Focus is on assessing current readiness and preparing you to test for AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC). The test will be offered within a month after the last session of the class. Class participants have the option to sign up for testing if ready.
In this class, we will expand on the skills acquired in Mind Your Manners 1 and 2, elevating you and your dog to new levels of mastery. Our focus is on achieving fluency and reliability.
Expect a challenge, but don't worry—you can take this class as many times as you need until you're brimming with confidence. With smaller group sizes in this class, our instructor will help you trouble shoot and boost your skills.
Therapy Dogs carry much needed light and love into our lives when we need them most.
If you think you and your dog are ready to answer that call and have what it takes, consider taking our Therapy Dog Prep class with Beth.
It truly takes a special team. Here are the pre-requisits:
You and your dog must have excellent communication skills with each other without using force.
Your dog should know basic manners and have a very strong "leave it" cue. (This is not a beginners' class. )
It helps if your dog is past the teenage shenanigans or has the wisdom of an "old soul." If your pup is more of a "wild child," a little more time to mature might be needed.
Both you and your dog should like people but be able to remain calm around them.
