Workshops & Seminars
For registrations and enquirires, please use our Enquiry Form here.
Millmerran Training Day
Learn, Train & Understand Your Dog!
Sunday, 15 November 2026 | Starting at approximately 10 am
Millmerran dog owners, this one might be for you!
I'm hoping to bring a special dog training day to Millmerran and would love to meet some local dogs and their humans. Whether you'd like to learn practical training skills, get individual support or find out more about Assistance Dogs and Therapy Dogs, there may be an option for you!
I'm first checking whether there's enough local interest to make the trip worthwhile.
Choose your option
Option 1 – Introduction to Positive Reinforcement
Approx. 1.5 hours | $85 per dog-and-handler team
A practical, beginner-friendly group session covering how dogs learn, using rewards effectively, teaching sit and introducing sit-stay, and building focus through small, achievable steps.
Please note: This is an introductory session, not a behaviour modification class. Dogs with more complex needs, such as reactivity, aggression or significant anxiety, will need individual support.
Option 2 – Individual Training
Approx. 1.5 hours | $130 per session
Personalised training to discuss your goals and work on suitable priorities for your dog. Only 2–3 appointments will be available.
Option 3 – Assistance Dogs & Therapy Dogs Information Session
Approx. 1 hour | $15 per person
Curious about Assistance Dogs or Therapy Dogs? Learn about their different roles, suitability, training, recognition pathways, commitment and costs.
Information only – no practical training, and you don't need to bring a dog.
Interested? Here's what to do.
Step 1 – Register your interest by Sunday, 1 November.
Complete the Google Form and indicate which option interests you. You can select as many options as you like.
👉 https://forms.gle/mtKFn9uUrr21sd6q9
Registering is an expression of interest, not a confirmed booking. No payment is required yet.
Step 2 – Wait for confirmation.
On 1 November, I'll review the responses and contact everyone who registered. The group session needs at least six confirmed teams, and individual appointments are limited. There must also be enough overall bookings to make the trip viable.
Step 3 – Confirm by Wednesday, 4 November.
If the event proceeds, you'll have until 4 November to confirm your place and arrange payment by bank transfer or cash by prior arrangement. Your place is secured once payment is received.
A few important details
• Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
• Start: Approximately 10 am
• Location: Millmerran – venue announced once confirmed
• Setting: Outdoors, weather permitting
• Bookings: Essential
Queensland weather can be unpredictable. If conditions become unsuitable, the event may need to be cancelled, even at short notice. Participants will be notified as soon as possible, and payments will be refunded if I cancel due to unsuitable weather.
Questions? Feel free to contact me via social media or email. I'm happy to help you work out which option might suit you best.
I'd love to meet some of Millmerran's dogs and their humans. Who knows – we might even discover a few future training stars!
Introduction to Mantrailing 4 Dogs
What is Mantrailing?
Mantrailing is a specialised form of tracking where a dog will be presented with a person’s individual odour, from items like a t-shirt or bandana, to follow their unique scent trail. At the trail's start, the dog is presented with the odour sample which is being kept free from other scents, that could interfere with its focus. Once the dog identifies the individual scent, he/she follows the trail. The dog handler does not interfere with the dog and only guides the dog if the dog cannot find the trail. This remarkable skill highlights a dog's ability to filter out numerous competing smells, demonstrating their training and instinctive skills in tracking.
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Why is Mantrailing such a great activity for you and your dog?
Following a trail is the most natural thing in the world for dogs (hunting). This gives hunting-motivated dogs a field of activity and they can finally live out their passion and specialisation - together with their owner. Among other things, this has a positive influence on the human-dog relationship. It can also encourage your dog to work calmly, independently and with concentration.
Is Mantrailing good for older dogs, dogs with physical disabilities or anxious/reactive dogs?
Mantrailing is also an excellent physical and mental workout for older dogs or dogs with physical disabilities. Compared to many other activities, mantrailing is very easy on the joints.
Dogs with environmental insecurities or even fears (the most common causes of aggressive behaviour) can also be supported and encouraged through Mantrailing. Through selective perception (only certain aspects of the environment are perceived and others are ignored) during a trail, great success can be achieved with anxious dogs. An example: A dog who is afraid of children in everyday life learns to follow a trail with concentration and manages to ignore the children along the way.
What breeds are suitable for Mantrailing?
Does your dog have a nose? Great, then he has the best prerequisites! From a small pinscher to a large Great Dane, every dog can become a Mantrailer.
What age is suitable for Mantrailing?
Mantrailing can be started playfully as early as puppy age, but older dogs can still get involved.
Mantrailing is an ideal alternative, especially for older dogs who may have been active in dog sports all their lives but can no longer do so for physical reasons. The dog can be exercised under controlled conditions and in a way that is very gentle on the joints.
When and where?
Sunday, 1 June 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm
at our training facility in Highfields/Kleinton.
What can I expect?
We will give you an introduction to what Mantrailing is, what equipment you need and we will do a first trail with your dog.
What does it cost?
The price is $129 per dog-handler team and $89 if you attend without dog.
How do I register?
Please use the form to register here. You will receive a booking confirmation email with further details what to bring.
Lunging 4 Dogs
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Lunging? YES, you heard right! As with horses, dogs learn to run in a circle around their owners. A flutter band is stretched as an aid, which the dog can use to orient itself. The owner is in the middle of the circle and gives the dog various body language signals, which the dog then has to carry out from a distance. In this way, we direct the dog's focus more and more to its owner.
But that is not the only positive effect of lunging. The owner also learns to direct their dog from a distance using body language and voice cues. This is an indispensable relief in everyday life, because here too the dog will increase its focus on the owner and be able to be influenced from a distance.
When and where?
Sunday, 8 June 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm
at our training facility in Highfields/Kleinton.
What can I expect?
We will give you an introduction to what Lunging is, what equipment you need and we will do a first round with your dog.
What does it cost?
The price is $129 per dog-handler team and $89 if you attend without dog.
How do I register?
Please use the form to register here. You will receive a booking confirmation email with further details what to bring.
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Agility 4 Fun & Tricks
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Would youl like to do something fun with your dog? Try our workshop Agility 4 Fun & Tricks. You will learn about positive reinforcement training, what is a reward for your dog and how to reward correctly, the importance of body language, and we will start with your first tricks and agility equipment.
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This workshop is suitable for adults and young people from 12 years.
When and where?
Monday, 2 June 2025 from 3pm to 5pm
at our training facility in Highfields/Kleinton.
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What does it cost?
The price is $69 per dog-handler team.
How do I register?
Please use the form to register here. You will receive a booking confirmation email with further details what to bring.
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Understanding Dogs
Join us for an informative presentation and workshop focused on the body language of dogs, complete with a handout.
Have you ever wondered what your dog is trying to tell you? What are they feeling in the moment? What might they do next? As a dog owner, walker, trainer, or daycare staff, being able to answer these questions can enhance your interactions with our furry friends. Dogs communicate through their bodies, and this workshop will teach you how to "read" your dog and understand how your own body language affects their well-being—an enriching experience for both humans and dogs!
CONTENTS OF THE PRESENTATION
- How does a dog express itself?
- Key elements of body language
- What can be conveyed through body language?
- Observing and describing: from nose to tail
- Understanding gaze, facial expressions, ears, mouth, body, and tail
- Interpreting photos of dog body language
Goal
Our goal is to familiarise you with various dog body language signals, helping you interpret them more effectively over time. This knowledge can help prevent unpleasant situations during dog encounters by enabling quicker recognition and adaptation.
Delivery
In-person workshop or Zoom.
When
This presentation occurs regularly. Please visit our Facebook page for updates. Bookings for organisations and groups welcome.
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DURATION
1.5hrs
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PRICE
$129 incl. Handout*
Please contact us for prices for group bookings
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​*Please note: Handout will be send to you as pdf via email after your booking. The Handout is not a standalone book but rather handout accompanying the workwhosp.