From Bremerton, Silverdale:  Take Hwy 3 North and exit at 305 South (Poulsbo/Bainbridge Is.) Continue on 305 South through Poulsbo, approximately 3 miles, turn LEFT onto Noll Rd.  Continue on Noll Rd. until you come to a large yellow traffic sign indicating that the road turns left.  At this sign, turn RIGHT onto the dirt road for Heron Pond Lane. 

From Bainbridge Is.:  Follow 305 and turn RIGHT onto Noll Rd.  Continue on Noll Rd. until you come to a large yellow traffic sign indicating that the road turns left.  At this sign, turn RIGHT onto the dirt road for Heron Pond Lane.

From Kingston/Hansville:  Take Bond Rd. west toward Poulsbo, turn LEFT onto 305 going south.  Turn LEFT onto Noll Rd.  Continue on Noll Rd. until you come to a large yellow traffic sign indicating that the road turns left.  At this sign, turn RIGHT onto the dirt road for Heron Pond Lane.

From Olympic Peninsula and Hood Canal Bridge:  Cross the Hood Canal Bridge and head south on Hwy 3.  Take the exit for Bainbridge Is./Poulsbo which becomes 305 through Poulsbo.  Turn LEFT onto Noll Rd.  Continue on Noll Rd. until you come to a large yellow traffic sign indicating that the road turns left.  At this sign, turn RIGHT onto the dirt road for Heron Pond Lane.

The arena we will be using is on the right side of the barn.  Park along the right side as you face the barn, but try not to obstruct the horse trailers parked there.  Walk up the dirt path and into the arena gate – we’ll be at the far end.   

What to bring to class:

Your dog can be worked on a flat buckle collar in class with a 4 – 6 foot leash.  If you are used to working your dog on a slip collar, that is also allowed.     

Before you come to class, think about what “motivates” your dog!  What does your dog like best?  Is your dog mostly:

q       Food oriented (a chow hound)?

Bring a variety of food as rewards for your dog:  what does the dog REALLY like?  Some suggestions of easy to use food treats:  hot dog or sausage cut up into thin slices (it’s easiest to cut when frozen), string cheese, left over roast beef, turkey or chicken, liver, commercially prepared treats (Puperoni, beef jerky, etc.).  Also very good and easy to use – pre-cooked meatballs in the frozen foods section.  Remember, cater to your dog’s food loves - bring some truly delectable delights!  Cut your treats up into small chunks – ¼” – ½” square is ideal.  We don’t want your dog to get fat AND we want the dog to be able to swallow the treat whole without choking.  DON’T bring dry dog biscuit or kibble type treats – they take too long for the dog to chew, besides – they aren’t “yummy”!    

q       Toy oriented (loves to play with toys, fetch, plays tug etc.)?

Bring several of your dog’s favorite toys.  If you choose to bring toys rather than treats, the dog should truly be “obsessed” with his/her toys!  It’s often best to bring both food AND toys for the variety!

q       Leashes:  Bring a plain 4-6’ nylon or leather leash without any attachments.  No Flexi-leads since they get caught in the equipment.