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Un-Chase!® workshops with Alexis Davison and Harriet Alexander
Fryerstown • 23–24 May 2026
This May I’ll be joined by Alexis Davison, founder of Un-Chase!, for a special weekend of small group training workshops.
If you live with dogs in regional Victoria, chances are you’ve encountered some of the same challenges many of our clients face. Dogs chasing kangaroos or rabbits. Fixating on bikes or cars. Getting overstimulated on walks and struggling to settle once the excitement starts.
These workshops focus on practical skills that make everyday life with dogs safer and calmer. You’ll spend a few hours working with your dog in a relaxed setting alongside other local dog lovers navigating similar challenges.
Workshops take place at a beautiful historic church in Fryerstown, Victoria, set on a peaceful acre. Training happens in a bright studio with excellent heating and cooling (essential for this region!), giving dogs and humans a comfortable and relaxed space to focus.
Each session is limited to just four dogs, with both Alexis and myself supporting you throughout. That means plenty of individual guidance, space to practise, and time to ask questions. You’ll also receive post-workshop support through the Un-Chase! app + bonus materials.
Workshop details
Emergency skills for real life.
When something unexpected happens, your dog needs behaviours they understand instantly. A strong recall. The ability to stop when asked. The habit of pausing at a doorway or gate instead of charging through.
This workshop focuses on general safety skills that support everyday life with dogs. These behaviours help prevent accidents and give you more control when it matters most.
During the session we’ll begin teaching three key behaviours:
Emergency stop
Emergency recall
Wait at doors, gates and boundaries
These skills apply across many situations, from bush walks to bringing the groceries in without your dog disappearing down the street.
Un-chase! app bonuses included
30-Day Emergency Recall Challenge
15-Day Emergency Stop Challenge
10-Day Wait at a Boundary Challenge
PLUS a detailed workbook to keep skills strong
Best suited for
Dogs of any age whose guardians want stronger recall and safety skills for everyday life.
Saturday 23 May • 8:30–10:30am
Fryerstown, Victoria
$185 per dog (up to two people may attend)
Early bird price. Standard price is $195 after 30 April.
The Ultimate Safety Net
Saturday 23 May • 11:00am–1:00pm
Fryerstown, Victoria
$185 per dog (up to two people may attend)
Early bird price. Standard price is $195 after 30 April.
Un-Chase!
For dogs who struggle to disengage from chase triggers.
If your dog takes off after kangaroos, rabbits, birds, bikes, cats or moving cars, you’ll know how quickly the chase can take over.
This workshop focuses specifically on helping dogs switch off from chase triggers and make safer choices.
Using the Un-Chase! approach, we’ll show you how to help your dog notice exciting movement in the environment and respond differently instead of launching into chase-mode.
During the workshop we work with carefully managed simulated chase triggers, allowing dogs to begin practising these skills safely in a controlled environment.
You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the training process and how to continue building these skills in everyday life.
Un-chase! app bonus included
A 30-Day Chase Trigger Challenge
PLUS a detailed workbook to keep skills strong
Best suited for
Dogs who already chase wildlife, livestock, bikes or cars and struggle to disengage once they spot them.
Saturday 23 May • 2:00–4:00pm
Fryerstown, Victoria
$185 per dog (up to two people may attend)
Early bird price. Standard price is $195 after 30 April.
Walk This Way
Walks that make heading out the front door a pleasure.
If your dog pulls on lead or yanks you from one thing to the next, you’ll know how frustrating walks can be. It can be enough to make you avoid them altogether. Then when you do head out, they’re so excited they nearly rip your arm off. Yikes!
This workshop focuses on practical loose lead walking skills that help your dog stay with you more easily, even when there are distractions or changes in the environment.
You’ll discover simple ways to bring the joy back to walking with your dog, so it feels better for both ends of the lead.
Un-chase! app bonuses included
21-Day Loose Lead Walking Challenge
PLUS a detailed workbook to keep skills strong
Best suited for
Dogs who pull on lead, rush ahead, or struggle to focus while out walking.
Prevent chasing habits before they begin.
Puppies notice everything that moves. Without guidance, those early reactions can easily turn into chasing behaviours later.
This workshop focuses on helping puppies and young dogs learn to notice exciting things without launching into a chase.
You’ll begin teaching skills that help dogs stay connected to their humans around wildlife, bikes, livestock and other everyday distractions.
Un-chase! app bonus included
Un-Chase! Puppy
PLUS a detailed workbook to keep skills strong
Best suited for
Puppies under 8 months of age who are comfortable around other dogs and people.
Sunday 24 May • 9:30–11:00am
Fryerstown, Victoria
$185 per dog (up to two people may attend)
Early bird price. Standard price is $195 after 30 April.
Un-Chase! Puppy
Sunday 24 May • 11:30am–1:30pm
Fryerstown, Victoria
$185 per dog (up to two people may attend)
Early bird price. Standard price is $195 after 30 April.
Unwind
A second opportunity to attend our calm skills workshop.
Helping dogs learn to switch off.
Some dogs stay constantly “on”. They struggle to settle when visitors arrive, bounce between excitement and frustration on walks, or find it hard to relax when out in the world.
In this workshop we focus on practical skills that help dogs slow down, regulate their energy and relax more easily.
You’ll learn simple training exercises that support calm behaviour at home and in everyday settings like parks, cafés or social gatherings.
Un-chase! app bonuses included
Unwind 30-day Challenge
Protocol for Relaxation
PLUS a detailed workbook to keep skills strong
Best suited for
Dogs who struggle to settle, get easily overstimulated, or have difficulty relaxing around activity.
Meet your trainers
Alexis Davison
Alexis Davison is the creator of the Un-Chase!® program and has been training dogs professionally for over 25 years. She is a Karen Pryor Academy faculty member, teaching the KPA Dog Trainer Professional Program across Australia and New Zealand. Alexis regularly presents at dog training conferences, seminars and workshops worldwide. She is known for her thoughtful, science-based approach to helping dogs disengage from chase triggers and make safer choices.
Harriet Alexander
Harriet runs All Dogs Are Good, helping dogs and their people navigate real-life behaviour challenges across the Goldfields region of Victoria. With a background in psychology, she has been working with dogs and their humans for over a decade in both the UK and Australia. Harriet is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP) and Licenced Un-Chase! Trainer. She is also completing a Master’s degree in Anthrozoology, exploring the complex relationships between humans and animals.
Frequently asked questions
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Choose The Ultimate Safety Net if you want:
stronger recall and emergency control
practical safety skills for everyday life
training that supports walks, parks and home routines
Choose Un-Chase! if your dog:
chases wildlife, pets, livestock, bikes or cars
becomes fixated on moving things
struggles to disengage once they spot a trigger
Choose Un-Chase! Puppy if your dog:
is under 8 months old
has started noticing moving things and you want to prevent chasing habits early
Has genetics that make chasing more likely (eg. herding breeds, sighthounds, terriers)
Choose Walk This Way if your dog:
pulls on lead or rushes ahead
zigzags from one thing to the next
finds it hard to stay with you on walks
Choose Unwind if your dog:
struggles to settle
gets easily overstimulated
finds it difficult to relax around activity or visitors
Many people attend more than one workshop across the weekend. For example, The Ultimate Safety Net followed by Un-Chase! works well for dogs who chase wildlife and also need stronger recall.
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Workshops take place at a private historic church property in Fryerstown, surrounded by bushland and set on a beautiful acre.
Training happens inside a comfortable studio space, with outdoor space available for breaks and activities.
Proximity to nearby areas by car: 15 mins from Castlemaine, 30 mins from Daylesford and Kyneton, 40 mins from Woodend, 50 mins from Gisborne and Bendigo.
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We use reward-based training that focuses on helping dogs learn what to do, not what to avoid.
There’s no use of fear, pain or aversive tools. Instead, we build practical skills that help your dog make better choices in real-life situations.
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Not at all. These workshops are designed for everyday dogs. Your dog does not need perfect recall or advanced training. They simply need to be comfortable working around other dogs and people.
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Yes. Each dog can have up to two handlers attending. This can be helpful so those in the household learn the same training approach.
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Workshops are limited to just four dogs and the space will be managed thoughtfully so everyone has room to work. Dogs do need to be comfortable seeing other dogs at a distance and sharing the training space. If you are unsure whether the setting is right for your dog, feel free to get in touch.
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Please bring:
a comfortable harness or flat collar
a standard lead (no retractable leads)
plenty of small food rewards your dog loves
water for your dog
a mat or bed if you have one for your dog to settle on
We’ll send a reminder email with full details before the workshop.