Teach your dog to recognize and alert you to snakes of all kinds.

Our Keeping Dogs Safe program is releasing our 5 day Snake Avoidance Skills Challenge to celebrate the release of 23 Indigo snakes in Florida to help control invasive species and other venimous snakes.

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Snake Avoidance Skills Challenge

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It’s In The Yard

Goal: Train your dog to retreat to the house when they detect snake scent near the door.

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Drunkard’s Walk

Goal: Teach a “look and leave” response to random distractions, mimicking snake encounters.

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Escape Plan

Goal: Teach your dog to run from snake scent by following your lead.

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Spot the Snake: Skip the Strike

Purpose: Teach your dog to visually spot a fake snake, look to you for guidance, and back away—reinforcing avoidance without engagement.

Protect Your Dog and Support Florida’s Ecosystem

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) - Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Eastern indigo snakes, bred in Eustis, Lake County, are Florida’s native heroes, released to restore their population and help control invasive snakes like Burmese pythons. But they need space to thrive—without interference from curious dogs. That’s where we come in!

Structured Game Training

With Brain Bones and Behavior’s Snake Avoidance Without Shock program, your dog can learn to steer clear of indigo snakes using humane, play-based training methods. No shock collars, no fear—just fun, effective learning that keeps your dog safe and supports conservation.

Why Choose Our Training?

Humane & Shock-Free: Based on the bestselling book Snake Avoidance Without Shock, our methods use positive reinforcement and engaging games to teach avoidance naturally.
Proven Results: Dogs learn to recognize and avoid indigo snakes through scent-based drills and reward-driven exercises, ensuring lasting habits without stress.
Eco-Friendly: By training your dog to avoid indigos, you’re helping these threatened snakes do their job—controlling invasive species and restoring Florida’s ecosystems.
Tailored to You: Suitable for all breeds and ages, our program adapts to your dog’s personality, whether they’re a curious pup or a seasoned explorer.

Meet Our Canine Experts

Jamie Robinson

Hi, I’m Jamie Robinson, a dog trainer with 50 years of experience working with dogs, cats, parrots, horses, and humans! My GameCraft Philosophy blends Canine Game Theory and play for all species. Follow @GameCraftJamie
on X for tips!

Brynda: the puppy mentor

Canine Comedian who keeps pups laughing, Mother to Multitudes raising fearless litters, Brynda stops fights with one epic LOOK. Brynda helped develop all these games—get it now!

Micah: the grumpy uncle

Training Assistant and Fun Police, Micah dances in canine freestyle but grumps when I ignore his sugar alerts. My former service dog plays all these games like a champion—get it now!

Teach your dog to recognize and alert you to snakes of all kinds.

Years of Proof

Games to Teach

Dog Approved

Get your free preview now and join the #GameCraftLearning community!

Snake Avoidance Skills Challenge

play_game("environment_observation")

It’s In The Yard

play_game("navigate_the_gauntlet")

Drunkard’s Walk

play_game("redirect_on_error")

Escape Plan

play_game("look_and_run")

Spot the Snake: Skip the Strike

Protect Your Dog and Support Florida’s Ecosystem

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) - Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Structured Game Training

Why Choose Our Training?

Meet Our Canine Experts

Jamie Robinson

Hi, I’m Jamie Robinson, a dog trainer with 50 years of experience working with dogs, cats, parrots, horses, and humans! My GameCraft Philosophy blends Canine Game Theory and play for all species. Follow @GameCraftJamie
on X for tips!

Brynda: the puppy mentor

Canine Comedian who keeps pups laughing, Mother to Multitudes raising fearless litters, Brynda stops fights with one epic LOOK. Brynda helped develop all these games—get it now!

Micah: the grumpy uncle

Training Assistant and Fun Police, Micah dances in canine freestyle but grumps when I ignore his sugar alerts. My former service dog plays all these games like a champion—get it now!

Chesovy: the toy shaker

Service dog extraordinary, master of the toy-holding focus, cancer detecting pro. Stars in the Taster Pack - get it now!

Enter your email for your free Snake Avoidance Skills Challenge Pack!

Sign Up for the Game Craft App Waitlist! Start date is July 1st

Teach your dog to recognize and alert you to snakes of all kinds.

Years of Proof

Games to Teach

Dog Approved

Get your free preview now and join the #GameCraftLearning community!

Snake Avoidance Skills Challenge

play_game("environment_observation")

It’s In The Yard

play_game("navigate_the_gauntlet")

Drunkard’s Walk

play_game("redirect_on_error")

Escape Plan

play_game("look_and_run")

Spot the Snake: Skip the Strike

Protect Your Dog and Support Florida’s Ecosystem

Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation (OCIC) - Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Structured Game Training

Why Choose Our Training?

Meet Our Canine Experts

Jamie Robinson

Hi, I’m Jamie Robinson, a dog trainer with 50 years of experience working with dogs, cats, parrots, horses, and humans! My GameCraft Philosophy blends Canine Game Theory and play for all species. Follow @GameCraftJamie on X for tips!

Brynda: the puppy mentor

Canine Comedian who keeps pups laughing, Mother to Multitudes raising fearless litters, Brynda stops fights with one epic LOOK. Brynda helped develop all these games—get it now!

Micah: the grumpy uncle

Training Assistant and Fun Police, Micah dances in canine freestyle but grumps when I ignore his sugar alerts. My former service dog plays all these games like a champion—get it now!

Chesovy: the toy shaker

Service dog extraordinary, master of the toy-holding focus, cancer detecting pro. Stars in the Taster Pack - get it now!

Enter your email for your free Snake Avoidance Skills Challenge Pack!

Sign Up for the Game Craft App Waitlist! Start date is July 1st

Hi, I’m Jamie Robinson, a dog trainer with 50 years of experience working with dogs, cats, parrots, horses, and humans! My GameCraft Philosophy blends Canine Game Theory and play for all species. Follow @GameCraftJamie
on X for tips!