GRC Dog Sports
&
Play w/ Jay Jack

A Two-Day Workshop with Jay Jack

Hosted by Opportunity Barks
January 2-3, 2026 | Quakertown, PA

At Opportunity Barks, we care about what works—biologically, relationally, and under pressure. That’s why we’re bringing Jay Jack back to the OPB community.

Jay teaches “play” as an operating system. Drive. Control. Communication. He’ll also open the door to GRC Dog Sports so you can begin learning and applying these techniques with your own dog, which will firm up impulse control and create natural outlets for fulfillment.

Whether you’re a trainer, a behavior pro, or a dog person looking to level up, this workshop is designed to challenge old assumptions and give you something new to work with. And if you’re in rescue or working with the big-feeling dogs…the pitties, staffies, terriers, GRC can be a game changer for fulfillment and impulse control.

What This Workshop Will Do for You

Truth backed by biology.
You’ll see how drive, play, pressure, and fulfillment shape behavior long before any cue matters.

Candid conversations.
Jay will challenge how you see dogs and how you communicate under pressure.

Real-world application that sticks.
You’ll leave understanding not just what to do, but why it works—and something you can start playing with immediately.

Workshop Details

Dates: January 2-3, 2026
Location: Opportunity Barks Farm
Format: 2-day immersive, hands-on learning experience featuring working dog spots and auditor spots.
Included: Coffee and light bites in the morning. Pack your own Lunch.

Play + An Introduction to GRC Dog Sports

Play isn’t a reward or a distraction; it’s an operating system. Learn how to leverage this.

This workshop shows you how real, biological play becomes the foundation for clarity, trust, and behavior that actually works in the real world. You’ll learn how to use play to build relationships, increase focus, and help dogs navigate pressure, excitement, frustration, and choice.

We’ll introduce the core principles of GRC Dog Sports (Gameness, Relationship, Control) and show how these concepts shape everything from everyday life to high-level training. This is where obedience stops being a list of positions and becomes a conversation your dog actually wants to have with you.

Perfect for all dog temperaments.
Perfect if you want to understand the dog in front of you at a biological level.
Perfect for pitties, staffies, terriers, and anything the rescue ever called “a lab mix”.

You’ll learn:
• How to use play to create genuine engagement and trust
• How to build drive without tipping into chaos
• How to channel frustration into clarity
• How to blend obedience and play so your dog understands you under pressure
• How the pillars of GRC shape behavior, fulfillment, and partnership

Whether your dog is nervous, over-the-top, or somewhere in between, this workshop gives you the tools to grow their confidence, deepen your communication, and build a relationship rooted in partnership, not micromanagement.

Register

• Handler-Dog = Work Your Dog the Clinic (dog must be able to crate): $500

• Auditing = This is a non-working spot, come observe, learn, and immerse: $500