06/06/2025
Our full long list of agility seminars at CDTC this summer:
June 22nd - 6 teams from 1 pm to 3 pm - Building Connection and Understanding the Dog's Line with Chelsea Singer - $130
Want to improve your understanding of the game? Can you 100% say you know what your dog needs to commit to an obstacle? Do you get tangled up on the course with your dog? Would you like to discover ways to better communicate the information your dog needs? Now's your chance with this seminar.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=957&key=da980605-958b-49c8-a2f3-b7b37767a1ad
June 22nd - 6 teams from 3 pm to 5 pm - Front Crosses with Chelsea Singer - $130
Crosses are one of the backbones of handling. Front crosses are an essential tool to learn and understand! We all do front crosses while running a course. But are we doing it correctly? Do we know the purpose of the front cross, when to use and when not to? Learn all these things and how to execute this move more effectively and with confidence!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=958&key=e51519b3-7034-4775-9fc5-301363c9b6fc
June 22nd - 6 teams from 5 pm to 7 pm - All Things Weaves with Chelsea Singer - $130
Weaves are one of the toughest skills to master! Do you want to speed up in the weaves? Prevent your dog from popping out? Increase your consistency? If you want to improve your performance in the weaves in any way, this is the seminar for you! This is not the seminar to leave how to weave, but to improve weave performance.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=959&key=5c967f10-6d11-4778-9701-d16f08d36bed
June 27th - 6 teams from 6 pm to 8 pm - Building Confident Puppies with Kat Edrington - $100
Do you have a puppy? Or a young dog? Are you just starting agility? Do you want your dog to handle all the obstacles with confidence and ease? This is the seminar for you! Dogs are shaped by their experiences and training. Do it right from the start.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1002&key=73cb3759-1c3f-484c-8eba-98b76d3f899c
June 29th - 6 teams from 1 pm to 3 pm - Taking Your Connection to the Next Level with Chelsea Singer - $130
A great follow-up for Chelsea's earlier connection seminar! Connection is everything in agility. One must have a great connection with their dog to get around the course, to send the dog to obstacles, to work on distance, etc! Everything you do and every class you take builds connection, so it’s not necessary for you to take the first seminar in order to take this one. If you'd like to better understand your dog's needs and to build superior communication skills, this is the seminar for you.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=960&key=73629c36-e322-4f7a-a648-b7f0697a21c1
June 29th - 6 teams from 3 pm to 5 pm - Blind Crosses with Chelsea Singer - $130
Crosses are one of the backbones of handling. Blind crosses are an essential tool, but can be difficult to navigate because you lose sight of your dog for a moment. Learn when to execute a blind cross, how to execute this move effectively, and how to help your dog read it!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1003&key=df84dc84-f916-4d81-9817-5ad81513959d
June 29th - 6 teams from 5 pm to 7 pm - Opposing Motion with Chelsea Singer - $130
What is opposing motion? It is sending your dog to an obstacle while moving opposite from the direction in which your dog is moving. This is an amazing skill to have and one that is often necessary at the higher levels of handling (think a reverse start!).
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=961&key=b17a9f1c-7848-4621-9237-732ba2ce1d2c
July 6th - 6 teams from 11 am to 1 pm - Backsides and threadles with Sara Hoffman - $100
Backsides and threadles are also great advanced skills to cultivate. Backsides are prevalent in UKI and some Masters AKC courses. And threadles are everywhere! Threadles ask your dog to come in to you and go out, potentially to take the non-obvious side of an obstacle. No matter your level, learning these skills is useful.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=973&key=8be33fab-0439-452c-938f-a8af47e76316
July 6th - 6 teams from 4 pm to 6 pm - Layering with Sara Hoffman - $100
Layer is the skill of being able to send your dog out or over to an obstacle, with another obstacle in between. It's a difficult skill that requires obstacle focus and distance. That said, it's an amazing skill to have! It allows you to get places on a course that you would not otherwise be able to.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=971&key=797b8feb-480d-4dc4-b5bc-aec009eccc3b
July 9th - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - Puppies/Young Dogs with Chelsea Singer - $130 per team
Get your puppy/young dog started right! There are tons of foundational skills that all dogs should learn, such as targeting, directed focus, etc. This class isn't only for puppies, but any young dog beginning on its agility journey.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=998&key=7fea0ef9-c6ee-48bc-a4f0-dd6cd42696a8
July 11th - 6 teams from 5 pm to 7 pm - Blind Cross like a Boss with Morgan Stolba - $100
This seminar is designed to teach handlers how to confidently and effectively execute blind courses on a course. Whether you're new to the move or looking to polish your technique, this seminar is for you. This seminar covers timing, positioning, and communication strategies to help you and your dog flow smoothly through challenging sequences. This is great for handlers or any level who want to gain speed, clarity, and precision in their handling.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1004&key=cf4673be-cf50-4556-bde0-906b3da9db2f
July 11th - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - Tough Skills Toolbox with Morgan Stolba - $100
Elevate your ability to overcome more advanced challenges thrown your way in competitions! We will be using layering, backsides, and blind crosses to test your skills and add new ones to boost your team’s confidence and effectiveness.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1005&key=4f076613-9211-43b1-a589-db627170d2e5
July 16th and July 23rd - 6 teams from 7 pm - 9 pm - Start-Line Stay with Janine Castorina - $100 for seminar (both days)
Is your dog great everywhere else, but bolts in a trial or during agility class? Learn start-line skills so that you can more reliably leave your dog at the start line and get at least 1 obstacle away.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1018&key=7aab530e-b3cd-4502-bb33-f6ca53611a30
July 18th - 6 teams from 6 pm to 8 pm - Game on! Build toy drive and incorporate toys in training with Kat Edrington - $100
There are several ways to reward your pup for a job well-done. One of which is treats/food and another is using toys and playing with your dog. There is a different purpose for each sort of reward. Even if your dog does not love to play with toys, there are ways to make toys more important in your agility game. Learn how here. Also learn how to translate your dog's play into your current training.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1006&key=5fce7f00-ecb8-47b5-bc90-8df36e33df00
July 20th - 6 teams from 2 pm to 4 pm - Sends and Go with Kat Edrington - $100
Can you send your dog to an obstacle from a distance (even a short one)? Can your dog go on to an obstacle ahead of you? This is an exceptionally useful skill, especially at the end of a course. Our dogs are faster than we are and by the end of a long run, we can all be spent. BUT, if we have a good “go” and “send” we can send the dog over the last obstacles ahead of us!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1007&key=25b55c9b-a3e2-4f7f-96c4-b02df6549734
July 25th - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - It's All About Discrimination with Morgan Stolba - $100
This seminar will help handlers and dogs build the skills needed to confidently distinguish between closely placed obstacles, improve communication, and master tricky sequences. This is great for all teams who want to improve timing and decision-making on course.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1010&key=2021bd4d-d024-45c9-b770-793321d0b110
July 27th - 6 teams from 11 am to 1 pm - Novice Handling with Sara Hoffman - $100
Building on sequencing obstacles teams will start to work on handling and timing to take the most efficient path. Working on all 3 crosses teams will identify how each cross affects them and their teammate.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=974&key=544a8e59-3adf-4a70-b370-9b9a6c1033f8
July 27th - 6 teams from 4 pm to 6 pm - Weave Proofing with Sara Hoffman - $100
What is weave proofing you ask! Can your dog stay in the weaves no matter what is happening? Can you move to the side? Can you rear cross the weaves? Can you run past the weaves? If you're not sure, or you are sure that you can't do these things, this is the seminar for you. Learn how to make sure you pup can stay in the weaves no matter the circumstance. Must already be weaving to take this seminar.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=976&key=71435f55-b836-4355-9052-6b0b3c08a12d
July 30th - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - Beginner Handling with Chelsea Singer - $130
This is for teams new to sequencing. All equipment will be utilized depending on team skill level. Learn to begin to sequence obstacles and build your teamwork.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1014&key=d7cf90d2-7e91-41aa-b59d-fdb0d5fe9631
August 6th - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - Need for Speed with Morgan Stolba - $100
Are you looking to speed your dog up? Does your dog need more confidence? If so, this is the seminar for you! Morgan will help you get the most out of your handling and your pup and ensure that you are running at great speed and with confidence!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=993&key=b5cd5ce2-3c14-4607-b8e8-25efa07a2498
August 13th, 20th, 27th, and September 3rd - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - 4 session games seminar with Shannon Hall and Janine Castorina - $200 per team for the 4 sessions
Have you ever looked at an agility trial premium and felt intimidated because you don't understand all the games classes? Don't know what to do or how these games work? This class will help you understand how to play some of the games in NADAC and UKI and have fun!
August 13th - Chances with Shannon
August 20th - Touch N Go with Shannon
August 27th - Snooker with Janine
September 3rd - Speedstakes with Janine
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=994&key=b7123cdc-b0a6-4087-b9e1-fb62f5b1f1c3
August 29th - 6 teams from 5 pm to 7 pm - Tunnel Vision: Staying on track in a distraction world with Morgan Stolba - $100
Through targeted exercises and real-course scenarios, this seminar explores how to build drive, maintain connection, and navigate common distractions with confidence – especially around tunnels and tempting off-course options. This seminar is great for any team who would like to gain the skills necessary to keep their dog on track when it counts the most!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1021&key=fbfce5c8-1471-40f3-b0f1-3f6020b391c8
August 29th - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - Blind Cross like a Boss with Morgan Stolba - $100
This seminar is designed to teach handlers how to confidently and effectively execute blind courses on a course. Whether you're new to the move or looking to polish your technique, this seminar is for you. This seminar covers timing, positioning, and communication strategies to help you and your dog flow smoothly through challenging sequences. This is great for handlers or any level who want to gain speed, clarity, and precision in their handling.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1023&key=e8e259b8-8b26-4fc4-b0ba-fd2c73489623
August 3rd - 6 teams from 2 pm to 4 pm - Serpentine Skills with Kat Edrington - $100
A serpentine is a common agility sequence where a dog is running along an S-like path, coming into you and going out again. Even though it’s a common sequence, it can be very tricky! Learn how to help your dog read this sequence and handle it with expertise and confidence every time!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1015&key=4c7318ce-4682-49ed-b0a0-75a638c9eee8
August 3rd - 6 teams from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm - Opposing Motion with Kat Edrington - $100
What is opposing motion? It is sending your dog to an obstacle while moving opposite from the direction in which your dog is moving. This is an amazing skill to have and one that is often necessary at the higher levels of handling (think a reverse start!).
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1016&key=146c7113-01ff-4e9f-839d-e729f6f1fbbe
August 17th - 6 teams from 1:30 pm to 4 pm - Beginner Handling Skills with Chelsea Singer - $130
This is for teams new to sequencing. All equipment will be utilized depending on team skill level. Learn to begin to sequence obstacles and build your teamwork.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=968&key=19e3b71a-5056-41bd-8992-493c98f61b46
August 17 - 6 teams from 4 pm to 6:30 pm - Intermediate Handling Skills with Chelsea Singer - $130
Teams will run a novice/open level course and work through any issues they encounter and learn to identify similar lines and handling opportunities for future courses.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=967&key=a3582cc1-1886-4790-818a-677cf75157eb
August 31st - 6 teams from 11 am to 1 pm - Creating Distance with Sara Hoffman - $100
How to build distance and confidence in yourself and your dog! Let's build those skills so that you can increase your distance handling!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=977&key=1fb9fca4-97f3-4387-a47e-ec545a4f9b5c
August 31st - 6 teams from 2 pm to 4 pm - Weave entrances with Sara Hoffman - $100
Weaving and getting those entrances. When we start weaving we give our dogs a straight entrance. But that's not what more advanced coursework looks like. We will see right angles, slices into the weaves, and any other manner of difficult weave entries. Take this seminar to learn how to navigate and queue these difficult entries!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=978&key=06f9f56a-0b96-4375-9756-9b6c95d00d49
August 31st - 6 teams from 4 pm to 6 pm - Backside Handling with Sara Hoffman - $100
Don’t know how to do a backside? Or need some assistance getting some distance with your backside? Learn that here! We are seeing more and more backsides in AKC (and not just premier) Masters courses. Up your game and your skills with this seminar.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=979&key=50dd7ca0-7091-4f37-b31d-2b10d12f89a6
September 5th - 6 teams from 5 pm to 7 pm - Need for Speed with Morgan Stolba - $100
This seminar will help teams boost speed, precision and have more confidence on a course. The seminar will focus on techniques to improve drive, refine handling skills, and maximize a dog’s natural athletic ability. This is perfect for teams looking to speed their dog up and take time off the clock!
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1020&key=6ee9ff87-bbac-4d24-afc0-6c5230c12c95
September 5th - 6 teams from 7 pm to 9 pm - Tough Skills Toolbox with Morgan Stolba - $100
Elevate your ability to overcome more advanced challenges thrown your way in competitions! We will be using layering, backsides, and blind crosses to test your skills and add new ones to boost your team’s confidence and effectiveness.
https://capitaldogtrainingclub.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=1019&key=782e1eef-26e3-4617-be9e-a095854b3425
