The Canine Connection of Vermont
Dog Training and Education Center
DISC DOGGING with Angelo Marinakis Angelo Marinakis is a founder of Green Mountain Disc Dogs, a disc dog club in Burlington, Vermont dedicated to promoting fun, fellowship and the expansion of the human-canine bond through the sport of canine disc. He is also the founder of Supernova Disc Dogs, an education and entertainment company offering high flying canine disc demonstrations and growth stimulating canine disc training workshops. Angelo is a three time US Disc Dog National Finalists, a 2009 USDDN International Finalist and 2009 Vermont State Champion in Freestyle. His team of Australian Shepherds – Stanley, Fire and Mojo perform regularly at Smuggler’s Notch Resort, Vermont Lake Monsters Minor League Baseball Club and for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. A former high school teacher, Angelo is a family wellness chiropractor practicing in AGILITY FOR FUN & FITNESS
This 3 hour workshop introduces you and your dog to the fundamentals of the growing canine sport of disc dog. This fun and interactive sport is a fantastic way to exercise your dog and build a one Topics include using disc play as a way to build leadership and relationship with your dog; games for building drive and excitement for the disc; disc throwing techniques; equipment and safety considerations; rules for canine disc competion. Class size is limited to 8 people/dog pairs to ensure adequate opportunity for everyone to practice and participate. The morning includes individual and group learning opportunities and practice with your dog. Angelo Marinakas, President of Green Mountain Disc Dogs is the instructor.
NEXT CLASS: SATURDAY July 31: 9 am - Noon
COST: $75
Space is limited to eight dog/people pairs.
LOCATION: South Hero Vermont (call 879-7720 for directions) Rain site: Canine Connection of Vermont in Essex Junction
Agility is a great way to strengthen the working relationship between you and your dog! And, you'll both have lots of fun in the process! This 6 week class introduces you and your dog to different pieces of agility equipment and using positive reinforcement training helps you learn to guide your dog through this fun and active course. Great way for dogs needing an activity to help build their confidence. Space is limited to 6 dog/people pairs so everyone has lots of opportunities to run through the .
NEXT CLASS: August 7 - September 18 Saturdays: 12 - 1 pm
