Obedience training

This program is a basic starters/ foundation course. A strong foundation of fundamentals is extremely important for day to day life as well as a base for more advanced training. This course will include:

• Basic commands
-Sit
-Down
-Stay
• Impulse control
•Place
•Personal space/ boundaries
•Beginners recall
•Leash introduction

*For new puppy owners add on a puppy crash course!

Recall

Recall. Recall. Recall. If your end goal is to have a responsive and focused K9 off leash this is a must have command. I will spend time with both you and your dog establishing and building a fun yet respectful bond. Patience and trust is needed in this course so let’s work together!

•Bond building activities
•basic recall, short to long distances
•Recall drills

Heel / placement work

This programs end goal will be a combination of a few different skills leading to one desired command in the end, heel or special placement positions.

•Leash work and basic leash pressure
•Reading body language
•Focus command
•Release command
•Switching placement positions
•Heel
•Center position heel

Reactivity

Noise distraction, human and dog reactivity. These are all very common issues and stop a lot of owners from bringing their dogs out into public spaces or high traffic environments. By the end of this course you will be able to take your best friend to your favorite lunch spot, errand runs, parks, outdoor or indoor pet friendly events with ease. To accomplish this goal we will practice:

Focus command
Utilizing placement work
Being comfortable in low and high traffic environments
Positive reenforcement