
Play Clinic
Looking to learn canine off-leash play dynamics? Maybe you’re nervous about these interactions, are unsure about what your dog is telling you during play, or even wondering if play is a good outlet for their energy! Join CIC trainer Sydney Neal for our Play Clinic, a hands-on workshop designed to help you and your dog learn the art of healthy, off-leash play!
In this session, Sydney will guide you through:
Understanding canine body language and play styles
Knowing when to step in and when to let play unfold naturally
Redirection techniques to keep interactions safe and fun
Building confidence and trust in yourself and your dog
With her background as a Fear Free Certified Professional, licensed Family Dog Mediator, and experienced trainer, Sydney brings a compassionate, science-backed approach that prioritizes communication, consent, and emotional wellbeing.
This clinic is perfect for families who want to help their dogs develop social skills in a safe, supportive environment.
Please note: this class is not suitable for dogs with aggression or possession issues. Book a private training session to discuss these behaviors.
Sydney began working in the dog industry in 2017 and has been training dogs professionally for over four years! Sydney also has extensive experience working at doggy daycare and off leash puppy training programs. Sydney is a Fear Free Certified Professional, a licensed Family Dog Mediator, and an approved AKC Canine Good Citizen & STAR Puppy Evaluator. She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, further deepening her understanding of behavior and the human-animal bond. In her spare time, Sydney likes to spend her days sitting in the sun with her two senior golden retrievers, Cody and Ace.
Schedule
Monday, September 8th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Monday, September 15th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location
2300 Myrtle Ave, Suite 220
St. Paul, MN
Cost
$50
Includes written and video materials
Please read over CIC’s accident waiver & release of liability and class refund policy prior to registering.
CIC PARTICIPANT ACCIDENT WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
CIC COVID PROTOCOLS UPDATED FEBRUARY 2024
Canine and human participants must be able to tolerate other dogs and humans. Proof of canine vaccination is not required, however it is expected that all canine participants will be up-to-date on their canine parvovirus, distemper, canine hepatitis, bordetella, and rabies.