Continuing Education
These continuing education classes help you and your dog increase reliability & performance with the behaviors previously learned and introduces new behaviors as the foundation skills for various dog sports.
Proofing-
Continuing education course for Puppy II and Beginning I graduates. This class builds on the foundation behaviors, increasing distractions & distance, to increase reliability & performance.
Lesson plans include:
- Sit & Down - distance & distractions
- Loose Leash Walking- distractions & focus
- Emergency Sits
- Recall - distractions, reliability & distance
- Greetings & controlled interactions with other people & dogs
- Life skills and manners
Skills learned in this class may have students ready to be evaluated for:
AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation
Heeling FUNdamentals -
Heeling Fundamentals for Competitive Obedience or Rally-
Heeling is a complex behavior requiring many different components and skills. Building formal Heeling skills is often seen as boring or difficult for both the dog and handler.
Learn how to build a solid foundation by breaking down the behavior into small manageable pieces.
Your teamwork will improve as your dog gains confidence in each skill.
Heeling does not have to be boring or mechanical-but rather it can be fun and energizing for both partners!