The Better Because of My Dog workshop
April 5-6, 2025
yorba linda, CA
DogFit Dallas has teamed up with our friends at Royal K9 in beautiful Orange County, California to bring you our Better Because of My Dog Workshop. This hands-on training workshop offers a unique opportunity to go through 7 Evolutions, enhance your skills and unlock your full potential as a compassionate and effective leader for your dogs.
Designed for both the new dog owner or the seasoned professional, this workshop will take your understanding of your dog to the next level.
If your dog struggles with:
leash pulling
respecting boundaries in the home
reactivity on walks
separation anxiety
jumping on guests
overexcitement
socializing well with other dogs
or more, this workshop is for YOU!
These unwanted behaviors are symptomatic of a missing piece in your relationship. This workshop will help you identify the cause of your struggles, and show you how to implement simple routines and strategies throughout your day that will transform your relationship with your dog.
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Working Spot
Each working spot is for one person and one dog. Side by side, we will work our dogs through foundational skills of leash work, place work, using the long line, and more. These exercises may sound tailored to beginners, but our 7 evolutions will show you how to fully utilize these simple skills to create a fortified, lasting connection with your dog - a connection based on mutual respect, clear communication, and an alignment of your goals for each other.
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Audit Spot
As an auditor, you will have the opportunity to participate in the workshop through observing Art, our training supports, and the working spot participants. Auditors will be encouraged to ask questions, share experiences, and fully participate - just without a dog by your side. Perfect for those who learn by watching, you will be able to fully participate in the community and gain new insights to take home with your personal dogs or clients.
Create the life you’ve always wanted to have with your dog!
Learn to experience life together.
Using our 7 Evolutions & training strategies, you’ll discover your dog’s behaviors change over time. Together, you will form a true partnership built upon clear communication, mutual trust, and love that will last a lifetime.
An overview of 7 Evolutions:
Dog Psychology: Enhance your communication by learning to see the world through the dog’s perspective.
Dog Training: Apply these holistic strategies when working with your dog, and watch how much more easily the pieces fall into place.
Pattern Stacking: Implementing simple & seemingly small routines and skills in your day to day life will improve your relationships for the better.
Finding Meaning and Purpose: Dig deeper to uncover what having a dog means to you.
Mantras: Ensure your energy and thoughts are aligned with your intentions.
Meditation: Shift your perspective, learn to be present, give yourself grace, and extend those same gifts to your dog.
Acts of Kindness: Consider how you can begin to share the best version of yourself with others, humans and dogs alike.
SNAG YOUR SPOT WITH PRESALE PRICING
Experience two full days of
learning, self-discovery,
and connection for as little as $349.
invest in yourself.
invest in your dogs.
invest in a better life together.
Meet your trainer, Art Ortiz
For Art, DogFit Dallas is so much more than a dog training company. He has realized over the years that dog training is so much deeper than solely focusing on the dog and the behaviors it displays. More often, there is a disconnect between human and dog. With a focus on dog psychology, Art aims to understand how the dog feels in any given moment. This is how we can guide a dog to a more calm and neutral place around all sorts of triggers that would normally cause anxiety, excitement, or reactivity.
At the same time, Art works extensively with the human next to the dog. He understands that dogs feed off of their owner’s energy, and a lot of times, the human feels nervous, anxious, frustrated, angry, defeated. Observing both human and dog together gives a good indication of where they’re both at in their journey and what needs to be done to help the relationship thrive. His goal is to create connection between both species, so that we can all be “Better Because of My Dog”.
FAQs
What does the itinerary look like?
We’ll be on our feet for a good portion of each day, engaging in the workshop’s offerings between 10:00-5:00 with an hour break for lunch. Be sure to wear weather-appropriate clothing and close toed shoes!
Are meals included?
Snacks & refreshments are available throughout the day. You will have the option of joining the group for a lunch and dinner outing each day, but it is totally optional. Some may choose to spend the evening reflecting on that day’s learning, and that’s okay and encouraged too!
What are my options for travel accommodations?
Because travel accommodations and meals are not included, we’ve gathered recommendations!
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International Airport. For hotels, we recommend the following, as they are near our hosts, Royal K9 Training Center:
Embassy Suites Hotel by Hilton Brea
Springhill Suites by Marriot Placentia/Fullerton
If you are looking to rent a car instead of relying on Uber/Lyft, we recommend trying Turo!
My dog’s behavior could be considered more severe. can i attend with my dog?
Because of the communal nature of this workshop, we cannot accept dogs who have a human bite history. Feel free to attend without your dog, or we’d love to connect and help guide you through training!
What is your cancellation policy?
We are able to offer a partial 50% refund for cancellations made prior to 2/15. No refunds will be offered after 2/15.