Feral and Fearful Dog Rehab Workshop 2 Day
Using feral dogs as our teachers to improve our knowledge of dogs and ourselves, this two-day feral dog rehabilitation workshop in New Mexico is like no other dog training experience out there. Feral dogs are like magnifying glasses on our dog training skills, behaviors, and mindset. Feral dog rehab gets to the essence and depth of the human-dog relationship with an animal that has developed street smarts and survival techniques without human influence. The lessons feral and fearful dogs teach can be applied to help ALL dogs.
You will be guided by Julie Hart, an experienced and effective feral dog rehabilitator, in collaboration with Nelson Hodges, founder of Canine Human Relationship Institute. During June 2-3, the workshop will be focused on classroom and demonstration with some hands-on opportunities. The class focus will be on trust building, human/dog body language, leash handling, predictability, and building relationships. We will learn how humans can connect with dogs on a deep level by being what dogs need to feel safe. Learning how to be present by controlling your mind, energy, emotions, and expectations are all side benefits of working with feral dogs.
Nelson will hold a 2-hour Zoom class with attendees to supplement the in-person portion of the workshop. (Date to be announced)
There is an Immersive version of this workshop that extends an additional 4 days until June 7. In the immersive version, you will be rehabilitating a feral dog in an authentic Adobe home while enjoying gorgeous New Mexico scenery. Please see this link to learn more about the Immersive version. (limit of 5)
What to Expect
June 2-3, 2025. This portion of the workshop is open to a maximum of 20 attendees. It takes place at the Las Vegas Animal Care Center in Las Vegas, NEW MEXICO. During these two days, we will have classroom and demonstration time with opportunities for hands-on time. We use shelter dogs that range from fearful to feral behavior in various stages of rehabilitation as our guides. We will cover how to form a trusting relationship with extreme case dogs. We talk about the important role of acknowledgment, proper body language, trust, leash handling, and facilitating brave behavior while using Nose-Centric dog training and rehabilitation techniques. We will explain how these techniques can be applied to more “normal” dogs. Lunches and snacks are provided. Some of this workshop will be outside and require some standing and handling fearful/feral dogs that may pull and dart (if the student chooses to handle the dogs.).
For this portion of the workshop, we will be staying at local hotels at the student’s expense. The closest airports are Santa Fe (SAF) and Albuquerque (ABQ). A car will be necessary to attend, but we will be happy to facilitate the sharing of rental cars with other students.
Using feral dogs as our teachers to improve our knowledge of dogs and ourselves, this two-day feral dog rehabilitation workshop in New Mexico is like no other dog training experience out there. Feral dogs are like magnifying glasses on our dog training skills, behaviors, and mindset. Feral dog rehab gets to the essence and depth of the human-dog relationship with an animal that has developed street smarts and survival techniques without human influence. The lessons feral and fearful dogs teach can be applied to help ALL dogs.
You will be guided by Julie Hart, an experienced and effective feral dog rehabilitator, in collaboration with Nelson Hodges, founder of Canine Human Relationship Institute. During June 2-3, the workshop will be focused on classroom and demonstration with some hands-on opportunities. The class focus will be on trust building, human/dog body language, leash handling, predictability, and building relationships. We will learn how humans can connect with dogs on a deep level by being what dogs need to feel safe. Learning how to be present by controlling your mind, energy, emotions, and expectations are all side benefits of working with feral dogs.
Nelson will hold a 2-hour Zoom class with attendees to supplement the in-person portion of the workshop. (Date to be announced)
There is an Immersive version of this workshop that extends an additional 4 days until June 7. In the immersive version, you will be rehabilitating a feral dog in an authentic Adobe home while enjoying gorgeous New Mexico scenery. Please see this link to learn more about the Immersive version. (limit of 5)
What to Expect
June 2-3, 2025. This portion of the workshop is open to a maximum of 20 attendees. It takes place at the Las Vegas Animal Care Center in Las Vegas, NEW MEXICO. During these two days, we will have classroom and demonstration time with opportunities for hands-on time. We use shelter dogs that range from fearful to feral behavior in various stages of rehabilitation as our guides. We will cover how to form a trusting relationship with extreme case dogs. We talk about the important role of acknowledgment, proper body language, trust, leash handling, and facilitating brave behavior while using Nose-Centric dog training and rehabilitation techniques. We will explain how these techniques can be applied to more “normal” dogs. Lunches and snacks are provided. Some of this workshop will be outside and require some standing and handling fearful/feral dogs that may pull and dart (if the student chooses to handle the dogs.).
For this portion of the workshop, we will be staying at local hotels at the student’s expense. The closest airports are Santa Fe (SAF) and Albuquerque (ABQ). A car will be necessary to attend, but we will be happy to facilitate the sharing of rental cars with other students.
Using feral dogs as our teachers to improve our knowledge of dogs and ourselves, this two-day feral dog rehabilitation workshop in New Mexico is like no other dog training experience out there. Feral dogs are like magnifying glasses on our dog training skills, behaviors, and mindset. Feral dog rehab gets to the essence and depth of the human-dog relationship with an animal that has developed street smarts and survival techniques without human influence. The lessons feral and fearful dogs teach can be applied to help ALL dogs.
You will be guided by Julie Hart, an experienced and effective feral dog rehabilitator, in collaboration with Nelson Hodges, founder of Canine Human Relationship Institute. During June 2-3, the workshop will be focused on classroom and demonstration with some hands-on opportunities. The class focus will be on trust building, human/dog body language, leash handling, predictability, and building relationships. We will learn how humans can connect with dogs on a deep level by being what dogs need to feel safe. Learning how to be present by controlling your mind, energy, emotions, and expectations are all side benefits of working with feral dogs.
Nelson will hold a 2-hour Zoom class with attendees to supplement the in-person portion of the workshop. (Date to be announced)
There is an Immersive version of this workshop that extends an additional 4 days until June 7. In the immersive version, you will be rehabilitating a feral dog in an authentic Adobe home while enjoying gorgeous New Mexico scenery. Please see this link to learn more about the Immersive version. (limit of 5)
What to Expect
June 2-3, 2025. This portion of the workshop is open to a maximum of 20 attendees. It takes place at the Las Vegas Animal Care Center in Las Vegas, NEW MEXICO. During these two days, we will have classroom and demonstration time with opportunities for hands-on time. We use shelter dogs that range from fearful to feral behavior in various stages of rehabilitation as our guides. We will cover how to form a trusting relationship with extreme case dogs. We talk about the important role of acknowledgment, proper body language, trust, leash handling, and facilitating brave behavior while using Nose-Centric dog training and rehabilitation techniques. We will explain how these techniques can be applied to more “normal” dogs. Lunches and snacks are provided. Some of this workshop will be outside and require some standing and handling fearful/feral dogs that may pull and dart (if the student chooses to handle the dogs.).
For this portion of the workshop, we will be staying at local hotels at the student’s expense. The closest airports are Santa Fe (SAF) and Albuquerque (ABQ). A car will be necessary to attend, but we will be happy to facilitate the sharing of rental cars with other students.
What to expect -
June 2-3, 2025. This portion of the workshop is open to a maximum of 20 attendees. It takes place at the Las Vegas Animal Care Center in Las Vegas, NEW MEXICO. During these two days, we will have classroom and demonstration time with opportunities for hands-on time. We use shelter dogs that range from fearful to feral behavior in various stages of rehabilitation as our guides. We will cover how to form a trusting relationship with extreme case dogs. We talk about the important role of acknowledgment, proper body language, trust, leash handling, and facilitating brave behavior while using Nose-Centric dog training and rehabilitation techniques. We will explain how these techniques can be applied to more “normal” dogs.
Julie Hart has been achieving positive results for dogs and their guardians through her training business, Hart to Heart Canine Training, since 2014. With 15 years of experience in dog rescue, she has multi-faceted knowledge about dog behavior. Her affiliations with dog rescue organizations in New Mexico have led her to rehabilitate feral and severely fearful dogs for adoption. Through this work, Julie has learned valuable lessons from these dogs that can help us improve our approach to all dogs. Julie is a Certified Dog Trainer and Cynopraxis/LIMA Certified with the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), where she has presented twice at their annual conference with white papers, and is scheduled to present again in 2025. Furthermore, Julie is a Relationship-Based Trainer certified by the Canine-Human Relationship Institute. In addition to her training efforts, Julie hosts a podcast and a YouTube channel “What Dogs Have Taught Me,” and offers online learning opportunities. She also teaches workshops for dog trainers, rescuers, and shelter staff, focusing on the rehabilitation of fearful and feral dogs.
