Training Academy: Classes

Grade 1 -- Grade 2 -- Grade 3 -- Intermediate -- Open -- Utility -- Private Behavioural Consultation -- Agility

Grade One – six weeks

We teach the dog that ‘Click’ means a treat is coming. The timing of the click is extremely important! That’s where you come in! In my opinion, the number one most important exercise to teach a dog is ‘Attention or Eye Contact’. A dog that is watching you & focused on you will generally always be obedient.

We teach the dog to ‘Sit’ quickly on one command. To ‘Target’ to your hand, or any object held in your hand. Target to an object on the floor. You will learn ‘Loose Leash Walking’.

We teach ‘Targeting’ to a mat. To ‘Sit’, ‘Stay’ & ‘Down stay’. To ‘Come’ when called. The dog is taught that it is not to run through an open door. Greeting behaviour is to offer a sit, not to jump on you & your guests.

We are teaching you to learn the method of training! Questions are encouraged, as we will try to offer & cover items of interest to good behaviour & management.

*Six weeks does not train a dog. Remember, we are training you. PLEASE consider continuing for the benefit of you & your dog!