Two-day workshop for decoys and dogs — Gilroy, CA Dates: June 6–7, 2026 Limited working-dog spots available

This two-day workshop is for decoys and dogs who want clearer responses under pressure, improved ground performance, and a stronger foundation for long fights. We will teach a structured ground-game system plus a long-fight incremental-pressure approach that builds reliable fundamentals and scales into advanced applications.

What we will focus on

• Clear, repeatable progressions from beginner to advanced

• Proper mechanics for both decoys and dogs

• Controlled, incremental application of spatial and force pressure

• Grip development, endurance, and safe maneuvering on the ground

• Practical problem-solving and confidence under stress

• Decoy-specific skills: timing, positioning, mechanics, and progressive pressure application

• Introduction to our decoy leveling system

• Classroom and field instruction (with and without dogs)

Why the ground game matters: working the ground develops attributes that carry into every phase of handling:

• Response to spatial pressure — reading and reacting to moving threats

• Endurance — sustain performance during extended engagements

• Body awareness and safe maneuvering — protect dog and decoy while maximizing effectiveness

• Grip strength — functional holds that translate to control and stability

• Confidence and decision-making under pressure — turning hesitation into clarity

Who should attend

• Handlers and dogs looking to refine fundamentals and push toward advanced ground work

• Decoys wanting to improve timing, mechanics, and progressive pressure delivery

• Trainers seeking practical drills and a structured approach to long fights

Format

• Two full days of instruction combining classroom lecture and hands-on field sessions

• Demonstrations, step-by-step progressions, partner drills, and applied scenarios

• Work with dogs limited by registration — secure a working-dog spot early

Objectives By the end of the weekend you will:

• Understand and apply our ground-game progressions end-to-end

• Execute proper mechanics for safer, more effective ground engagements

• Deliver and manage pressure in controlled, incremental ways

• Use new drills and tools to build grip, endurance, spatial control, and confidence

• Know where your team sits in the decoy leveling system and how to progress

Logistics

• Location: Gilroy, CA

• Dates: June 6–7, 2026

• Bring: training equipment you normally use, appropriate footwear and clothing for field work, water, and any required paperwork or vaccination records for working dogs

Registration Limited working-dog spots. If you want a working spot for your dog, register early. Non-working attendees and decoys are welcome.

Refine your skills. Leave with practical, repeatable tools that improve clarity and performance on the ground.