Brenda Aloff's Calendar of Events

Always, you have access to training with Brenda via her Virtual Academy, where you can learn with Brenda Aloff from the comfort of your home over a six month period. 

2023 Events

June 30 & July 1 & 2, 2023 
Stress, Emotions & Arousal: Designed for Ring Success
Top Dog, New Jersey
Linda Brennan

July 14 (4-6PM) 15 & 16, 2023
Get Connected with Your Sport/Working Dog 1
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI

September 14 & 15, 2023
Get Connected with Your Sport/Working Dog 2
pre-requisite is GC 1  
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI

September 16 & 17, 2023
Get Connected with Your Sport/Working Dog 3

pre-requisite is GC 2
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI

October 13 (4-6PM) 14 & 15, 2023
Engaged Puppy: Prepare your puppy or young
dog for Performance Perfection
Working Spots: Puppies 10 weeks
up to dogs 2 years of age
Heaven on Arf, LLC
Midland, MI

2020 Events

March 7-8, 2020 (with private lessons offered on March 6)
Get Connected with Your Dog
Good Mojo University - Milford, New Hampshire
Steve Desilets, Good Mojo University Manager

Phone: 603-249-8977 ext. #6

WILL BE RESCHEDULED - DATE TBD (was March 28-30)
Virginia
Patrice Leipman
rottsofruv.com
Phone: 540-336-1600

April 18-19, 2020
Understanding Canine Body Language
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

This Clinic is going Virtual.

Will supply the Link as soon as it is ready. Should be up by end of June 2020.

April 24, 2020
Motor Cities Fox Terrier Club Specialty & Terrier Club of Michigan
Annual Smooth & Wire Fox Terrier Specialty Show & Sweepstakes
Event # 2020101 @ Dow Event Center, Saginaw MI
http://www.motorcitiesfoxterrierclub.net/Events.htm
On Friday, April, 24 I will be judging Sweepstakes
I cannot express how honored I feel to invited by Motor Cities to judge Sweeps!  ; )
Contact Sylvia Murray, Specialty Chair for information

May 2-3, 2020
Get Connected for Performance & Working Dogs
Northfield Dog Training, 3676 W. Ellsworth Rd. Ann Arbor MI 48103
There will be unlimited auditing spots available. A light lunch will be provided. For more information you may go to https://www.facebook.com/PawzitivelyPositive or visit http://pawzitivelypositive.com/index.html and click on the events page for a registration.
Terry Jacobus at 

This Clinic will be Rescheduled. Date TBD.

 

May 23-24 (with Private Lessons offered May 25)
Westinn Kennels
Missouri
Kevin West

This Clinic will be Rescheduled. Date TBD.

 

June 20-21, 2020
Scent Work I
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

June 27-28, 2020

All Dog Adventures
Richmond, VA
This Clinic is going Virtual.

If you have paid for this clinic you can enroll, and I have a code for you. Please contact BRENDA:  for info or with ?s.

July 1-8, 2020
8 Day Immersion Clinic
Prerequisite: Get Connected I, II and III
(Sorry, this clinic is filled - you are welcome to contact us for the waiting list - if we have enough interest we will add another 8-day Immersion Clinic August 1-8)
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

July 17-19, 2020 (July 17, 3-6pm is Lecture)
Get Connected I
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

August 20 & 21, 2020  Thursday & Friday
The Seven Deadly Sins, Training with Distractions I
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

August 22-23, 2020
The Seven Deadly Sins, Training with Distractions II

Prerequisite: Distraction I course
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

September 18 (3-6pm), 19-20, 2020
Get Connected II
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

September 21-22, 2020
Get Contected III
pre-requisite is Get Connected I & Get Connected II
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

October 3-4, 2020
The Engaged Puppy
Choosing & Preparing Your Performance Puppy

(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

Oct 17-18, 2020 (with Private Lessons offered on Oct 19)
Raising the Performance Puppy
Top Dog Obedience School
New Jersey
Linda Brennan at

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March 23, 2019
Muskegon Lakeshore Obedience Club
Michigan
1 Day Clinic with Demo Dogs
Sherry @ 231-740-8191

April 6 & 7, 2019
Top Dog Obedience School
Advanced Get Connected:
A Different View of Skills for Competition Obedience and other performance dog sports
New Jersey
Linda Brennan at

May 11 & 12, 2019
Is Your Dog Driven to Distraction I:
The Seven Deadly Sins Temptation
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

May 18 & 19, 2019
Dauphin Dog Training Club
(May 18th is clinic, May 19th is private lessons)
Jane Frantz

May 24-28, 2019
Westinn Kennels
Missouri, Kevin West

June 15 & 16. 2019
All Dog Adventures
Richmond, VA
Cindy Briggs

June 29 & 30, 2019
Scent Work 1
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

July 5 to 12, 2019
8 Day Immersion Clinic
(view flyer & registration form here)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

August 17 & 18, 2019
Is Your Dog Driven to Distraction II
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

August 31 and Sep 1, 2019
Get Connected I
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

September 21 & 22, 2019
Puppy Chronicles
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

October 12 & 13, 2019
Washington State Obedience Training Club
Argus Ranch, Auburn WA
Terri Kaluza

October 25 (1/2 day), 26 & 27, 2019
Get Connected II
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

October 28 & 29, 2019
Get Contected III
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

April 7 & 8, 2018
Top Dog Training Academy
New Jersey

April 21 & 22, 2018
Puppy Temperament Testing & Training
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

May 5 & 6, 2018
Harrisburg, PA

May 18 (4-7pm), May 19 & 20, 2018
Get Connected I
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

June 2018
Canine Body Language
United Kingdom

June 15-22, 2 days each location, 3 locations
July 21 & 22, 2018
Canine Body Language
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

August 18 & 19, 2018
Is Your Dog Driven to Distraction?
The 7 Deadly Sins of Temptation
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

Aug 30, 2018
Portuguese Water Dog National Speciality
Frankenmuth, MI

September 14 (4-7pm), 15 & 16, 2018
Get Connected II
(Pre-requisite is GCI)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

September 17 & 18, 2018
Get Connected III
(Pre-requisite is GCI and GC2)
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

October 13 & 14, 2018
Scent Work
Heaven on Arf
Midland, MI

April 8 & 9, 2017
Top Dog Training Academy
New Jersey
Linda Brennan

April 26 & 27, 2017
HAWS
Wisconsin
Private Clinic for Humane Society

July 29 & 30, 2017
Your City Dog Training Club
Pennsylvania
Diane Whitehill

Aug 18-20, 2017
Get Connected
(for students who have not been to a Get Connected Clinic OR who wish to review the basics)
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI

Aug 21 & 22, 2017
Get Connected 2
(for students who have already completed a Get Connected Clinic and wish to advance their knowledge)
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI

Mar 19 & 20, 2016
Papillonia Dog Training Academy
Pennsylvania
papillonia.com

April 11, 12 & 14, 15, 2016
United Kingdom
Bedfordshire & York

May 7 & 8, 2016
The Engaged Puppy
Midland, Michigan
Heaven on Arf Training Center

May 14 & 15, 2016
Bellwether Shelter
Fremont, MI
www.bellwetherharbor.org

May 18, 2016
Spinone Club
Washington State

July 9 & 10, 2016
Canine Body Language
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI

August 6 & 7, 2016
Top Dog Training
New Jersey

September 17 & 18, 2016
Get Connected
Heaven on Arf Training Center
Midland MI

April 2-3, 2015
NADOI conference Keynote speaker
and 2 Presentations
(National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors)
www.nadoi.org

May 2-3, 2015
Albany Obedience Club
Albany New York
email Mary at

May 9-10, 2015
Kalamazoo Dog Training Club
Michigan Dog Center
6740 Quality Way
Portage, MI 49002
Contact:

May 16-17, 2015
Humane Animal Welfare Society
Waukesha, WI
Khris Erickson, CPDT-KA, CHES
HAWS Humane Educator
262-542-8851 x118

Sep 16-19, 2015
IACP Conference
St. Louis, MO
Contact: Cyndi Graham, , ph: 530-227-2255
More info: http://www.canineprofessionals.com/events

Oct 3-4, 2015
Working Clinic
Massachusetts
Contact Elise Gouge, MPH
413-230-9873

Dec 5-8, 2015
Debranne Pattillo, MEEBW
Equinology & Caninology
International Equine Body Worker Association
www.equinology.com
Petaluma, CA

March 1 & 2, 2014
Queen City Dog Training Club - Cincinnati, OH
Diane at (513)772-3340 or email

April 3 to 6, 2014
Dog Behavior and Handling for the Canine Professional Course
Petaluma, CA

May 2014
Various Locations, United Kingdom
Sally at or visit http://www.dog-and-bone.co.uk/seminars.

June 21-22, 2014
"Get Connected" Clinic at Heaven on Arf (Saturday and Sunday)
Brenda at

March 2 & 3, 2013
Queen City DTC
Sharonsville, OH
Beth Bowling
513-755-7387

April 27 & 28, 2013
London, United Kingdom

www.JezRose.co.uk

June 1 & 2, 2013
Manitoba, Canada
Elizabeth Scott

June 29 & 30, 2013
TNT Dog Training
Midland Michigan
Clinic for Agility Enthusiasts
Debbie Harrison

734 646 7695

July 19, 20 & 21, 2013
Private Clinic in Binghamton, New York

August 17 & 18, 2013
Great Lakes Westie Rescue
Garrett, Indiana
Paula Fike

September 6, 7 & 8, 2013
Heaven on Arf
Midland, Michigan
Randy Hare Clinic
Working Scent Dog Handlers
SAR, Police Officers, Drug & Bomb Detection
Contact Brenda Aloff at

September 21 & 22, 2013
Clinic at Heaven On Arf
Midland, Michigan
Contact Kim Veldheer

or www.brendaaloff.com website

October 19 & 20, 2013
TNT Training Center
British Columbia, Canada
Janice Gunn

October 26 & 27, 2013
Clarion Pups Rescue
Clarion, PA
Mary Householder

www.facebook.com/clarionpups

November 9 & 10, 2013
Lansing, Michigan
Chris Reedy

March 10 & 11, 2012
Lois Miserau

(306) 934-6660
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

March 17 & 18, 2012
Deb Harrison - Agility Synergy
Topic is Agility
4950 Ann Arbor Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI
www.AgilitySynergy.com

April 14 & 15, 2012
Laura Romanik
Topic is Competition Obedience
or 734 417 9848
Currey's Family Pet Care - 6261 Hannan Road, Romulus, MI 48174

April 20, 21 & 22, 2012
IAABC Conference
http://iaabc.org/conference
Warwick, Rhode Island

April 28 & 29, 2012
Leap K9 Events - Victoria Craig

Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame
(just outside Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada)

May 12 & 13, 2012
NADOI Conference
(National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors)
www.nadoi.org/conferencesignup.htm
Springfield, MO

May 26 & 27, 2012
Elise Gouge Pet Behavior Consulting, LLC

413 230 9873
Exercise Finished Dog Training Center, Inc.
Chicopee, MA

Will be Re-Scheduled for 2013
Cristina Navarro Hernandez

www.educanimals.com
Barcelona Spain at the Veterinary University of Barcelona

August 18 & 19, 2012
Sharon West Westinn Kennels

westinnkennels.com
636-332-WOOF (9663)
1522 Swantnerville Drive Wentzville, Missouri

September 29 & 30, 2012
Chris Reedy Greater Obedience Club of Lansing

517 775 2332
Lansing Area - Michigan

October 6 & 7, 2012
Dogs Gone Right
Catherine Whale
Van Couver, British Columbia
www.dogsgoneright.com

October 27 & 28, 2012
Tina Ferner Agility Angels

419 290 8237
Toledo, Ohio

March 24, 2012
Gloria Voss Freestyle Clinic
Heaven On Arf, MI
For details: www.gloriavoss.com 

March 26 & 27, 2011
Cleveland All Breed Training Club
Kathy Sutliffe

330 461 2152

April 1, 2 & 3
IAABC Conference
Friday (Core Strength In Equines)
Sunday (Negative & Positive Reinforcement)

April 16 & 17, 2011
Golden, Colorado
Dana Zinn - Zinn Dog Training, LLC
303 656 9364

May 28 & 29, 2011
Clinic at Brenda's facility in Michigan

989.631.8217

June 17, 2011 (Friday)
NADOI Webinar
Topic: Puppy Classes
You can get more information and register at www.nadoi.org

August 13 & 14, 2011
Laura Romanik
Dexter/Ann Arbor Area, Michigan
Topic: Using Get Connected Exercises with Competition Work

734.417.9848

September 10 & 11, 2011
Bloomington, IL
Lisa Paul

309.310.2624

March 13, 14, 15 & 16, 2010
Durham Kennel Club
Durham, North Carolina
Jan Gray
919 491 9173

April 8 through 11th
Equine/Canine Affaire
London, Ohio

April 8 through 11th
Equine/Canine Affaire
London, Ohio

June 26, 27, 2010
Florida
Brevard County DTC
Susan Bearden
321.723.8323 ext. 306

Date To Be Rescheduled for 2011
Pennsylvania
Suzette Niccolini
610.529.7409

August 19, 2010
Longmont, CO
Longmont Humane Society
Brianna Beauvait
303.772.1232 Ext. 264

August 20, 21 & 22, 2010
(by invitation - SAR clinic)
Colorado
Ann Wichman
970.246.3757

September 4 & 5, 2010
Get Connected Clinic at Heaven On Arf
Midland, Michigan
Brenda Aloff
989.631.8217

September 30 and October 1, 2010
Regional SAR Conference
New York
Christine Buff
315.685.6531

October 23 & 24, 2010
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Green dog
Lesley Buckmaster
260.483.1267

October 30, 31, 2010
Grand Rapids area, Michigan
Sharon Podleski
616.895.6749

November 6 - 8, 2010
Hamsden, Connecticut
Anne Coy
203 881 0052 or

November 20 & 21, 2010
Marseilles, Illinois
Patty Beck & Jean Nakaerts
Contact Patty at 630.347.8304 or 815.495.2099

October 17 & 18, 2009
Clinton Township, Michigan
Gail Parson:

September 19 & 20, 2009
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Pat Becker Wallis
Producer of "World Of Dogs" for Public Broadcasting
Pat Becker & Kaylan Head host talk radio "Speak" KTOK in Oklahoma City
contact: Michele Crouse: www.super-k9.com

September 13 & 14
GET CONNECTED CLINIC AT BRENDA ALOFF'S FACILITY
Midland, MI 48640

August 15 & 16 2009
Private Clinic restricted to Search & Rescue Personnel
K-9 One Search and Rescue Group
at Heaven On Arf, LLC in Midland, Michigan
NADOI ANNUAL MEETING & CONFERENCE
National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors

MAY 28 - 31 2009
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
Featured Presenters:
CHRIS PULS, Safe Home Visits
BRENDA ALOFF, Get Connected With Your Dog!
DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA
for information please go to link: www.nadoi.org

May 8 ,9 &10 2009
Ferrara, Italy
VIVERE IL CANE
Monica & Ilaria

www.vivereilcane.com

April 24, 25 &26
Dallas, Texas
Michele Crouse

this clinic features Trish King & Sue Sternberg & Brenda Aloff

April 18 & 19, 2009
Kingston, Rhode Island
Search & Rescue personnel
Joyce Smith

March 28-29, 2009
Oxford, CT
Anne Coy

February 21, 22 & 23
Melbourne, Australia
February 28 & March 1
Trish Harris & Kepala Pet Resort
Melbourne & Sydney, Australia

December 6 & 7, 2008
Winnipeg, Canada
WOOFS N WAGS
Nikki Sherwin