Does your dog love to jump on people when they come over or when out on a walk?  Is counter surfing or begging at the dinner table a problem?

Items covered in this Bootcamp: How to train your dog to greet people and dogs properly, exercise and enrichment ideas, how to prevent your dog from pestering people when they come to visit you, and counter surfing or begging at the dinner table.

Who is this bootcamp for: People and dog friendly dogs,  great for those practicing for the Canine Good Citizen test.  Dogs of all ages welcome!

Have you attended Proper Greetings and Four on the floor?  Still need more practice?  Join us for Part 2 and master the skills offered in this Bootcamp! 

Does your dog love to jump on people when they come over or when out on a walk?  Is counter surfing or begging at the dinner table a problem?

Items covered in this Bootcamp: How to train your dog to greet people and dogs properly, exercise and enrichment ideas, how to prevent your dog from pestering people when they come to visit you, and counter surfing or begging at the dinner table.

Who is this bootcamp for: People and dog friendly dogs,  great for those practicing for the Canine Good Citizen test.  Dogs of all ages welcome!

Items we will cover:
– Building value for a recall (both verbal and using a whistle)
– Verbal recall cues vs whistle cues
– Rules of Whistle recalls
– Whistle recall practice sessions – away from distractions
– Whistle recall games
– Teaching your dog a recall finish

Pre-requisites:
– Your dog should be comfortable in a class environment (this should not be their first class they take).
– No choke, prong or e-collars. If your dog pulls excessively, they must have a harness to prevent harm to neck area.
– There will be a lot of movement of dogs and people, if your dog is reactive please consider taking the Confident Canine class first.

Walking Boot Camp is the perfect solution for people who are short on time but long on uncontrollable dog! This class will meet two weeks, for two hours each week, to provide you and your dog the opportunity to work on polite leash walking both in the classroom and out in the real world.

Going for walks with your dog can either be really fun or really stressful, depending on how well your dog walks on leash. If you are struggling to get your dog under control on your strolls, then this bootcamp-style class is just for you! This class will meet for two hours each week for two weeks, providing you more in-depth opportunities to learn how to teach your dog to walk politely on leash without a month-long class commitment. Come prepared to work hard and leave with tools, tips, and training tricks to help your dog become an enjoyable walking partner!

Requirements: Dog must be at least six months old

Plate note: This class meets 2 hours per night for only 2 weeks, for a total of 4 hours.

Do you dread walking your dog because your dog pulls you down the street?  Do your arms and shoulders hurt after walking your canine companion?  Let’s change this!  This two-week workshop will improve your skills so that there will be more walks, more exercise (for you and your dog!), and more mental and physical enrichment.  Unleash the potential for a better bond with your canine companion!

Bring to class:  leash (non-retractable) and  high value treats