Public Access Workshop

Name: Public Access Workshop
Start: 2026-03-14T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-03-15T17:00:00-04:00
Location: Norfolk Premium Outlets

Schedule

Sat, 14 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Norfolk Premium Outlets | Norfolk, VA

Public Access Is Earned — Not Assumed
Public access takes more than sit, stay, and heel. It takes emotional control. Environmental neutrality. Handler awareness.
And a dog who can work when things get uncomfortable.
This two-day Public Access & Readiness Seminar is designed for teams who want honest answers — not rubber-stamp certifications.
Led by Adam Franklin (Feral Dynamics) and Danique Masingill (Hero Academy), this immersive workshop combines:
• Real-world public exposure
• Structured obedience and neutrality testing
• Handler skills and leash mechanics
• Legal and ethical education on public access rights
• Individualized training plans based on your dog’s performance
Every team receives a professional evaluation and is eligible to test for Public Access under The Hero Academy standards.
✔ Pass
⚠ Conditional (with a training plan)
✖ Not Ready (with guidance on what comes next)
📍 Norfolk, VA
🗓 January 31 – February 1
💵 $300 working spot (can participate with dog)
💰$150 audit spot (observe only)
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