2026 Rattlesnake, Porcupine and Skunk Avoidance Training for Dogs Workshop

Training sessions for 2026 will take place between 9am to 2pm on Saturdays, May 30th and June 6th, 2026.

The Workshops are held at the Ag Pavilion at Boise's Julia Davis Park. Experienced dog handlers (eTrainers) will work with your dog one-on-one and focus on your dog's reaction and body language to a snake, porcupine or skunk. The avoidance behavior is taught by putting a remote-controlled electronic collar on the dog. When the dog's attention is on the snake, porcupine or skunk, an unpleasant low stimulation is applied to the dog. The stimulation is similar to static electricity. The session takes about 30 minutes depending on the dog, though most dogs learn the avoidance behavior quickly. Each training session has a "seperate" (rattlesnake, porcupine and skunk) training Fee.

There is a Fee for the avoidance training. Please note that NO refunds are available.

You will be "emailed" an Appointment Confirmation (and Time) with additional Event information within 24 hours. A digital map of the Workshop's location in Boise's Julia Davis Park will also be provided.

NOTE: A dog can be registered for ONLY TWO training session rattlesnake, porcupine or skunk per workshop date.We strongly suggest, "if possible", to seperate different training sessions between the two Workshop Dates. Veterinarian behavioral canine science has indicated that more than two training session within the same day or week is too much stimulation for one dog.

FREE Trap Removal Clinic Open to the Public

The Idaho Trappers Association will be hosting a FREE clinic at the Workshops on how to remove a dog from various traps. The only way to learn these methods is by a "hands-on demonstration" while being instructed by professional trappers.

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