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Intermediate Obedience

Our Intermediate Obedience class takes the skills learned in Beginning Obedience to the next level,...Read MoreOur Intermediate Obedience class takes the skills learned in Beginning Obedience to the next level, helping you and your dog build greater reliability, focus, and teamwork in more challenging environments. Using positive reinforcement and clear communication, we strengthen existing behaviors while introducing new exercises that promote precision and confidence. At the end of the course, teams will have the opportunity to practice the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test, applying their skills in a real-world setting and preparing for official certification if desired. This class covers: Positions; improved responsiveness, duration, and smooth transitions. Stay & Wait; Strengthen duration, distractions, and distance to help your dog hold position reliably in real-life scenarios. Loose Leash Walking & Heel; Increase focus and control during walks, adding direction changes, distractions, and longer heeling patterns. Recall; Build an even more dependable recall with higher distractions and farther distances. Impulse Control; Practice calm, thoughtful behavior around exciting stimuli like people, food, and other dogs. Polite Greetings; Reinforce calm, controlled interactions when meeting people. Cooperative Care; Introduce more advanced handling skills for vet and grooming care. Instructor approval required.