4Winds K9 Trailing Canada

01/15/2026

Hi everyone. Here are the upcoming dates for winter lessons ⬇️⬇️⬇️ in Olds and Calgary Alberta. Please let me know if you will like a spot so I can build an advanced list. Drop your dates here, or contact me privately (see below) https://www.facebook.com/share/1Fh9ArdWTk/

There will be confirmations on the Wednesdays prior to each lesson if weather looks good,. Please don't send payment until the day before your lesson. Gotta love Canadian winters! This system is to make sure we make the most of the nice training days!

Saturdays in Olds: January 24, February 14 and February 21
Sundays in Calgary: January 25, February 15 and February 22
Wednesday February 18 and 25 two lesson spots each day for 'Train with Donna' afternoon, where I will also work my dogs. Locations to be determined.

Please email me to let me know what days you would like to attend. If you don't have my email address, please use the Contact button on the website. A winter lessons FAQ, the waiver and the 2026 calendar listing all key dates are also on this page! https://donnabrinkworthcoaching.ca/k9windseekers-training-2026/

01/14/2026

A dog’s purpose. As a guard dog, the German Shepherd is sable or black and tan and fits into its environment without being seen easily. The border collies white trim lets the shepherd know when it’s coming and going and wear it is. A white nose, white, rough, white paws and white tail help to distinguish it in the dark. Here, Micah and Ben help illustrate the differences. 👏🏻🤭😄

01/14/2026

EARLY LESSON NOTIFICATION! The weather looks good for trailing lessons in Calgary on Saturday, January 17. Lessons start at 1 pm and go to 4 pm. Please go to this page to read the Winter Lessons FAQ for answers to your questions and how to sign up! This is a new process, but we will make it work! Maximum of 6 teams (1 dog per handler please unless class does not fill). I will confirm on Friday if we are a GO and send the meeting location to participants. https://donnabrinkworthcoaching.ca/k9windseekers-training-2026/

01/13/2026

This is a good message for tracking and trailing people too. I feel pretty confident as a tracker and trailing handler with 35 years under my belt. But I’ve realized that this year I just need to take the plunge with Quill in stockdog trials. This is why I host mock tests for people. Those are the days to jump in! In the stockdog world there are so many trial opportunities unlike in tracking but we will change that with trailing! It’s also important to realize people want you to do well, or, they just aren’t watching you 🤣 and we all have good and bad days. Thanks to Jennifer Larivee for this video!

Have you ever walked off the field thinking,“I’m messing up my dog?”If that thought has been sitting in the back of your mind, this video is for you.In this ...

01/13/2026

This is the kind of talk you’ll hear at our trailing meet-ups, coffee breaks and debriefs. We have an amazing group of trainers!

01/12/2026

Here is a great tip I had to share! 🤭🤣

01/12/2026

This really resonates with me and some recent life decisions and choices I’m making! You reach a time in life where your hard work leads to a chance to focus on your passions and you must say yes and take a leap!

01/12/2026

Our August Trailing Camp is BACK! At regular lessons and at the August Trailing Camp we will introduce trailing standards and test levels. Try out the tests at the Camp. Then enter tests this fall! Exciting times ahead! More details will be revealed. For now, set the dates aside! Here is the link to the calendar (dates are subject to change and the calendar will be updated regularly).

Check the calendar!
https://donnabrinkworthcoaching.ca/k9windseekers-training-2026/

01/12/2026

Organizing 2026! The Google Calendar on my website is updated with dates for lessons and weekend clinics. It is a very busy year, so clinics are offered at times when weekly lessons aren't feasible so we all keep progressing. Clinics will have themes and other bonuses! https://donnabrinkworthcoaching.ca/k9windseekers-training-2026/

Check the calendar and watch for the orange lesson notifications that let you know there are lessons happening! Lessons will take place in Olds on Saturdays, and Calgary on Sundays. The lesson notifications will confirm them if the weather looks good! I am adding 'Donna's Dog Training Days" in on some Wednesdays too. I can take two teams for lessons on those days (and you can help me!) IT'S ALL ON THE CALENDAR!

All levels are welcome! Maximum of 6 participants for lessons and clinics. PLEASE do not send me payment ahead of time - pay as you go, so we make sure the lessons are confirmed with good weather and all things aligning!

Watch the next post 👀 for the August Trailing camp, AND introducing trailing tests and a standard trailing system and levels! Regular lesson and clinic participants can start to learn more about it this spring and summer, with tests August to December!

**calendar dates are subject to change, it will be updated regularly