Handler's Choice with Kamal Fernandez

Class Description

Canine Relate is hosting workshops with Kamal Fernandez in May/June 2025. Kamal Fernandez is an internationally renowned dog sports coach, with students competing at the top level in various dog sports, including Obedience, Agility, Working Trials, IPG, HWTM and many more. His reinforcement-based system of training has seen his own dogs and that of his students, achieve their goals across the globe, in various dog sports. Kamal's lectures and seminars are in high demand across the world and his systematic layered approach to training, creates a confident well-adjusted family pet and amazing sports dog! Sunday 1st June – Handler’s Choice During this workshop each partnership will receive two 15 minute slots with Kamal, where they can work on any topic they choose, whether that be pet dog skills or sports related. Dogs will work individually. In addition, everyone will have the opportunity to watch each other and to learn from the advice given. Watching each other is really useful and enjoyable. We have run this workshop previously and it is very popular. Previous topics covered have included lead walking, recalls, competitive obedience exercises, send away, heel work, start line waits, adolescent dogs, reactivity, play, barking and retrieves. Dogs who need a little space from dogs and people to feel comfortable can be accommodated. Further details Workshops will run from 9.30am until 5pm approximately. Our venue is The Dog Field at Pilning near Bristol. This is an outdoor venue with a grass field and all weather arena. Handler places are £100 per workshop. Spectator places are £40 per workshop. Refreshments will be supplied. No smoking or vaping is allowed on site. Payment is needed at the time of booking and places are non-refundable. If you have any queries please email Emma at emboalch@hotmail.co.uk