Warner Brook Training Center

08/05/2025

We have a few spots left in BEYOND Basic Manners. Contact Lesli Wilcox Hyland for details and questions. We offer a beautiful, safe space with a highly qualified instructor. We will help you prepare for competition classed or to have the best pet possible.

07/22/2025

Scenes from a summer scent work class. Bailey the Cocker is our class poser! She and Corgi Dillon love the camera. I absolutely adore all these dogs and handlers. One of the most rewarding things is watching the friendships form in these groups. So looking forward to watching them all grow together.

And for everyone I wasn’t able to get a good picture of, we’ll be scheduling a time later this summer just for that purpose. Stay tuned! Kristie Adams

07/13/2025

Congratulations to all our Warner Brook students who competed this weekend! I know I’ll miss some, so please share photos in the comments! We had some great successes, great lessons and great memories! I’m SO proud of everyone. Looking forward to hearing about your weekend! Patricia McWilliams Mary Josephine Karen Bishop Kathy Fretz Carol Penwarden Patti Richards Dana Dean Heidi Henderson Buffy Bell

Dock Divers chime in, too!

07/05/2025

Tons of fun with our friend Karen Holden and her litter of Aussies today! The Vt. Lakes & Streams crew is fun, fearless and correct with dispositions to match.

These pups show potential in many venues and there may be some limited availability ! Kristie Adams

07/04/2025

Happy Independence Day from the pups at Warner Brook! Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday. 🇺🇸

Kristie Adams

06/27/2025

This is so true, and such a lovely sentiment. I hope that anyone who trains with us always feels supported. We’ve all been there - and sometimes we’re STILL there!
We want to be the reason you start AND the reason you stay. Kristie Adams

06/10/2025

Congratulations to everyone in the level 2 SW class! I’m so pleased with the skills you’ve developed, but more importantly, the connections you’ve made with your dogs and each other. From day one at Warner Brook, safety and a supportive culture have been top priorities and you’ve all nailed it! Looking forward to seeing you back for the next session.Kristie Adamss

06/08/2025

Beginner Scent Work class starting in early July! Thursday nights 5:30-6:30 for six weeks You’ll learn how to reignite your dog’s hunting instinct, how to introduce target odor and how to set meaningful hides for successful finds. There’s no pressure to compete, but if you choose to do so, you will be in an incredibly fun, supportive environment! PM with questions or to register. Classes are limited to six teams and will fill very quickly. Kristie Adams

06/08/2025

It is my hope that everyone who spends time at Warner Brook feels this.

At APDT International, our work is guided by a deep respect—for dogs, for people, and for the bond they share. We believe that every being deserves to be treated with kindness, dignity, and understanding. This Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a welcoming, inclusive community where all individuals—regardless of identity—feel seen, supported, and valued. Because just as we advocate for humane, respectful treatment of dogs, we stand for a world where compassion and connection guide how we treat one another.

06/08/2025

Another AKC Scent Work trial is in the books. As always, a huge thank you to the judges and volunteers who make this happen. Mother Nature (and running two dogs) interfered with my picture taking, but I got a few. SUPER proud of my Warner Brook students! Also very happy with Filli’s performance. She finished her SEN and SIN titles. She was also the demo dog for Adv Buried with Jessie handling her - something she wouldn’t have been confident enough to do a year ago. Stevie earned her SEN and Adv. HIT Congratulations to everyone who had fun with their dog today! Kristie Adams

06/08/2025

🚨Found Dog 🚨

Date Found: 6.3.25
Location Found: Porter Place in Rutland
Age: Adult
S*x: Male
Fixed: No
Microchipped: No
Collars/Tags: Blue and white collar
Color: Black and White
Distinguishing Markings: White butterfly-like shape on chest
Stray Hold End Date: 6.8.25
If you believe this is your pup, please call RCHS at 802-483-6700.

Please share to help us reunite this pup with his family!

02/08/2025

SAFETY ALERT: As temperatures moderate and we get more precipitation, our dog walking/hiking needs made change. Below are some basic safety tips.

If you need traction, consider something like Yaktrax (coiled) which are less likely to puncture the dog’s foot in case of a misstep.
If you have a competition Obedience dog, train a cue for “in front” or “with me”, but NOT heel. Because these dogs are so heavily rewarded for that close, beautiful heel position, it may take time to condition them to move away from you (and reduce the risk of being spiked).
Dog booties may help, but remember that they need to be conditioned prior to use.
Consider a head halter if you have a strong and/or impulsive dog. That added control of the front end may keep you on your feet should the dog bolt.
Always check your dog’s paws after hikes/walks. Look for foreign bodies, redness, inflammation, bleeding or any other unusual conditions.
Keep a basic first aid kit in your pack and consult your veterinarian with concerns. (NOT Facebook or someone who stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night)!