Dog Training

LEVEL 1

This course will introduce the basic commands (sit, down, come, and the name game), off command, confinement/crate training, and loose leash training. Requirements to move to Level 2: Attend at least four level 1 classes AND be able to walk loosely on leash, sit and down on command with little to no lure needed, stay in sit and down for 10 seconds, enter and exit crate/confinement area upon command, and “come” on long line.

LEVEL 2

This course focuses on challenging and strengthening your dog’s basic commands and loose leash walking by adding in mild distractions. We will work on Sit and Down stays by adding duration, distance from handler, and mild distractions. We will add commands “leave it,” “drop it,” and “place.” In addition to this, we will continue to strengthen impulse control through different activities. Requirements to move to level 3: Attend all 6 Level 2 sessions AND be able to walk loosely on leash with mild distractions, sit and down on command with either just a hand gesture or verbal cue (no lure needed), stay in Sit and Down for 20 seconds with distance and mild distractions, go to Place on cue, have an understanding of Leave it and Drop it, enter and exit crate/confinement area upon command, and Come with mild distractions.

LEVEL 3

This course focuses on advanced training by implementing high levels of distraction and increased distance and durations of Sit, Down, and Place stays. We will add heel work with auto-sits and turns. Off leash Come with distractions will be worked on and we will continue to work on challenging and advancing the Leave it and Drop it commands. Requirements to successfully achieve level 3: Attend all 6 Level 3 sessions AND be able to heel with auto-sits and turns, stay in Sit, Down, and Place for 1 minute with distractions, walk loosely on leash with distractions, Come off leash with distractions, and be able to Leave it and Drop it on command.