply at 2:00. These walks help you when meeting other dogs on leash, people, bicycles, runners, children, and other public distractions.
October 27th, 2019
Special Halloween canine costume contest Obedience and Socialization training. Prizes will be awarded for best pup/Pack Leader costume. This class will take place at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Be there early to gussie up and on time for this class, starting at 2:00 PM.
October 26th, 2019
Saturday Agility. See 10/12/19. Future classes TBA.
October 20th, 2019
Sunday Socialization and Obedience will be held at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd, at 2:00 PM Sharp. We are getting back in full gear after a week off.
October 19th,2019
Saturday Agility. See 10/12/19
October 13th, 2019
No Sunday socialization and obedience class this week. Regular class will resume on 10/20. Keep training on your own!
October 12th, 2019
No Saturday agility classes scheduled. Call or email (download and complete the application from the agility page), to reserve a space for the next class, TBA.
October 6th, 2019
We resume classes at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd, at 2:00 PM Sharp.
October 5th, 2019
Last agility class of this session will focus on off-leash run through. 1:00 PM. You will also have personal time to work on the obstacles you have had difficulty with. Let’s have fun doing it!
September 28th and 29th
No classes. I am out of town this weekend.
September 22nd, 2019
We are having a Sunday off-leash training at Frank S. Ortiz Park, at 1160 Camino De Las Crucitas, promptly at 2:00. If you feel your dog needs practice at recall, do not miss this class. You may also keep your dog on leash, if your are unsure and not confident of your dog’s off-leash skill set.
September 21st, 2019
This is the third Saturday agility class, of this four-block class. We will work on full obstacle completion, and off-leash run throughs. Be there at 11:00.
September 15th, 2019
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience is again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 1:00, as it is still quite warm out.
September 14th, 2019
Saturday Beginning Agility class, 2 of 4, begins at 11:00 AM sharp. Bring snacks, water, and sun gear to continue this 2nd class in a series of 4.
September 8th, 2019
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience will be at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd at 1:00 PM (Last class of Summer hours). Weather may be a little cooler, but let us warm up our obedience and pack-leader skills.
September 7th, 2019
New Saturday Beginning Agility class begins at 11:00 AM. Get your applications in and give me a call or email to reserve your spot for this fun 4-block class.
September 1, 2019
Doggie Dine-Out. Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience training at Capitol Grille 1:30 PM Reservations. RSVP for your space. Yay! More yummy fun and manners to show off!
August 25th, 2019
This Sunday’s Group Obedience and Socialization class is again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd, 1:00 PM Sharp (summer hours)! Lets work on our next Doggie Dine-Out excursion. It’s time to get back to work on loose leash, manners, and acceptable social behavior training.
Please remind me for water breaks.
August 24th,2019
No Agility class is scheduled. I am accepting applications for the next Summer/Fall 4-class block.
August 18th, 2019
This Sunday’s Group Obedience and Socialization class is at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd, 1:00 PM Sharp (summer hours)! It’s time to get back to work on loose leash, manners, and acceptable social behavior training.
Please remind me for water breaks. Come with a list of your goals, and when you would like to accomplish them.
August 17th, 2019
No Agility class scheduled. Next class block is TBA.
August 11th, 2019
We had the last week off, and now for a treat. Meet at Fort Marcy Park, lower parking lot by the community center by 9:45 AM. We will caravan to the Santa Fe Ski Area, leaving at 10:00 AM Sharp! Do not get left behind for this off-leash pack mountain walk. We always have a lot of fun, and learn new things.
August 10th, 2019
This is a makeup/review class, for those of you who have missed a beginning agility class. Please be there by 11:00AM, and be geared up and ready to go. Call or email first to reserve your spot.
August 4th, 2019
No Socialization and Obedience group class this week. Keep training on your own. Your pup has you under surveillance and reports directly to me. Stay on top of it, or I will hear all about it. Next class activity is TBA.
August 3rd, 2019
No Class this week. We will schedule our make up class for agility for those of you who missed a session in our last block. Stay tuned.
July 21st, 2019
Sunday’s Group Socialization and Obedience is taking place, at Del Corazon free-roam Boarding, 96 Metro Blvd, off of I-25/599, and E Frontage road, towards the National Guard Armory. Please refer to the guidelines posted on the weekly email, or call me for special arrangements. 1:00 PM. Be on time, or you may miss the group excursion.
July 20th, 2019
Saturday Beginning Agility, last class. We will be working on full course, off leash runs! 11:00 AM.
July 14th, 2019
Sunday’s Group Socialization and Obedience is again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant) Park-1209 Upper Canyon Rd. We will focus on small dog and difficult dog down techniques, as well as recall.
July 13th, 2019
Saturday beginning agility, 3/4 class. Be ready to go at 11:00 AM We are so proud of our dogs in watching them learn and trust us with the new obstacles.
July 7th, 2019
Great Ski Basin outing last week. A fun learning, awareness building, and skill enhancing event. Sunday Group Socializing and Obedience class is at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. It’s heating up, so come a little earlier for class starting at 1:00 PM.
July 6th, 2019
Saturday Agility. Class begins at 11:00 AM. Be earlier and beat the heat. First class last week was fun and exciting.
June 30th, 2019
Sunday Group Socializing and Obedience class is embarking on our first Santa Fe Ski area hike, of 2019. Meet at Fort Marcy Park lower parking lot by 9:30, and we will Leave to caravan up the mountain, promptly at 10:00 AM.. Don’t get left behind.
June 29th 2019
A new block of beginning agility classes . Please email me for directions and times. Let the fun begin!
June 23rd, 2019
Sunday Group Socializing and Obedience class is at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd.
June 22nd, 2019
Saturday Beginner Agility class for the third session will commence at 11:00 AM. I will give the address and directions as I receive your applications. Fees can be paid in person, or you can send them with your application to my mailing address is on my CONTACT page. Please email to RSVP to reserve a spot.
June 16th, 2019
There is no Socialization and Obedience class this Sunday. I am out of town until the 19th. Keep training on your own. As you know, your dog will tell on you.
May 19th, 2019
Sunday Group Socializing and Obedience will include another Alameda riverwalk, this week. More real situation public training. Meet at the La Montanita Co-op parking lot, 913 W Alameda ST, at 1:45 Walk begins sharply at 2:00. Do not be left behind. Distractions and chance encounters include: other dogs and people, kids, bicycles, and cars.
May 18th, 2019
Last agility class for the second 4-class block, this Saturday. Class will begin at 1:00, not 1:30. Be prepared for a full course, off-leash run. Congratulations! Not accepting applications at this time, and future classes will be starting at 10:00 to help beat the summer heat.
May 12th, 2019
Sunday Group Socialization and Obedience. We will exercise mostly on calm and assertive pack-leader behavior this week. Please be ready to go at 2:00 PM, sharp. We meet at Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd.
May 11th, 2019
No class this week. We will finalize our last class of the second, 4-class block next Saturday 5/18.
April 21st, 2019
Sunday Group Socializing and Obedience. Annual Canine easter egg hunt. Tracking skills will award participants with treats and prizes! Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd., 2:00PM sharp!
April 20th, 2019
Saturday agility class, 1:30. If interested, I have a few spaces available. Contact me immediately.
April 7th, 2019
Sunday Group Socializing and Obedience will conduct an Alameda riverwalk, this week. Always something new. Meet at the La Montanita Co-op parking lot, 913 W Alameda ST, at 1:45 Walk begins sharply at 2:00. Do not be left behind. Distractions and chance encounters include: other dogs and people, kids, bicycles, and cars.
April 6th, 2019
Saturday Agility class. Last class of the first Beginning Agility block. 1:30 PM. We will explore a class for intermediate - advanced agility for those that want to continue.
March 16th, 2019
Saturday agility class is is at 1:30. Everyone loves it and is doing well. We will have the complete course ready for practice this week. Much fun, exercise, mental and physical stimulation, and trust building for all.
March 17th, 2019
Sunday Group training is again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd., 2:00PM This week is going to be more games to strengthen leashed obedience.
March 9th, 2019
We have a full class for agility training. We are resuming the information and details portion of agility. This class is going to be familiarizing you and your dog with the AKC Agility ACT 1 Course. Everyone accepted via application knows where to come, and be ready to go at 1:30 this Saturday. Next 4 class block application selection will be for April 13th.
March 10th, 2019
This weeks Sunday Group training is on Focus. Where you and your dog need to be, in order to enact success. 2:00 Sharp at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd.
March 4th, 2019
Be prepared for another off-leash Group class at the Frank Ortiz Dog Park, at 1160 Camino De Las Crucitas, promptly at 2:00. This class will help you define exactly what you need to work on in off-leash scenarios. If you and your dog are unexperienced off-leash, you may use your leash and e collar.
March 3rd, 2019
The first agility class which will feature information and details of this new and ongoing activity. The first class will be at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd.
Please be ready for instruction at 1:30 Sharp. Future classes will be at a soon-to-be disclosed location.
February 24th, 2019
Training to be held at the Santa Fe Place Mall-4250 Cerillos RD. Please meet at the entrance in between JC Penny and World Market.
February, 17th, 2019
Great training last week. This week we are again at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. No news yet on agility training. If you are interested on agility training on Saturdays, please email or call me. I would like to have a minimum of 3 people each. Basic agility courses are $15.00 per participant. Discounts apply for Full and half members.
February 10th, 2019
Back from vacation, resuming training at Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Since we may all be a little rusty, we will focus on the basics. Gold stars to those of you picked up the mantle, and maintained training on your own!
January 20th through February 3rd, 2019
Indigo and Eva are on vacation, so no official Sunday training for the duration. Vivian and Gracie will be carrying on with impromptu trainings, while I am away. Keep working on being the Pack Leader and Alpha dog your canine needs.
January 13th, 2019
Another indoor training due to freezing temperatures and snow. This time we are meeting at the Santa Place Mall, 4250 Cerillos RD. Meet inside at the NE entrance by JC Penny and USPS. A new location to showcase just who the Pack Leaders are!
January 6th, 2019
Happy New Year! New Year, new possibilities and goals to work on with your canine companion.
Dress warm and meet at the Hidden Water History (Power Plant), Park. 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Let’s get this new year off with a proactive start to fun and skill-building training.
December 30th 2018
The temperatures are below freezing all day. We need an indoor training, so we are going to have our first at Big R, 725 St Michaels. Please be on time so we can all be coordinated and ready to go at our newest sponsor location. No off-leash class at Frank Ortiz, this week.
December 23rd, 2018
We had a great training last week. Several of you have already renewed your memberships. Let us celebrate this holiday season with well behaved canine companions! We meet at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Be on time , or better yet, early for the 2:00 PM Class. Membership renewal for 2019 begins now.
December 16th, 2018
We are again at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Be on time , or better yet, early for the 2:00 PM Class. Winter is here, and so are we. So, lets keep training and get noticed and praised by Santa Fe, and Visitors from everywhere!
December 9th, 2018
Class is being held at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs. Winter is no reason to cease training. Let’s Work on canine guest manners, this week again.
December 2nd, 2018 (We actually had an off-leash snow play day!)
We resume class this week again at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM Directly. Safety first. Keep your dog on leash at all times. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs. Winter is no reason to cease training. Let’s Work on canine guest manners, this week.
November 25th, 2018
No training Class this week. Happy Thanksgiving! We will resume on 12/2/18. Overstuffing is the worst excuse for not training on your own. Be thankful for your Canine Companion. See you soon.
November 11th, 2018
We resume class this week at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM Directly. Safety first. Keep your dog on leash at all times. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs. Winter is no reason to cease training.
November 4th, 2018
No class this Sunday. We will resume on Sunday the 11th, TBA. Keep training on your own. I will know if you did or not (and so will your dog).
October 28th, 2018
Sunday group obedience an socialization class at Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM Directly. Safety first. Keep your dog on leash at all times. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs
October 21st, 2018
Off-leash training at Frank Ortiz Park 2:00 PM, 160 Camino De Las Crucitas. Meet at the largest and furthest west parking area by the water station/message board. Bring ample sun gear and water for you and your dog. Help your dog acclimate by placing him/her in a stay, then unload from car, immediately placing them into a sit/stay. Keep in a stay, walk away towards the field, and then call. When dog approaches, continue to call them to you and immediately place in a sit/stay again. This sets the stage for training around other off-leash dogs.
October 14th, 2018
Sunday group obedience an socialization class at Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class was moved to De Vargas Mall, due to the weather.
October 7th, 2018
Sunday group obedience and socialization class at Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM Directly. Safety first. Keep your dog on leash at all times. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs. It all starts with you. We are a pack, and a pack is only as strong as our ability to work within the hierarchy. Downloaded the necessary file and our park IS available this week. Thanks to those that traversed to Patrick Smith Park last week, so we could have a great class.
September 30th, 2018
We had a good two weeks off, and are ready to go, again. Sunday group obedience and socialization class is at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM Directly. Safety first. Keep your dog on leash at all times. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs. It all starts with you. We are a pack, and a pack is only as strong as our ability to work within the hierarchy.
September 22, 2018
No Class this week. Keep testing yourself and your dog. Be the best Alpha and Pack Leader you are. We will resume the next week, September 29.
September 15, 2018
No Sunday training this week. Keep training on your own and practice, practice, practice.
September 2, 2018
Sunday group obedience and socialization class at Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM Directly. Safety first. Keep your dog on leash at all times. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs. It all starts with you. We are a pack, and a pack is only as strong as our ability to work within the hierarchy.
We had a great hike last weekend! Some of us got to see our dogs in action with the ski cows!
August 26,2018
Santa Fe Ski Basin Hike! Meet at Fort Marcy Park lower parking lot by 9:30, and we will Leave to caravan up the mountain, promptly at 10:00 AM. 30% forecast of rain, but be prepared and bring light rain gear in your pack. Another successful and fun pack outing! The last one was one of our funnest yet. Let’s keep it rolling.
August 19, 2018
Sunday group obedience and socialization class at Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd. Class begins at 2:00 PM Directly. Safety first. Keep your dog on leash at all times. Be respectful of your dog, others, and other’s dogs. It all starts with you. We are a pack, and a pack is only as strong as our ability to work within the hierarchy.
August 12, 2018
We will be at the Water History (Power Plant), 1209 Upper Canyon Rd, 2:00 PM precisely. It is still monsoon season so be prepared for the chance of a light rain. Obedience and socialization is key. Keep taking your dog to new places and get them used to behaving at your command.
August 5, 2018
Meet at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd, at 2:00 PM Sharp. It is still monsoon season so be prepared for the chance of a light rain. Obedience and socialization is key. Keep working at it, and meet your goals. We will insert some tracking exercises this week.
July 29, 2018
We will resume training at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd, at 2:00 PM Sharp. It is still monsoon season so be prepared for the chance of a light rain. We had one of our most successful and funnest hikes this past week. Stay tuned for our next doggie dine out, and a few more hikes this summer and fall.
July 22, 2018
Time for a Santa Fe Ski Basin Hike! Meet at Fort Marcy Park lower parking lot at by 9:45-ish, and we will Leave to caravan up the mountain, promptly at 10:00 AM. No forecast of rain, but be prepared and bring light rain gear in your pack. Let’s have an exercise puppy blast. Yeah!
July 15, 2018
This week we are training at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd, at 2:00 PM. We may have a chance of a little rain, so bring a light rain jacket or umbrella. We had a blast last weekend in the rain. Next week, weather permitting we will go on a hike at the Santa Fe Ski Basin. Stay tuned.
July 1, 2018
Off-leash training at Frank Ortiz Park 10:30 AM (this week only due to lack of shade and heat), 160 Camino De Las Crucitas. Meet at the furthest west parking area by the water station/message board. Bring ample sun gear and water for you and your dog.
June 24, 2018
Expanding our club for the Santa Fe area, we will continue to have training at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd, for the 2:00 PM Class. We are postponing our mountain hikes until we are clear of fire danger in the National Forest Areas. Hang tight but keep training. This week we will focus on recall, and stay commands.
June 17, 2018
Make Papa proud this Father’s Day and meet at the Water History (Power Plant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd for the 2:00 PM Class. AKC CGC final class will commence after regular class. AKC and CGC class will be conducted without training collars, as per testing guidelines and regulations.
June 10, 2018
Group Plaza Walk. First group public walk to the Plaza of 2018! Meet at the US District Courthouse Park at 106 S Federal PL (Corner of Paseo De Peralta, and Washington Ave across from the Scottish Rite Temple). We will walk through populated areas to train on public behavior and manners. Walk will include part of 3 of 3 class for AKC CGC certification training.
June 3, 2018
Water History (Powerplant) Park 1209 Upper Canyon Rd (Upper E Alameda), 2:00 PM Group Socialization and Pack Training. We will have a 15 Minute Break, and begin class no. 2 of 3 for the AKC CGC certification training.
May 13, 2018
Water History (Powerplant) Park, 1209 Upper Canyon Rd (Upper E Alameda). 2:00 PM AKC CGC evaluation demonstration, and workshop sign-up. Continue socialization, correct command and correction work. Come all and make Momma proud!
May 6, 2018
Patrick Smith Park 2:00. Preparation for AKC Good Citizens training. Let us wow Santa Fe , our friends, and our neighbors with our doggie manners and abilities.
April 29, 2018
Patrick Smith Park. 2:00. Come prepared for a much needed Q and A session, with examples where necessary.
April 21 and 22, 2018
I strongly recommend you all attend this life-saving event. Reserve now.
Rattlesnake Aversion Clinic. 4/21 at El Dorado, 4/22, at Rio Rancho. http://centralnewmexicobrittanyclub.com/CNMBC_Hosted_Rattlesnake_Avoidance_Clinics.html.
We will meet for or first Doggie Dine-out of the year, Sunday 4/22 at Cafe Sonder on the patio. 326 S Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, 2:00. Free parking in back.
April 15, 2018
Outdoor group obedience and socialization training at Patric Smith Park, 2:00 PM Sharp.
April 8, 2018
Indoor Training at De Vargas Mall. Meet inside near Teca Tu. 2:00 PM
April 1, 2018
Doggie Easter egg hunt for eggs with treats and prizes before training at Water History Park, 1:00 on the dot. Water History (Powerplant) Park) - 1209 Upper Canyon Rd.
March 25, 2018
We will have group obedience and socialization training at Patrick Smith Park, 2:00 PM, Sharp.
March 18, 2018
No Class.
We will resume training on March 25, Place and Time TBA.
March 11, 2018
Group obedience and public socialization class at De Vargas Mall, south entrance inside by Teca Tu at 2:00 PM
Please be early and on time. Class will start immediately on the hour.
February 25, 2018
Off-leash group training at Frank Ortiz Dog Park, on Camino De Las
Crucitas. Meet at the westernmost large parking lot, near the watering station. Please be early to sign in, and be ready to go at 2:00 PM sharp. Bring water for you and your dog.
December 31, 2017
Last Class of the old year. Henry Cornell Rose Park. 2:00 PM. Cordova Rd and Galisteo Pkwy/St.
November 26, 2017
Group Plaza walk! We will meet at the south entrance at Federal Park on S. Federal PL. Bring water for you and your dog, and sun gear. Please bring a flat leash, flat collar, and observe the 10’ distance rule from other handlers and their dogs.
October 8 and 15, 2017
No Class. We will resume on the 22nd at Cornell/Rose Park at 2:00 PM. W Cordova Rd and Gaslisteo Pkwy/ Galisteo St. in Santa Fe. Bring water for you and your dog. Please bring a flat leash, flat collar, and observe the 10’ rule from other handlers and their dogs.
October 1, 2017
Ski Sandia Hike. Meet at Fort Marcy Park and depart at 9:30 Sunday morning to caravan up the mountain. Meet and execute pack hike at 10:00 . Bring water, hiking gear, and leashes for first part of hike from parking lot by drop off area near mountain streams. Excellent exercise in pack behavior and off-leash socialization. Recall is necessary, so start to practice now.
September 24,2017
Sunday Training resumes at Cornell/Rose Park at 2:00 Sunday. W Cordova Rd and Gaslisteo Pkwy/ Galisteo St. in Santa Fe. Bring water for you and your dog. Please bring a flat leash, flat collar, and observe the 10’ rule from other handlers and their dogs.
September 3, 2017
Master Trainer Anthony Ramon will be instructing this weeks class. A rare and special opportunity for Santa Fe dog owners. Come and learn from the Southwests best Police and Corrections expert. Roses/Cornell Park off of Cordova St and Galisteo Pkwy/Galisteo St, Santa Fe.
July 29, 2017
Presentation given by Indigo, sponsored by Teca Tu A Pawsworthy Pet Emporium, at Devargas Center. “Understanding the Dynamics and Success of Canine Pack Training and Behavior”, is the subject of this talk. Oral presentation will be followed by a Q & A session. Please RSVP for attendance reservations for this free event on Saturday July 29, at 5:00 PM, 165 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe.
July23, 2017
Group Training at Cornell/Rose Park off of Cordova PL and Gaslisteo Pkwy/ Galisteo St. in Santa Fe.