Workshop: Iben Marianne K. Pedersen

Time Tuesday 16:30–18:30

Held at Ydun’s Place

Access Open for Red Group Max. dog entries: 15

Canine body awareness and proprioception

This workshop focuses on training exercises that enhance canine body awareness and proprioception. It introduces fundamental techniques to improve coordination, foot placement, body control, and balance through simple and structured exercises. Participants will learn basic groundwork activities that help dogs develop improved movement patterns, confidence, and physical awareness in a safe and supportive training environment.
The practical training will be carried out using solid, stable targets combined with supportive exercises. These tools create clear structure and safety in the training process while supporting the dog’s development of controlled movement, stability, and body awareness.
During the workshop, three exercises will be introduced. Each exercise is open to five Curlies, allowing a total of 15 dogs to participate in the practical training.

Exercises Include

• Foundation body awareness
• Front feet and rear feet target and elevated front feet target
  
• Foundation cone work
• Wrap around cones, figure-eight patterns, and heeling on both sides
  
• Foundation proprioception
• A basic proprioception course walking over solid targets with forward focus

Eligibility

• Dogs aged 12 months or older may take part in the practical training.
• Dog-handler teams should be familiar with basic training principles, including the use of a marker signal and food reinforcement.
• Examples of marker signals include “yes”, a clicker sound, or verbal praise such as “good boy/girl”.
• Knowledge of a nose target to hand is preferred but not mandatory.
• Dogs must be comfortable performing exercises in a room with an audience.

Iben Marianne Krarup Pedersen

We have had a change of trainer — an updated description will follow soon.

Entry

There are 15 dog entries available. All dog entries must be made via Nemtilmeld.
More information about entry can be found under the “Registration” tab in the menu above.

Red Group Spectators do not need to enter and may simply show up.