On The Trail was born in 2002, when I realized that my "corporate" life wasn't satisfying me on any important levels, other than the financial one. What started as a small group of friends dabbling in search and rescue tracking soon grew into a flourishing organization, teaching tracking and agility classes all over Alberta.

After a year the Leadership Development branch of our business took flight, resulting in a whole new paradigm in team building and leadership development work, using the dynamics that show up between animals and humans.

In all our work – including the tracking and agility - we look first at this dynamic and where the lessons for us are; then, always respecting the integrity of the dogs, we work towards insight and learning. It's the best job in the world for me and a unique opportunity for you to realize just how much we are connected to our animals.

▶ Listen to this 30 min. interview at BlogTalk Radio with Frans Baars.
Hosted by Keri Davis and Frank Ferrante in "Pets"

• Agility Classes: Saturdays in Canmore - next round starts May 12, 2012| Beginners 3:00PM | Advanced 4:00PM | Register Online
• Tracking Classes - ongoing: Saturdays in Canmore - 10:30AM | Sundays in Calgary - 11:00AM | Register Online
• Private Consultations: Book a session with Frans and find out what your dog will benefit from. | Register Online
• Corporate Leadership: Learn about what Search and Rescue Dogs can do for your Team! Inquire today.

In Support of the Bow Valley SPCA: Our mission is to provide our community with a No-Kill, No-Cage Adoption Centre to shelter and care for stray or abandoned dogs and cats in the Bow Valley, and to promote humane attitudes and responsible pet companionship through educational programs.