Join Delinda in Santa Fe... and deepen your relationship with your dog! Learn to solve behavioral problems, to increase bond and drive, to understand your dog's temperament, and to better communicate with your dog. Its a fun-filled weekend experience that you will not forget and what you take away will be with you always!

Hands On Training... Like You Have Never Before Experienced

Workshops with Delinda offer a personal experience for every participant. Delinda works with every dog and handler individually within the group to address specific problems and training solutions tailored just for you. Those attending without their own dogs will also be handling dogs and assisting in the training, so everyone receives a hands-on experience.

There are advantages to each type of participation. Attending with your dog gives you the benefit of having Delinda meet your dog and personally work all weekend with you and your dog. It also gives your dog added socialization with people and other dogs. However, having your dog attend with you can be an additional distraction to learning. Those attending without their dogs have the beneift of focussing just on the class materials and techniques presented, giving the ability to sit back, relax, and fully observe.

An added benefit of attending with your dog is that family members can attend for only the cost of the catered workshop meals. For those attending without their dogs, additional family members may attend at 50% off the workshop price, which includes meals. Having your family attend puts everyone on the same page with training and gives you a much stronger foundation for success with your dog. Arrangements for family members can be made once the initial registration has been completed.

If you decide to attend without your dog, you can also consider scheduling a private training session with Delinda as a follow-up to what you learned in the workshop. Having already taken the workshop, a simple hour with Delinda will easily seal your knowledge and address any problems with your own dog while gaining the added benefit of working in your own home. As you can see, both types of attendance are valuable and have their benefits. The decision depends on your learning style and preferences.

More Testimonials

Testimonials

• My nervous dog and I were able to get it together with Delinda's coaching. Meeting in a group with other people and their dogs is helpful and fun. You can really see progress right away!" - K. Hall

• Delinda's deep knowledge of canine behavior and her powerful love of dogs drive a training experience that is second to none." - P. Bernett

• I acquired a beautiful German Shepherd puppy. As he grew, he began to bite and herd our guests. He snapped at people on trails and in public situations. With Delinda's training and guidance, he is a new dog. Our guests have remarked on his transformation. He is my most gentle and calm dog." - I. Niemeier

• Delinda guided me to learn to be confident and effective with an exceptionally challenging dog. It was surprisingly hard work at times but the reward is a dog that is obedient and very well adjusted...and a dog owner who is better prepared to anticipate and avoid problem situations" - D. Bonner

• There seems to be no problem beyond Delinda's ability and willingness to solve - she is completely responsive and supportive every step of the way."- P. Bernett

• Without Delinda, Chewy would not be a sane member of society...Delinda is truly a dog whisperer! I can never thank her enough."- C. Cagan

• We've come so far with just minimal sessions and advice from Delinda. I can't say how grateful I am, nor count how many people I've advised to get into Delinda's classes!"- J. Corinne

Friday Orientation and Dinner

4pm-9pm: October 11, 2013

Dreamcatcher Retreat Center - Santa Fe, NM

4:00-6:00, 7:00-9:00 - Orientation Lecture (people only - no dogs). This action-packed lecture will deliver all the training information that we will be implementing over the weekend. Everyone who attends will receive a bound training booklet of notes, packed full of invaluable information. Individual goals and specific concerns for the weekend will be discussed in the last hour. The Orientation is available to attend without attending the weekend workshop. Included in the workshop fee and the orientation only fee is a catered dinner, served from 6:00-7:00pm.

Saturday Training with Lunch

10am-6pm: October 12, 2013

Dreamcatcher Retreat Center - Santa Fe, NM

10am-1pm, 2pm-6pm - Work with dogs begins at 10:00am. All attendants will watch as Delinda works in individual sessions with each dog. We will address specific problems discussed the evening before. The information gathered by Delinda in the individual sessions will drive the training sessions over the next day and a half. From 1:00-2:00pm, attendees will enjoy a catered lunch. The afternoon session may take place partly inside and partly outdoors, depending on the dogs and people in attendance. At this point, dogs will start to be worked simultaneously in conjunction with each other. We will go into Santa Fe for dinner that evening (dinner not included).

Sunday Step-It-Up Training

9am-4pm: October 13, 2013

Dreamcatcher Retreat Center & In Santa Fe (Various Locations)

9am-11:30am, 1pm-4pm - Work with dogs begins at 9:00am. The sessions will move out of doors through the property at the Dreamcatcher Retreat Facility. At 11:30am, we will go into Santa Fe for lunch (not included). From there, we will go on location to work dogs in public places around Santa Fe. Delinda helps you step it up through these public sessions, increasing distractions and stressors, we will work through basic obedience, agility, socialization, and stress work. This last sesssion will prepare you and your dog for meeting a variety of situations with confidence and ease.

Dreamcatcher Retreat Center

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Comfortable, Cozy Rooms with Healthy, Fresh Breakfast

If you are traveling to Santa Fe to attend Delinda's workshop, make your stay complete and comfortable by reserving at the Dreamcatcher Retreat Center! Your lovely host, Mary Ann, will accomodate you in style and ease on this beautiful ranch with traditional adobe hacienda. The grounds are completed with a medicine wheel, labarynth, outdoor hottub for star gazing and firepit. Dreamcatcher is also home to goats donkeys, llamas, and alpaca. Therapeutic services are available for your stay. To visit the Dreamcatcher Retreat Center website, click the tab below.

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