Application - Round One

Dates: Aug 28-30, 2026
Location: Harvard, MA
Cost: $2,650
Cohort: 12 max

Why don't we ask about your dog yet?

This workshop is focused on teaching people how to do this work well: how to understand the skills dogs need, help dogs develop those skills, and support safe, successful off-leash experiences. We're selecting the human students first based on their experience, readiness, and fit for the workshop, without letting dog suitability cloud that decision. After participants are selected, we'll talk with each person about any dog(s) they may have available and determine whether that dog(s) is a good fit. Dogs will be available for participants who do not have a suitable dog to bring.

Your application 0 of 10 required answers

Section 1

Full name *

Pronouns

Email address *

Where will you be traveling from? *

Section 3

Can you physically hike 2+ miles over uneven terrain, and be on your feet working dogs, daily, for three days in a row? *

Yes, without concern Yes, with some accommodations I'm not sure - let's talk No

We'll face some weather - heat, cold mornings, possibly storms - on top of three active days. What would you need to make that workable for you?

Any other physical or accessibility accommodations we should know about?

Section 4

What barriers are you currently experiencing to providing off-leash time to your own dog(s), or your clients' dogs? *

What do you intend to do with the information, awareness, and skills you gain at the summit? *

Example: "I plan to start a Forrest School chapter in my area," or "I plan to guide my clients better on their off-leash journeys," or "I plan to finally get my own dog off-leash."

If you had to pick one thing to take away from the summit, what would it be? *

What would it mean to you to participate in the summit? *

By submitting this application, you agree that if you're accepted, you will pay the $2,650 program fee in full within 48 hours after we send your acceptance email. The fee is non-refundable unless we're able to fill your spot from the waiting list, in which case we'll refund your payment minus any processing fees.