The Canine Cooperative

SHADOW PROGRAM

STEP BEYOND OBEDIENCE.
UNDERSTAND THE DOGS.
SHAPE THE RELATIONSHIPS.

BUILD A TRAINING SKILLSET — AND A BUSINESS — THAT ACTUALLY WORKS. 

Hosted by Jaimee Wenzel & Sabrina Joens

Shadow Student HUB

 

YOU'RE IN! LET'S GET YOU READY. 

We are thrilled to host you for this shadow experience. Follow the steps below to finalize your registration.

Designing Your Experience

 

To ensure this shadow program is as impactful as possible, we don’t do "one size fits all." We want to tailor your time on-site to your specific goals, current hurdles, and professional background.

Please complete the Discovery Assessment below. This allows us to prep the curriculum specifically for you before you arrive.

YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE

You will be fully immersed in the daily operations of Canine Cooperative — experiencing not just what we do, but how and why we do it:

  • Live Training Sessions — working hands-on with dogs across a wide range of temperaments, behaviors, and skill levels
  • Behavior Evaluations — learning how we assess dogs, identify root causes, and build a clear path forward
  • Client Lessons — observing how we communicate, coach, and transfer knowledge so owners can create lasting change
  • Socialization & Real-World Exposure — understanding how structured interactions shape behavior, neutrality, and decision-making
  • Mastering Training Techniques — including tool use, timing, pressure application, and reading the dog in real time
  • Program Design & Strategy — breaking down how we build customized training plans using the MELLO framework
  • Real-Time Problem Solving — adapting on the fly when dogs (or humans) don’t follow the plan
  • Business Operations Insight — including pricing structure, financial goal planning, and how we build programs that are both effective and sustainable

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • Location: 1181 Westbrook Road West Milford, NJ 07480
  • Contact: 973 283 5039
  • Duration: 4 Days Onsite
  • Hours: Monday–Saturday (Specific dates provided), 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Fuel: Lunch is provided each day.
  • Lodging: Local Airbnbs and hotels available nearby.

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