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Dock Diving with Gulnaz
Meet Gulnaz Zagidullina!
Why we're excited about Gulnaz:
She's personable, motivated, skilled and a successful dog trainer! We're super excited to bring something new and different to the facility.
What you can find Gulnaz teaching:
Dock diving (dryland), disc, "Try It All", and The Art of Engagement
About Gulnaz:
Passionate about fostering strong connections between dogs and their humans, Gulnaz brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to every training session. With a diverse background spanning engagement, detection, agility, disc, dock diving, and trick training, Gulnaz believes in making learning fun and accessible for all. Whether you're looking to build a deeper bond with your dog, explore new sports, or simply have a blast, Gulnaz's positive and supportive approach will empower you and your canine companion to reach your full potential. Join Gulnaz to unlock the joy of training and discover the incredible partnership you can build with your dog.
Gulnaz's classes
Recall That Actually Works
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
Recall That Actually Works runs for four weeks, with one one-hour class per week.
Perfect for dogs who understand “come” but ignore it around squirrels, dogs, smells and other distractions.
About
Build a faster, more reliable and enthusiastic recall through practical exercises, games and positive reinforcement.
What to Expect:
Week 1: Recall foundations — engagement, reinforcement and building value for returning
Week 2: Faster responses — restrained recalls and an emergency recall cue
Week 3: Working around distractions — recalls away from dogs, smells and other temptations
Week 4: Adding distance and reliability — proofing the recall for real-life situations
Perfect for: Dogs at any stage of recall training—from dogs learning the skill for the first time to dogs who need more reliability around distractions.
Bring: Flat collar or harness, six-foot leash, a long line if available and plenty of high-value treats.
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
Tricks, Focus & Confidence
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
Tricks, Focus & Confidence runs for 4-weeks, one class per week, sessions of 1 hour
A fun 4-week class using tricks and training games to build stronger engagement, confidence, body awareness and focus.
Dogs will learn a variety of useful and entertaining skills while improving their ability to think, work with their handler, and stay engaged in a group environment.
Perfect for:
This is a great class for dogs who love learning, need a confidence boost, could use better focus around distractions, or whose owners simply want something fun to do together.
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
Loose Leash That Actually Works
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
Loose Leash That Actually Works runs for four weeks, with one one-hour class per week.
A 4-week class for dogs who know how to walk on leash but struggle once the real world gets interesting.
We’ll work on building calmer, more reliable leash skills around distractions, improving handler focus, reducing pulling, and helping dogs learn how to move with their person instead of dragging them toward every exciting thing in sight.
Perfect for:
This class is ideal for dogs who pull, rush toward distractions, lose focus outdoors, or simply need more reliable everyday leash manners.
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
Disc Foundations
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
"Disc Foundations", runs for 4-weeks, one class per week, sessions of 1 hour
Perfect for beginners who want to learn disc safely (or dogs who love to chase but need rules + skills).
📚What to Expect:
What we’ll do: Safe throwing basics, how to start/stop play, engagement games, retrieves, and foundation skills that prevent bad habits.
Perfect if: You’ve never trained disc before, or your dog gets too wild and you want structure.
Prereqs: Your dog enjoys chasing toys.
Bring: A disc if you have one. If not, dog-safe discs will be available for purchase from the instructor.
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
DRYLAND Dock Diving Workshop
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
DRYLAND Dock Diving Workshop is a 4 hour, 1 day workshop.
🐶About:
Dive into the world of dock diving with Gulnaz Zagidullina, Senior NADD (North American Diving Dogs) Judge, and lead trainer at K9 Fun Centre!
This hands-on, dryland seminar focuses on building essential dock diving skills without getting wet. Learn the foundations for a successful jump!
📚What to Expect:
Toy Mastery: Discover the perfect toy and master essential skills like fetch, lure, chase, bring, drop, and reset.
Handler Techniques: Refine your throws and handling with place and send, chase and catch drills.
Essential Obedience: Build a solid foundation with sit, stay, distance work, and precise release cues.
Dryland Games: Practice drills to prepare for HydroDash and Air Retrieve.
Canine Conditioning: Learn effective workouts for dock diving dogs.
Water Safety: Understand proper water introduction and safety protocols to build confidence.
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
Try It All
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
Try It All runs for four weeks, with one one-hour class per week.
Perfect for dogs and handlers looking to explore different activities and discover their hidden talents. No previous experience is required—bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
About
Have you wondered which dog sport you and your dog might enjoy? Try It All introduces a different activity each week, allowing you and your dog to explore four fun disciplines together.
What to Expect
Week 1: Detection — introductory scent-work games
Week 2: Agility — obstacle confidence and mini courses
Week 3: Tricks — fun skills, body awareness and confidence
Week 4: Frisbee — introductory disc-dog throwing and catching skills
This class is for: People who want to train their dog but aren’t sure which activity or sport they will enjoy most.
Bring: Flat collar or harness, six-foot leash and plenty of high-value treats.
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
Play With Me!
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
Does your dog chase the toy but not bring it back? Bring it back but refuse to give it up? Play keep-away? Lose interest after two throws?
This hands-on workshop is for dogs who:
Chase the toy but run away with it
Bring it back but refuse to give it up
Won’t drop or release the toy
Dodge their handler at the last second
Lose interest after a few throws
Love toys at home but ignore them around distractions
Turn every retrieve into “catch me if you can”
We’ll work on:
Building toy motivation and engagement
Bringing the toy all the way back
Retrieving to the handler
Teaching a clean give/drop/out
Releasing without conflict
Re-engaging after the release
Tug skills
Two-toy play
Using toys as a strong reward in training
Creating more cooperative play between dog and handler
This workshop would be great for pet dogs as well as dogs interested in dock diving, disc, agility, detection and other sports
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
Disc
Taught by:
Gulnaz Zagidullina
Disc Course, runs for 4-weeks, one class per week, sessions of 1 hour
🐶About:
Ready to take your dog's athleticism to new heights? Join Gulnaz's 4-week Disc course and learn the art of disc dog! This comprehensive program will guide you through the fundamentals of throwing techniques, catching skills, and building a safe and enjoyable disc experience for your dog.
📚What to Expect:
Develop accurate throwing techniques for various disc throws.
Teach your dog to confidently catch discs in the air.
Learn safe and effective progression for disc dog training.
Build a strong foundation for future disc dog adventures.
📍 Where:
Barrett Dog Sports and Off Leash Area indoor play area!
📝 Ready to Sign Up?
Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery with your four-legged companion. Spaces are limited, so act fast! Classes will be limited to six students.
