DKA For Dog Trainers | davekroyerdogs

Welcome to Dave Kroyer Academy for dog trainers

- a click above the rest™

I am excited to be offering monthly "workshops" for people aspiring to

become dog trainers and professionals looking to "hone" their skills with

continued education. Workshops will run from 1 day to 2 weeks depending

on topic.

As an "accomplished international" competitor at multiple dog sports, I have the

versatility to offer world class coaching and instruction to novice trainers all the

way to "the pros"! My innovative progressive training systems, methods, and

deep understanding of canine behavior are why people are calling DKA

"a click above the rest™".

Below are the workshops scheduled for 2015.

Please visit back often as we will be updating the site with more information.

Feel free to contact me via this website for more info.

- Dave

Due to the limited number of participants for each workshop, all deposits are "NON REFUNDABLE and NON TRANSFERABLE" to future workshops. If you cancel and wish to come to a future workshop a new deposit for that workshop is required. Thank you, the DKA team.

Deposits can be made by Visa or Mastercard, check, or by PayPal to canineheadquarters@msn.com Please make checks out to DKA For Dog Trainers and mail to 1350 CR 130, Hutto, TX 78634

All classes are held at EITHER 1350 CR 130 OR 817 Tradesman Park Loop, Hutto, TX 78634. Location will be detailed on the registration forms.

Upcoming 2016 Workshops and Seminars

Competitive Obedience

April 15-16-17, 2016 (Hutto Texas)

$150 per day working spot

All pertinent info and registration found here

Competitive Retrieves

April 30th, 2016 (Hutto Texas)

$150 working spot

All pertinent info and registration found here

Nosework/Detection Seminar

May 13-14-15, 2016 (Hutto Texas)

$150 per day working spot

All pertinent info and registration found here

Past workshops and seminars

2016 Spring Ring Workshop

February 1st-5th, 2016

Impulse Control

October 31st, 2015 9:00-4:30

Hutto Texas

Fronts and Finishes Workshop

August 22nd, 2015

Hutto Texas

Working Spots $150

Auditing Spots $75

August 8-9, 2015

Nosework Seminar

Day 1 - Teaching and Solidifying The Indication

Day 2 - Searches and Working With Distraction Odors

$150 per day or both days $275

Auditing spots are $100 each day

July 6th-10, 2015

Canine Learning Theory and Practical Application

Limited Working Spots $950 (Depost Required)

This workshop is a MUST for anyone wanting a career in dog training, or for those interested in getting into dog sports or canine performance work. You must first understand what makes your dog 'tick' before you can pick up the leash to train it. Highly recommended workshop for just about...well, everyone!

May 16th, 2015 9am-4:30pm (Hutto Texas)

Limited Working Spots $150 Auditing $75

Training The Retrieve

Full Description of workshop is listed on the registration form

May 23rd, 2015 9am-4:30pm (Hutto Texas)

Limited Working Spots $150 Auditing $75

Nosework Seminar

This workshop will cover the civilian sport of "Nosework".

There will be video studying and practical application.

Topics include, but not limited to:

Indication training
Detailing
On Leash Handling
Searching containers, interiors, exteriors, and vehicles

June 13th, 2015 9am-4:30pm (Hutto Texas)

Teaching Your Dog To Be An 'Operant and Active Thinker'.

Limited Working Spots $150 Auditing $75

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs need to be strongly food motivated to attend this workshop.

This workshop is for both pet or performance dogs and will focus on teaching your dog how to work on his or her agenda and offer desired behaviors.

Topics will include:

* Targeting away from the reward

* Proper clicker use

*Teaching tricks through active thinking

*Fun activities to promote active thinking in your dog

*The power of suggestion

March 9th-13th, 2015 (Hutto Texas)

Canine Learning Theory and Application

Working Spot - $950 for the week.

A deposit of $300 is required to hold your working spot.
Auditing Spot - $500 for the week.

Back By Popular Demand!

This workshop is a MUST for anyone wanting a career in dog training, or for those interested in getting into dog sports or canine performance work. You must first understand what makes your dog 'tick' before you can pick up the leash to train it. Highly recommended workshop for just about...well, everyone!

March 19th-21st, 2015 (Hutto Texas)

Mondio/French Ring Workshop

Limited Working Spots $450 Each additional dog per handler is $350.
Unlimited Auditing Spots $250

This workshop will focus on all practical aspects of Ring Sport. Dogs and handlers will work at their current level of training. Topics will include, but not limited to:

* Obedience
* Jumps
* Protection
* Rules
* Handling

Jan 20th to Jan 24th 2014 ADVANCED IPO - 3 phases per day

Prerequisite: Must have titled a dog to minimum IPO1

$850.00 (Deposit $300 required to hold spot)

YES, the workshop that has been requested over and over and over....

We will cover the 3 phases of IPO daily

Tracking
Obedience
Protection
Study of the CURRENT FCI IPO rules in depth.
Watch and study and critique world class performances!
Have "mock" trial on Friday the 24th!

Feb 3rd - 8th 2014 Fundamentals of tracking workshop

$950.00 for week ($300.00 deposit to hold spot) Only taking 5 dog/handler teams!

The only workshop like this offered in the USA dedicated to tracking!

In depth study and practical application of sport tracking.

Sport/SAR/Man Trailing

IPO

AKC

POLICE K9

Topics will include:

Puppy imprinting
Track Laying
Terrain variables
Rudimental Foundation
Use of "pressure"
Variable reinforcement schedules
Rules and point structure
Article indication
And more....

Back by popular demand!

March 10th -15th 2014 Canine learning theory and application

$950.00 (Deposit $300 required to hold spot)

This workshop is a MUST for anyone wanting a career in dog training!

Also for people getting into dog sports and canine performance work.

You must first understand what makes your dog "tick" before you pick up the

leash to train it. Highly recommended workshop for just about...well everyone!

Main Instructor: Dave Kroyer

May 31st - June 1st Controlling Canine Aggression:

The “Bermuda Triangle” of Dog Training.

Price: $250 for 2 day workshop Location: DKA academy for dog trainers (venue may change depending on number of participants). Time: 9am - 5pm each day (lunch break from 12pm -1:30pm both days.) Light lunch provided. Saturday will be all lecture.There will be no dogs participating. Sunday will be demonstration and practical work. If you have an aggressive dog please contact Dave at dj_kroyer@msn.com to see if your dog can participate.

Topics will include:

Aggression
Predation
Frustration and conflict
Pavlovian Conditioning
Counterconditioning
Systematic Desensitization
Response Prevention
Instrumental/Operant Conditioning
Aversive control of responding
and much more...

Speakers: Dr. Stewart Hilliard and Dave Kroyer

Dr. Stewart Hilliard is an internationally recognized authority on dog behavior and training. He is currently Chief of the Military Working Dog Evaluations and Breeding Flight, 341st Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio; where he serves as a principal expert on canine evaluation, training, and breeding for the US Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program.

July 7th - 11th "Comp OB 1"

Introduction to competitive Obedience. This workshop is designed for people just getting their feet wet in the wonderful world of competitive obedience. $950.00 (Deposit $300 required to hold spot)

Topics will include:

AKC,UKC,Rally,IPO,Ring Sports
Difference between "Pet OB' and "Comp OB"
Study of different performance sports
Training Strategies
and much more....

July 14 - 19th "Advanced Comp OB 2"

This workshop is desinged for people who are already showing their dogs in a Comp OB venue.

$950.00 (Deposit $300 required to hold spot)

Topics will include:

Building speed,vigilance and attitude
Retrieves
Fronts/Finishes
Multi dimensional Training
Study of Point Breakdowns
Study of body awareness
Massage and accupressure for performance dogs

November 17th-21st, 2014 "Canine Learning Theory and Applications"

$950.00 (Deposit $300 required to hold spot)

This workshop is a MUST for anyone wanting a career in dog training!

Also for people getting into dog sports and canine performance work.

You must first understand what makes your dog "tick" before you pick up the

leash to train it. Highly recommended workshop for just about...well everyone!

Main Instructor: Dave Kroyer

January 3rd, 2015 (Hutto Texas)

Competitive Heeling Workshop

Limited Working Spots $125 Each additional dog is $75
Unlimited Auditing Spots $75

This workshop will focus on competitive heeling for AKC/UKC, IPO and Ring Sports to include:

* Correct Position
* Focus
* Locomotion
* Attitude
* And much more!

January 12th-16th, 2015 (Hutto Texas)

IPO Workshop

Limited Working Spots $950 (Requires a $300 deposit to hold a working spot)
Unlimited Auditing Spots $475

This workshop is designed for dogs over the age of 10 months. The workshop will cover all three phases per day (Tracking, Obedience, Protection).

This is a practical hands on workshop and we will work at the current training level of the handler and dog. Topics will include:

* Rules/Point Breakdown
* Handling
* Putting the "puzzle together"
* And much more!

January 31st, 2015 (Hutto Texas)

Tracking Workshop For IPO and AKC

Limited Working Spots $125 Each additional dog is $100
Unlimited Auditing Spots $75

This workshop will focus on your dogs current level of training, whether it be beginners to advanced. Topics will include:

* Foot Step Tracking
* Motivation
* Article Indication
* Proper Use of Food and the Removal of Food
* Rules of Line Handling
* And much more!