A walk should be more than a tug-of-war—it should be a shared experience that builds connection and trust. This seminar is designed to help you turn daily walks into calm, enjoyable outings for both you and your dog. Learn leash handling skills, walking etiquette, and how to address common issues like pulling, distractions, and reactivity, all through positive reinforcement.

Class Highlights:

• Leash Skills 101: Master the fundamentals of loose-leash walking, from choosing the right gear to building attention and engagement on the move.
• Real-World Distractions: Learn how to navigate squirrels, other dogs, noisy environments, and more without losing control or focus.
• Safety and Communication: Discover how to read your dog’s body language, avoid common walking hazards, and use calm cues to support confident behavior.

This seminar is for owners only no dogs.

I understand and agree to the following

For the safety of all dogs, I agree and verify that my dog(s) are current (or titered) on all of the following vaccinations: rabies, distemper/parvovirus, and Bordetella (or I have signed the Bordetella waiver).

I give permission to HAWS to use photographs, motion pictures, or videotapes of myself and my dog(s) in publicizing and promoting HAWS’ work.

I consent to the my participation in programs at the Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha County, Inc., "HAWS," and all of its activities and programs. The undersigned, for herself or himself, does hereby absolutely and unconditionally release, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge HAWS, its employees, successors, assigns, and agents and each of them, from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, and liabilities of every nature and kind whatsoever including, without limitation, negligence, occurring during, directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of my participation in such programs. As to matters covered hereby, the CONSENT AND RELEASE shall extinguish all claims, demands, and rights which the undersigned has or may ever have against the parties released hereby, or any of them, for any injuries, costs or damages occurring during, directly or indirectly resulting from or arising out of the participation in such programs whether such injuries, costs or damages are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, ascertainable or unascertainable.