Dog Training, Performance & Art

  • What’s Up?

    Important Announcements and News…

    Class Starts May 6, 2013!

    Class Options
    • base

    • $80

    • Class Content

    • Lesson Plans
    • Skype Chat

    • Google+ Hangouts
    • premier

    • $150

    • Class Content

    • Lesson Plans
    • Skype Chat

    • Google+ Hangouts
    • 6 Video Assessments

    • pro

    • $120

    • Class Content

    • Lesson Plans
    • Skype Chat

    • Google+ Hangouts
    • 3 Video Assessments


  • Disc Dog Class Outline

    Week 1 – Set Up and Position
    Learn a variety of Set Up Moves, Positions and Flatwork Foundation quickly and efficiently.
    Week 2 – Flatwork
    Flatwork is Flow! Learn how to deliver discs to your dog to make them look good and how to move your dog around the field.
    Week 3 – Throwing Concepts
    Learn about disc placement and timing, various releases, and get some great disc advice and deep understanding of throwing in simple plain language
    Week 4 – Flipping
    Learn basic concepts and some simple techniques for teaching flips.
    Week 5 – Vaults and Overs
    Everything you ever wanted to know about Vaults and Overs.
    Week 6 – Routine Building
    Learn functional and creative Routine Building skills. From practical on field application to research and development.

    Class Options
    • base

    • $80

    • Class Content

    • Lesson Plans
    • Skype Chat

    • Google+ Hangouts
    • premier

    • $150

    • Class Content

    • Lesson Plans
    • Skype Chat

    • Google+ Hangouts
    • 6 Video Assessments

    • pro

    • $120

    • Class Content

    • Lesson Plans
    • Skype Chat

    • Google+ Hangouts
    • 3 Video Assessments

  • Hangout on Mondays @9PM ET (GMT-5)

    Monday nights we have a hangout on Google+. We recap the week’s work and introduce the next week’s content.

    Google+ Hangout @9PM ET (GMT-5)

    Wednesday night is the big night. We hangout on G+ and get deep into the week’s content. What’s a hangout?

    Circle Us on Google+

     

  • Set Up and Position

    Set Up Moves and Position are key elements for all levels of play.

    Pawsitive Vybe has created a few simple drills that teach both the skills necessary for proper Set up and Position and that lay a foundation for a clear communication system for disc dog Flatwork and team movement.

    If you don’t have solid set up moves and position then you have a hard time recovering from mistakes on the field… You experience stress or waste valuable time and effort during training… It becomes hard to flow… or worst of all, you decide not to try a cool move because you just can’t get your dog to get in position or set up that way.

    Set Up and Position is the foundation for playing disc with dogs. If this element of your game is strong then everything else becomes much easier.

    Click the Week 1 – Set Up and Position button below to get rolling
  • Flatwork

    Flatwork is Flow!

    The things that happen between the discs being caught is Flatwork. Learn how to move your dog around the field and how to create patterns as a team. Mastery of Flatwork is a key element of the game of disc.

    Reserve Your Spot in the Next Class

    Click the Week 2 – Flatwork button below to better hook up with your dog.
  • Throwing

    Throw with the intent to make your dog look good!

    Throwing is a key element in so many ways for your Disc Dog. A well placed disc can make an average dog look amazing and a poorly placed disc can make the best dog look painfully average. Get the skinny on Throwing Theory, Practical Applications and Technique.

    Reserve Your Spot in the Next Class

    Click the Week 3 – Throwing button below to get your mind blown
  • Flipping

    The Art of Flipping – Part trick, part set up move.

    Flipping is an artform. Placement, toss trajectory, positioning of both dog and handler, safety, usage in a freestyle routine all of these elements are important for flipping success.

    Reserve Your Spot in the Next Class

    Click the Week 4 – Flipping button below to get the wheels turning
  • Vaults and Overs

    Space, Placement, Timing and Intent for dog and handler.

    Foundational vaulting principles in theory and in practice. Cultivate vault discrimination in your dog so they know what vault is coming and exactly where they’re going, throw with proper timing and placement for safety and success and most importantly, know when to throw your disc.

    Reserve Your Spot in the Next Class

    Click the Week 5 – Vaults and Overs button below to get your Vault on.
  • Routine Building

    simple tools & concepts – sequencing, Routine Building & creating new moves.

    Fresh tricks and sequences at the drop of a hat. Then take those sequences from the drawing board to the competition field in 5 minutes. Learn how to structure your training sessions for success and how to become a better and more dynamic team.

    Reserve Your Spot in the Next Class

    Click the Week 6 – Routine button below for creativity and coolness’ sake.




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PVybe Blog

Get the skinny on what's going on with Pawsitive Vybe. News, Announcements, UpComing Events and everyday Disc Dog Life with 12 crazy dogs in the middle of the city. Access a wealth of incredible dog training and dog sports content via the Pawsitive Vybe Blog.

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