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    Un-Chase!® workshops with Alexis Davison and Harriet Alexander

    Fryerstown • 10 October

    I’m very excited to be teaming up with Un-Chase! founder Alexis Davison again, who’s travelling over from South Australia for a special day of small-group workshops.

    These workshops are for dogs who find certain parts of the world a little too exciting. Think chasing kangaroos or rabbits, fixating on bikes and cars, or simply finding it hard to switch off, settle and feel calm when there’s lots going on around them.

    We’ll be working on practical skills to make everyday life safer, calmer and more enjoyable, with plenty of individual support from both Alexis and me.

    Each workshop is limited to just four dogs, so there’s lots of space to practise, ask questions and work at your dog’s pace.

    And the venue is pretty special too: a beautiful historic church on a peaceful acre in Fryerstown, with training in a bright, comfortable studio.

    Workshop details

    Saturday 10 October • 8:30–10:30am
    Fryerstown, Victoria

    $185 per dog (up to two people may attend)

    The Ultimate Safety Net

    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

    • 15-Day Wait at a Boundary Challenge

    Best suited for

    Dogs of any age whose guardians want stronger recall and safety skills for everyday life.

    FULLY BOOKED (join the waiting list)

    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

    Best suited for

    Dogs who already chase wildlife, livestock, bikes or cars and struggle to disengage once they spot them.

    Saturday 10 October • 11:00am–1:00pm
    Fryerstown, Victoria

    $185 per dog (up to two people may attend)

    Un-Chase!

    FULLY BOOKED (join the waiting list)

    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

    Best suited for

    Dogs who struggle to settle, get easily overstimulated, or have difficulty relaxing around activity.

    Saturday 10 October • 2:00pm–4:00pm
    Fryerstown, Victoria

    $185 per dog (up to two people may attend)

    Unwind

    FULLY BOOKED (join the mailing list)

    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

    • 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 Unwind if your dog:

      • struggles to settle

      • gets easily overstimulated

      • finds it difficult to relax around activity or visitors

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Yes. Each dog can have up to two handlers attending. This can be helpful so those in the household learn the same training approach.

    • 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.

    • 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.