student of THE PACK
mentorship
Student of the Pack is a program designed for folks interested in seeing intimately how we work with dogs in realtime to maintain a cohesive and harmonious large group of dogs of all ages, breeds and behavior/energy types off-leash throughout our 9 hour day at our ranch.
Things we cover include but are not limited to insights and detailed explanations and demonstrations of our philosophy, analysis of dog behavior, socialization, free play, how we communicate with our Pack members, both audibly and with energy, so as to not rely on the use of treats, physical touch, corrections, or dominance. Also, how we help dogs with timidness, anxiety, reactivity, numbness, immaturity, heaviness, as well as overly-sensitive dogs.
Student of the Pack 2023 registration has not opened yet
what to expect
This experience is an observational learning opportunity and is for the people to observe, feel, learn and ask questions as we move through our day and various activities such as swimming, running, hiking, playing, washing, drying. Note* Personal dogs are not allowed unless ok’d by Jonathan and Cole.
SCHEDULE
We begin and end each day at our pick-up and drop off location in Portland Oregon, with the middle of the day spent at the Dog Ranch in Scappoose Oregon. Our day begins at 8:30am and ends at 5:30pm.
Please note that participants will need to arrange for their own transportation to and from the Dog Ranch.
Cost
$600 per day, with programs spanning from 1-2 days. The fee will be collected upon your acceptance and official registration.
cancelation
Cancelations one month+ before the mentorship program will result in a full refund, minus a processing charge. Cancellations within a month of the mentorship program, will result in a partial refund which includes a deduction of 25% from the total amount, plus a processing charge.
Curriculum overview
The Jentle Method™; how we apply it, when we apply it, and the changes we look for
On-leash & off-leash work; our formula for moving and guiding a large pack of dogs both in structured hiking, free play, or socializing
How we help dogs with timidness, anxiety, reactivity, numbness, immaturity, heaviness, as well as overly-sensitive dogs
Our application of a structured run with the pack off-leash; how we organize and manage the run, the dogs' state of mind and Being
How we guide the Pack as a whole and manage individuals when there is a new stimuli in the environment (such as a participant in this program joining us)
How we travel with the dogs and handle the dogs around their human companion(s) at pick-up and drop-offs; and the dynamic of the environment and our relationships
Our understanding of, and the importance of neutral energy, including what it looks like, what it means, and how we use our energy and movement to bring a dog to a neutral state
The Relationship that we have with each dog, including the depth of each individual relationship and the relationship with the Pack as a whole
How we communicate with our Pack members, both audibly and with energy, so as to not rely on the use of treats, physical touch, corrections, or dominance
How we teach the dogs and reinforce new skills; such as ‘come’ and ‘leave it’
Our specific ways to apply praise, gain or reinforce eye contact, and teach/maintain personal space (to name a few)