Calendar of Events

Join us for a Community Town Hall. During this time, we'll share exciting announcements, giveaways, upcoming events, get feedback for future planning, and have a social activity.  

June's Activity: Puzzles

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Join us for a real-world training adventure at the Downtown Farmers' Market! This Community Manners outing is designed to help your dog build confidence while practicing skills in a busy, ever-changing environment.

We’ll focus on emotional regulation, reading and understanding your dog’s body language, and generalizing known skills around new sights, sounds, people, and distractions. To help dogs feel successful, we will begin away from the market and gradually work closer only if your dog is comfortable and ready.

Through guided exercises and trainer support, you’ll learn how to better support your dog in stimulating environments while building confidence, focus, and teamwork at your dog’s pace. Whether your dog is working on staying calm, navigating distractions, or feeling more comfortable in busy spaces, this outing is all about creating positive experiences and practical life skills together.

Thomas Mitchell Park

Distance: 2 miles

Locations details: Primarily dirt trail. Meet at the parking lot by the pond

This event is subject to change or cancellation depending on the weather. Please look for updates in community as we get closer to the event. 

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Join us as we celebrate 3 amazing years of CTC with a Membership Appreciation Cookout! We’re incredibly grateful for the members who have made our club what it is and helped make so many classes, events, and memories possible over the years.

Purple Martin Lake

Distance: 1.5-3 miles

Locations details: Mix of grass and dirt trails

This event is subject to change or cancellation depending on the weather. Please look for updates in community as we get closer to the event. 

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Loose leash walking is one of the most common training goals and one of the most frustrating to teach. Success isn't just about practicing an exercise. It's about consistency, clear communication, and knowing how to progress your training. 

Join us as we discuss why loose leash walking often breaks down, how to make expectations black and white for your dog, when to use different training tools and management strategies, and how to build skills that transfer from your driveway to busy public spaces.

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Easter Lake

Distance: 2-3 miles out and back

Locations details: Fully Paved Trail. Meet in the parking lot by the COVERED Bridge. Take a right at the fork after entering the park.

This event is subject to change or cancellation depending on the weather. Please look for updates in community as we get closer to the event. 

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Generalization Challenge 

Challenges opens June 1st

Context plays a significant factor in how dogs learn and behave. Cues your pup has learned at your home or Canine Craze may seem like foreign concepts to them in other locations. The more these skills are practiced in various environments, the more reliable they will become.

During this challenge, you'll choose a new location to practice the same known behaviors each week. We suggest picking 2-3 behaviors that they reliably respond to in their everyday environment. Please be mindful of selecting locations and prioritize setting them up for success.

AKC Trick Dog Challenge

Challenge opens July 6th 

Master one trick per week from the list of tricks. After completing 10 tricks, schedule a time with an AKC Evaluator from Canine Craze to earn your title!

Need help with your tricks? Sign-up for one of our drop-in trick dog classes: https://caninecraze.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?cat=17 

LIST OF NOVICE TRICKS: http://images.akc.org/pdf/trick_dog_novice.pdf 

LIST OF INTERMEDIATE TRICKS: http://images.akc.org/pdf/trick_dog_Intermediate.pdf 

LIST OF ADVANCED TRICKS: http://images.akc.org/pdf/trick_dog_advanced.pdf 

LIST OF PERFORMER TRICKS: http://images.akc.org/pdf/trick_dog_Performer.pdf 

LIST OF ELITE PERFORMER TRICKS: http://images.akc.org/pdf/Elite_Performer.pdf