Using novel equipment and other obstacles, build confidence and have fun with your diminutive dog while solidifying your training skills. Learn how to spice up your training routine with your little friends! Graduates of Small Dog 1 or Companion Dog 1 and dog-friendly dogs only. For small-breed dogs 30 pounds and under, please. This class is the equivalent of Companion Dog 2 but designed for our smaller K9 companions.
Should I grab that sandwich? Should I chase that squirrel? Change how your dog thinks about and processes distractions with a series of games that teach impulse control and focus. If you've ever wished for an automatic leave-it, heard that your dog "needs a job," or discovered that bikes are more compelling than recall, this class can help. For graduates of Companion Dog 2 or higher. Dog-friendly and people-friendly dogs only, please.
Paws up on your guest/neighbor/parent/child AGAIN?? Your dog isn't being "bad" – and we can teach him how to do better. Join us for Jumpers as we explore how to achieve a reliable "four on the floor." We'll explore the reasons dogs jump up (spoiler: it's not always joyful exuberance) and ways the behavior can be managed and modified. Together we'll practice strategies for teaching your dog to greet people politely in your home and out on walks, and understand when your dog might not be ready to greet. For graduates of Companion Dog 1 or Small Dog 1, or pass a placement test.
When you call your dog does he go the other way? Pretend he doesn't hear you? Does he pull at the end of the leash constantly? Or is he selective, sometimes responding to your cues and sometimes not? Learn how to make recall and loose-leash walking something your dog reliably wants to do! This 3-week class focuses on recall practice, methods for walking your dog without pain, and discovering the rewards and fun that are possible with both.
Teaching your dog tricks is a great way to strengthen your relationship with your dog and build their focus on you - and it's great fun, too! In this class you will learn an array of tricks through luring and shaping.
Keep your dog fit for life! Whether your dog is involved in canine sports, lives an extreme lifestyle, or needs conditioning to stay fit and strong as he ages, this is the class for you. Strength and flexibility exercises are also great foul-weather exercises that work mind and body. A tired, fit dog is a good dog! Your instructor, a Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach, brings 30 years of group class and personal training expertise with humans to the canine world. This course will focus on building balance, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. Prerequisites: Graduates of Companion Dog 1, instructor approval or equivalent experience. Your dog should have some experience with luring, shaping, and cueing techniques.
