Date, Time and Location

  • Date, Time and Location

    Saturday, May 1 & Sun, May 2, 2027

    Both days start at 10am
    Day 1 runs until 6pm (with breaks)
    Day 2 runs until 4pm (with breaks)

    Both days take place at: Coral Creek Dog Sport Center
    32655 NE Corral Creek Rd, Newberg, OR 97132, USA

Do you live or work with dogs who bark, lunge, growl, or flee?

This seminar will give you skills that make everyday life with dogs feel easier, calmer, more predictable, and more connected.

  • Learn the Fundamentals of BAT

    Behavior Adjustment Training is for all people with dogs, but particularly those with aggression, frustration, and fear.

    You'll learn the basic theory and spirit of BAT and how to apply it to the dogs in your care.

  • Immersive Experience

    This seminar gives you a chance to focus on learning for two full days with the OG of BAT, Grisha Stewart.

    It will also be recorded, so you can go back and catch anything you missed after the event.

  • Come Away with Practical Skills

    Through a blend of presentation, discussion, practice, and live demonstrations, you’ll come away with practical BAT skills you can use right away.

Agenda

Topic flow is approximate, but the breaks will be on time!

  • Day 1

    9:30 am
    Doors Open!

    10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Intro to BAT: Get the 30,000 view of what BAT is and how it can help

    11:00 am - 11:15 am
    Break

    11:15 am - 12:30 pm
    Relationship Skills: What can we do to grow a stronger relationship, one that helps reassure the dog and us of safety?

    12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Lunch (BYO)

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Human Foundations: What skills do you need to know for reactivity?

    Day 1 also includes Introduction to BAT Leash Skills which supports freedom and safety at the same time. This is practical, hands on work.

    3:00 pm - 3:10 pm
    Break

    3:10 pm - 4:30 pm
    This section will involve more hands-on practice for leash skills and other ways you can support a dog's learning.

    4:30 pm - 4:45 pm
    Break

    4:45 pm - 6:00 pm
    Dog Foundations: What skills do dogs need before we get going on BAT? Trauma and attachment informed practices and skills

  • Day 2

    9:30 am
    Doors Open!

    10:00 am - 11:00 am
    BAT Set-Ups: This is the juicy part of the seminar, BAT set-ups are what make the most change. Grisha will share lots of video here.

    11:00 am - 11:10 am
    Break

    11:10 am - 12:30 pm
    BAT Set-Ups: Demonstration on how to do BAT set-ups. The plan is to have at least one demo dog, possibly two, depending on the space and the dog.

    12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
    Lunch (BYO)

    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    Variations & Applications: Other ways to do BAT

    3:00 pm - 3:10 pm
    Break

    3:10 pm - 4:00 pm
    Final Ideas and Take-Home Advice: How can you bring this home to the dogs in your care?

FAQs

  • Can I bring my dog?

    No, sorry as there will be demonstration dogs present.

  • What do I need to bring?

    *Snacks for the snack potluck. Aim for things that aren't too crumbly. Lunch is also bring your own, or you can eat out at one of the nearby restaurants.

    *Comfortable chair & cushion.

    *Dress in Layers. The barn is not heated and the demonstration may be in the agility barn or outside.

    *Leash and clicker (if you have one). A 6 foot leash will do, but we will also be practicing with 15 footers. We'll also have some leashes available to purchase.

    *Clothing that allows you to move, as we will be doing some moving around (If you're mobility challenged we will adjust accordingly.)

  • Will there be leashes for sale?

    Yes! We will have a selection of leashes, plus Grisha's books and merch for sale. We accept cards, cash or PayPal.

  • Is there a group discount?

    Yes! If you wish to book four (4) or more tickets, we have a group discount of 10%. You can bulk purchase below.

Spend the weekend learning with Grisha Stewart

Founder of Empowered Animals, LLC

Grisha Stewart MA, CPDT-KA, KPACTP

I'm a collaborative dog trainer, author, international presenter, singer-songwriter, and keynote speaker, best known in the dog world for developing BAT (Behavior Adjustment Training). I've been helping people and dogs professionally since 2003. My work is directed at wholehearted living for all beings. For over 20 years, I've been coaching people to help dogs with a history of aggression, frustration, or fear as well as puppies. My other favorite species is humans.

My Behavior Adjustment Training (see Blue BAT book and BAT Foundations course) is used worldwide to help dogs gain confidence and social skills. Well over 200,000 people have learned about BAT so far.

As an outgoing introvert, I refresh my batteries by singing, expressing grief in community, and savoring life with my husband (Tom), Labrador (Joey), cat (Garbanzo aka "Adventure Kitty" and "Baby Panther"), and Little Brown Dog (Zuki). My pronouns are she/her and 'they' is also fine. Some identities I carry are middle age, raised in poverty and now of middle class, queer (pansexual), and neurodivergent, US citizen, European ancestry, widow, sister, aunt, wife, step-mom, cat mom, and (of course!) dog mom.

My non-dog passion projects are community building, songwriting, and woodturning.

I'm fascinated by animal behavior (including humans), somatic awareness, spirituality, and psychology.

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