Events

2025 EVENTS

May 16th - 18th : Cheri Lucas // Learn To Lead Workshop

Cheri
Learn to Lead is a 3 day workshop that was created for both professional trainers and civilian dog owners. This workshop is unique as it has both working and audit opportunities for students. You’ll leave this workshop knowing how to properly assess dog behavior as well as how to implement Cheri’s tools, techniques and strategies. You’ll learn Cheri’s foundational principles and how they can be easily integrated into your everyday life. Cheri teaches you how having a healthy relationship dynamic with your dog is critical for understanding their behavior.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT
Throughout the course of each day, every dog is worked with individually as other students observe. Each Learn to Lead is different based on the unique issues of the dog participants. You will see an amazing transformation of each dog over the course of the three day workshop!
 
A typical day at a Learn to Lead workshop begins at 9:00am and ends at 4:00pm. Occasionally class will run late. Lunch break is from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. You’ll receive a certification of attendance at the end of the workshop.
We’d love for you to join us and network with others who are as passionate as you are about dog behavior. Learn to Lead as you’ve never done before!
 
🌟Working Spots are limited to 10 & include a free stay for your dog with us at Blaine Kennels.

June 20-21 Women’s Empowerment Retreat

Special Guest Jo (Jo_and_Jaxx_Dog_Psychology)

Our annual Women’s Empowerment event is an absolute hit and this year’s will be no exception!  We have special guest, Jojo back this year for another great experience!

We are gathering women together to hold a special all-day learning experience,  for 2 days, packed with state of mind, the importance of knowing and bettering oneself, and hands-on learning with dogs — all mixed in with some great smoothies, snacks, fresh air and ending with a sound bath & catered lunch.
 
Join us for 2 days of learning with Jojo (@jo_and_jaxx_dog_psychology ) as we learn about Dog Psychology, how to interpret and utilize body language (both human and canine), confidence building, leash / dog handling skills, as well as hands-on learning. Each human + dog will be worked with individually in a group setting for all to learn & support each other in our growth.
 
There is limited availability to ensure everyone gets a unique, individualized experience.  This year is a 2 day event- your ticket covers attendance on both Fri June 20th & Sat Jun 21st
 
Screenshot 2025 03 05 At 1.46.24 PmJoanna “Jojo” Stanford is a people person who loves to empower them to find their confidence. 
 
Working with dogs since 2009, Jojo started as a dog walker and grew her business into a successful and well rounded dog psychology resource with several employees and thousands of happy clients. 
 
Among the many trainers influential to Jo’s skillset, Cesar Millan has been the catalyst and mainstay mentor. She has learned from and worked with Cesar since 2013. She’s an official trainer for Training Cesar’s Way workshops, backstage dog manager for Cesar Millan Live shows and behavior consultant on season 4 of Better Human Better Dog with Cesar Millan on NatGeo.  
 
Jo sold her business, Trots Dogs, in 2021 to her staff to travel the country with her dog, Jaxx, teach dog owners and trainers the art of dog psychology, business consultation and help them bring balance and harmony to their communities. “I want to empower people everywhere to know that they can do this too!” 
 
 
We have added an option for Trainers to attend this year – your ticket covers attendance with a dog for the entire public event, plus a private day with JoJo on Sunday Jun 22nd. 

Come join us for this game changing event as we better your relationship with your dog. 

There is limited availability to ensure everyone gets a unique, individualized experience.

10 Working Spots for dog owners (bring your dog) $695 – tickets cover attendance for both days
5 Trainer Spots for dog trainers (bring a dog) $895 – tickets cover attendance to the public event plus a private day with JoJo on Sun Jun 22nd.
 
This is going to be another game-changing event & we hope to see you!