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.

Going for walks with your dog can be really fun or stressful, depending on how well your dog walks on a leash. If you struggle to control your dog on your strolls, this boot camp-style class is just for you! This class will meet at a different park for one hour each week for four weeks, providing you with more in-depth opportunities to learn how to teach your dog to walk politely on a leash.  The park schedule with exact meeting locations will be emailed prior to each class.

Requirements: Your dog must be at least six months old

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