EBs of the SW will once again be hosting a snake avoidance clinic with Mollicone Kennels. Guy Mollicone was featured on MeatEater.com discuss snake avoidance training. You can also scroll down to see the difference in a dog that has been through a snake avoidance and a dog encountering a snake for the first time. The difference is obvious.
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Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 6:30am to 10:30am
Where: GPS 33.687191, -112.414985
Major cross streets: Highway 303 and W Grand Ave
Directions: Link to Google Maps Directions - click here. From the 303, exit W Grand Ave. Go north on W Grand Ave about a quarter of a mile. Turn left (west) on N 163rd Ave. Go about 50 yards until it dead ends. Take a right at the T. You will see us setup just off the road. Gravel parking lot located between N 163rd Ave and W Deer Valley Road. [Google map included below]
Directions: We will be parked on the west side of the road in the gravel parking area. Upon arrival, please check-in at the table under the pop-up shade tent. We will add you to the list and answer any questions. Once it’s your turn, you will be called up for the course.
Cost: $100/dog or $50/re-check dog. Club members receive 10% discount.
Payment Method: Cash, PayPal or Venmo.
How: Dogs are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you are uncomfortable around snakes, a handler will be available to walk your dog through the course.
What to bring: Flat collar for your dog – no slip leads or pinch collars. Water for your dog.
Waiver: All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to the clinic. Click here for online waiver.
Disclaimer: Snake avoidance training does not guarantee your dog will avoid snakes. Your decision to enroll your dog in the training program is done at your own discretion and you accept all responsibility for your dog.
Does Snake Avoidance Training Work?
This is an example of a rookie dog to snake avoidance. Once the dog catches the scent cone, her prey drive kicks in sending her towards the snake to investigate.
This is an example of a dog that is attending a snake avoidance refresher. This dog has been thru snake avoidance in the past. Notice when he enters the snake’s scent cone the dog pauses before deciding to pull away the snake.