We are delighted to announce our first Marka Dog Training webinar…. The Power of Play – Toy Play with Kamal Fernandez 7th November 2024 18:30 (UK time).
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The webinar is for everyone who loves dogs including dog trainers, those who would like to become a dog trainer, pet owners, dog sports fans, and more.
In this 2hr webinar, you will learn:
• Key skills to develop within play
• How to create play as a tool for training
• The power of play for confidence
• Play mechanics and skills
• How to create play with food… and so much more!
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Who is Kamal Fernandez?
Kamal is a co-founder of Marka Dog Training which includes Train With Marka and the Marka Training Academy (for dog trainers). He is a dog trainer, author, world championship-level sports dog coach and has more than 30 years experience training dogs from all walks of life. His current dogs include a Belgian Malinois, Border Collies, a German Spitz, a Boxer, a Giant Schnauzer and Sugarpuff his rescue Jack Russell-Poodle Cross.
As an internationally renowned seminar instructor, Kamal has been invited to teach in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Holland, Belgium and Germany, amongst many others. Kamal’s other career highlights include being a Championship Obedience judge and Crufts competitor.
Kamal has also appeared in the following productions:
– Sky Televisions Dogs Might Fly
– BBC 1 ‘The Underdog Show’
– Channel 5’s Dogs Behaving Badly
– Channel 4’s ‘The Dog Academy’
– More 4’s ‘Crufts Coverage’
– The One show
– Featured in ‘The Guardian’, The Sun, Daily Mail.
– Podcast ‘Lifting All Ships’
– Podcast Shape by Dog
– Victoria Stillwell Podcast
Who is this webinar for?
This webinar is for everyone who loves dogs. Whether you are a new dog owner, have owned dogs for years, a dog walker, a dog trainer or a dog sports enthusiast – this webinar is for you.
Will it be recorded?
Yes, the webinar will be recorded and available via this website. Details will be sent after the event.
What will Kamal cover in the Power of Play Webinar?
The 2hr webinar will cover everything from why toy play is good for dogs (and their owners) to how to play with your dog. Here are some thoughts from Kamal himself:
Toy play is great at promoting both the physical and mental well-being of your dog while reinforcing desired behaviors. It also:
🐾 Strengthens Bonding: Play fosters a strong bond between you and your dog. It builds trust, deepens your relationship, and enhances the dog’s motivation to follow commands.
🐾 Increases Focus and Engagement: Dogs are more likely to be engaged and focused during training sessions when play is incorporated. It makes learning enjoyable, ensuring they remain attentive and responsive.
🐾 Delivers Mental Stimulation: Play involves problem-solving, which stimulates your dog’s mind. Activities such as fetch, tug-of-war, or puzzle toys challenge their cognitive abilities, keeping them mentally sharp and preventing boredom.
🐾 Provides Physical Exercise: Play-based training involves movement, helping to release excess energy. A well-exercised dog is more relaxed, focused, and less prone to behavioral issues caused by pent-up energy.
🐾 Reduces Stress: Play lowers stress and anxiety levels in dogs, helping them remain calm and more receptive to learning new behaviors and commands.
🐾 Builds Trust and Confidence: By using play, you can gradually introduce new situations or environments to your dog, helping them become more confident in exploring new spaces and interacting with different stimuli.
Incorporating play into your dog’s training routine makes learning fun and efficient while ensuring your dog remains happy, healthy, and well-behaved.
How much does the webinar cost?
The webinar will cost £25 and will include access to the live webinar via Zoom and lifetime access to the recorded webinar via this Train With Marka website (Look out for the Early Bird Discount). To get started just register below and we will send you some emails about how to pay via this website, how to access the webinar, and how to access the recording after the event. If you register and change your mind before paying – that’s ok too.
Register Interest Below or Buy Now
If you are interested in joining our Toy Play webinar on 7th November at 6.30 pm (UK Time). Please register your interest using the form below.
Or if you just want to jump straight in and book your place then head over to our store now and secure your place.
Webinar FAQs
A webinar is an online seminar or presentation that allows people to participate from anywhere with an internet connection. It’s like attending a workshop or lecture but from the comfort of your own home or office!
They’re great for learning new skills, staying updated on training techniques, and connecting with experts and like-minded dog lovers.
Our webinars are free for those who have attended Marka Training Masterclass I and are paid members of the Marak Community. There is a small fee for everyone else that can be paid vis the Train With Marka website before the event. Just register for the webinar and you will get details sent to you by email.
If you are not able to attend the webinar you will still be able to watch it after the event. We will record the webinar and make it available to those who have registered and paid for access. You will just need to login to the Train With Marka website.
Our webinars will be hosted by Zoom. You will get a link before the event that will allow you to connect through any device with an internet connection – tablet, phone, laptop, etc.
To register for this webinar and get details including payment and a Zoom link to the webinar please complete the simple registration form.
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