Events & Seminars

Dogs & Storks Seminar

Instructor: Alison Schramel CPDT-KA, LFPPE

Cost: $30/ per couple or co-parents

About the Seminar:

Dogs & Storks® workshop is perfect for expecting families with dogs as they prepare for life with baby. The information provided will add to your understanding and bond you already have with your dog as you both navigate preparing together and life with a baby. This one hour presentation will provide positive, practical, and ongoing solutions that will help you include your dog before and once baby arrives. Our goal is to support you as you transition from a dog family to a family with a baby and dog.

About your Instructor:

With over 15 years of experience, Alison has helped thousands of families and their pets live harmoniously together. When she became a mother herself, she quickly learned that a home with pets and kids was more chaotic than she expected – even as an animal professional! This experience jump started her journey to helping other families and their four-legged friends. Thus, Hearts and Paws was founded. Alison understands that every animal and every human is unique, so our services are tailored to meet everyone’s individual needs. Her innovative approach combines positive reinforcement techniques with a deep understanding of animal body language and human psychology. Alison has a B.A. in Psychology, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, and a Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator.

Dogs & Toddlers Seminar

 Instructor: Alison Schramel CPDT-KA, LFPPE

Cost: $30/ per couple or co-parents

About the Seminar:

Dogs & Toddlers™ is the ideal workshop for families with dogs and babies who are soon to be crawling or walking. Often the first 3 months have gone smoothly and many families are caught off guard when their dog begins to show discomfort with the new developmental changes of their mobile baby. This one hour presentation offers insight and proactive options for some of the common challenges families with dogs experience as baby becomes mobile.

About your Instructor:

With over 15 years of experience, Alison has helped thousands of families and their pets live harmoniously together. When she became a mother herself, she quickly learned that a home with pets and kids was more chaotic than she expected – even as an animal professional! This experience jump started her journey to helping other families and their four-legged friends. Thus, Hearts and Paws was founded. Alison understands that every animal and every human is unique, so our services are tailored to meet everyone’s individual needs. Her innovative approach combines positive reinforcement techniques with a deep understanding of animal body language and human psychology. Alison has a B.A. in Psychology, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed, and a Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator.

Mini Seminars with Stefanie Theis

Dates: Friday, April 10th

Cost: $135 – working spot, $25 – auditing spot

About Stefanie:

Stefanie Theis, a seasoned dog trainer and two-time WAO team member, has a lifelong love for dogs. Her journey from raising service dog puppies to competing in agility has shaped her into a dedicated coach.

Stefanie’s focus is on creating a positive and enjoyable experience for both dogs and handlers. She tailors her training methods to each individual team, ensuring they reach their full potential in the exciting world of agility.

Mini Seminars with Anna Eifert

Dates: Friday through Sunday, April 4-6

Cost: $130 – working spot, $25 – auditing spot

About Anna:

Anna works as a full-time agility trainer in her own company in Hungary. Agility has
been part of her life for 16 years, and she also has a sports background in amateur gymnastics.

As a handler, Anna describes herself as ‘the crazy one’: “I’m the one who runs the Bull Terrier!” She enjoys independent obstacle skills, distance work, and unique handling solutions, which she can select herself.

When Anna is coaching, she is almost always smiling, because she love dogs and she also loves to teach agility. “I’m very patient and precise. I like to make hard courses easy for my students,” Anna says.

Anna thinks all good coaches have a few things in common: “They are patient, they are passionate to teach, help, and share knowledge. They are flexible. They can explain very well. They can motivate. They love dogs. They are positive. And they have a great sense of humor.”