Monthly dog owner workshops from Follow My Lead in Brooksville, FL. First up: Understanding Dog Body Language & Preventing Problems, Saturday, Sept 12. In-person or Zoom, $20.

A different topic each month, chosen by the people who show up. Sign up for the next one before you leave — no need to wait on another announcement.

September — Body Language & Preventing Problems

Most conflicts — dog-to-dog and dog-to-human — are preceded by warning signs that go unnoticed until it's too late to act on them. This session is about catching those signs early.

• Recognizing stress, fear, and discomfort before they escalate

• Telling appropriate play apart from a situation turning

• What excitement looks like versus what arousal looks like

• The subtle signals dogs give before a bite, fight, or shutdown

$20 covers the session and, if you're joining in person, coffee and brunch. Let us know your format preference — we'll confirm which one is running by Sept 5 as an in person format would require minimum participation requirements.