Daredevil Working Dogs

05/09/2024

https://calendly.com/daredevilworkingdogs

My friend Cortney has graciously offered her space for use for weekend training days in Monroe! There has been more demand for lessons than open fields, so I'll be replacing the open fields with lesson blocks in Monroe. This should open up more options for some of you that are more south of Sauk.

As always, let me know if you have any questions!

21/08/2024

No training this weekend or the next!
I’ll be out of town/with family.
I dropped the ball on blocking out this weekend’s slots, so I’ll be messaging some of you, sorry for any inconvenience!
See you the weekend of the 7th!

20/07/2024

Lesson blocks on Saturday this weekend, but open field is cancelled for Sunday.

Also, hoping to see you all at the Amanda Homan seminar next weekend!

29/06/2024

Open field training tomorrow!
RSVPs are appreciated but not required:

The first 2 hours of the day will be with a clean field, minimal distractions. The last 2 hours will be with PSA style distractions for more advanced work. Bitework available as well!The goal is to create an open space for people to practice in a more trial-like environment, collaborate, and just

18/06/2024

I'm switching things up one more time! Hopefully this schedule hits the mark as bets we can!

I will be doing Coaching Days every other Saturday and every Sunday, opposite of the Open Field Days. So one weekend it will be Open Field Saturday, and then the Coaching Day on Sunday, and vice versa the next weekend.

Coaching Days:

You can sign up for 30 minute slots anywhere from 9AM-2PM (first come first serve for now!) You're welcome to come for just your session and head out, but also more than welcome to stick around and hang out and watch. This is the time to really pick apart specific exercises, drive states, learning concepts etc etc.
$15 for one session, $10 for each additional session.

Open Field Days:

IGP, AS, PSA, etc... All are welcome! These days will be self driven, with multiple dogs working at the same time. The first half of the day (approximately 10AM-12PM) will be with the field "clean," (in other words, no distractions such as bite equipment, can curtains, etc on the field) tailored to younger/less experienced dogs that can't work with that level of distraction yet. The second half (approximately 12-2PM) will be with distractions out on the field (e.g. seated decoy, gunshots, etc etc) tailored towards dogs that are further along in training/proofing.

Participants are encouraged to spot for each other, help with line handling, and bounce ideas off of each other, but there will no formal coaching. That said, I'd like to integrate bitework collaboratively as appropriate. Open Field Days are an excellent time to show your dog some more intense, trial-like situations, as well as enjoy some social time on the sidelines.

Keep an eye on location updates as we'd like to rotate between Sauk Prairie, Monroe, and Platteville!

A $5 field donation is appreciated, but no payment required.

My hope with these scheduling changes is to make it easier for people to choose what they need for their own goals, while still being structured enough to be sustainable. As always, I'm open to feedback and suggestions as to how I can help you better!

Sign up links and calendar are listed below:

https://calendly.com/daredevilworkingdogs/30min

https://calendly.com/daredevilworkingdogs/open-field-day

Note: For those of you who are on the roster of Wisco (IGP) and or Daredevil (PSA/AS), I'd love to see you at as many Open Field Days as you can attend! These will essentially replace club days, as having two separate days was becoming a bit inefficient and redundant. Also, for everyone interested, stay tuned for a Facebook group as well to help everyone stay connected.

Feel free to contact me on this page or my profile (Kimberli Weeks) with any questions!

Ground Rules for Attendance: Dogs must be on leash or under control at all times. When not working, dogs must be contained safely in a vehicle and/or crate with adequate ventilation and access to water. If you need accommodations, reach out and we can probably find a solution for you. Potty your dog

26/05/2024

Training indoors today due to weather

29/04/2024

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If you are a local sport dog handler, or interested in bitesports in any capacity, please fill out this questionnaire for me! Even if you've never worked with me directly, I would very much appreciate your feedback! Those who have worked with me directly, Ferret will be hunting you down until you fill it out. 🕵️‍♂️

Let me know if you have questions, and thank you so much in advance!

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As some of you may know, I am both the Training Director for Wisco Working Dog Club (FKA Kontrolled Chaos WDC), which I co-founded in 2018 as a USCA afilliated IGP club (germanshepherddog.com). Last year, I started Daredevil Working Dog Club, affiliated with PSA (psak9-as.org). We have had growing i...

28/04/2024

Training INDOORS today ⛈️⛈️⛈️

09/03/2024

Training will be indoors tomorrow!

01/03/2024

Adding group blocks for Saturdays as well!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA4AC2BA2FAC16-48295723-saturday

Sunday sign up:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA4AC2BA2FAC16-48080684-sunday

As the weather gets nicer, we'll be training outside more! Keep an eye on your email for any location changes.

If you've been training less than 6 months, sign up for Beginner. If you've been training for more than 6 months, choose Intermediate. Feel free to contact me with any questions!

20/02/2024

Adding a sign up sheet for my Sunday coaching blocks! Please sign up below if you plan on attending:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA4AC2BA2FAC16-48080684-sunday

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions!

If you've been training less than 6 months, sign up for Beginner. If you've been training for more than 6 months, choose Intermediate. Feel free to contact me with any questions!

14/02/2024

Introducing some new changes and improvements!

Daredevil Working Dog Club will now be affiliated with both AS and PSA! As I’ve developed the club, I’ve come to find that a separate AS club is a bit redundant to the already-established Wisco Working Dog IGP club (USCA) that I am a member of. That said, a good amount of IGP/AS people have been interested in cross training for PSA, so I’d like to be able to offer that now on Sundays. Along with switching up the sport of focus, I’m going to also be segmenting Sundays so that everyone can use their time more effectively. I’ll be offering blocks of individualized coaching, rotating sessions in a small group of about 4-6 handlers. Coaching can be IGP/AS or PSA related (or any drive sport within reason.) These blocks will be approximately 2 hours before and after club (see schedule below.) Club itself will be open to Intermediate handlers and above, but Beginner level handlers are welcome and encouraged to attend and observe club and enjoy the social connections dog sport can provide. Beginner handlers are handlers that have been training in sport work for less than 6 months, while Intermediate handlers have been training 6 or more months and have a solid understanding and ex*****on of the basics. (If you’re unsure which description fits you, just shoot me a message!)

9-11: BEGINNER Coaching Block
11-2: PSA Club (Intermediate and up)
2-4: INTERMEDIATE Coaching Block

Access the calendar here:
https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=d2c80279b3bbecfd0b4629d6db34115fd74497e024cdab058642c3a776f2aaf0%40group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America%2FChicago

Ground Rules for Attendance:
Check the calendar and/or this page for location or schedule changes, as weather will factor in to whether we train indoors or outdoors.
All sessions will be one dog at a time unless otherwise specified (e.g. distraction proofing). Please be mindful of keeping a respectful distance from other dog/handler teams, communicate when coming around corners, etc.
Dogs must be on leash or under control at all times.
When not working, dogs must be contained safely in a vehicle and/or crate with adequate ventilation and access to water. If you need accommodations, reach out and we can probably find a solution for you.
Potty your dog before entering the facility or field.
Ask permission before photographing or videoing.
Payment structure will be as follows:
$15 for one session in the Coaching Block, $25 for two if time allows
$5 for two sessions at club (bitework available)

Note that this is a bit experimental as I haven’t tried this structure before, so bear with me as I hammer down exact timing and logistics. I have more and more local people interested in bitesports, and I want to be able to serve as many members of the community as possible. Hope to see you there!

06/01/2024

JANUARY SCHEDULE
(All indoors)
Note that I decided to cut Tuesdays out during the winter.

1/7 Sunday - NO TRAINING
1/14 Sunday - NO TRAINING
1/21 Sunday - 930AM
1/28 Sunday - 930AM