Training Academy: Classes

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

INTERMEDIATE – eight weeks

This class is quite comprehensive in that it not only trains the dog for more exacting exercises; it trains you to become a good handler.

We assume that you know the method of training & now you have a chance to apply that technique. You will shape the exercises, breaking them down into small increments until you get the desired results.

What makes for a well trained dog; “A good handler”?

Some of the exercises:

• Heel position & attention.
• Off Leash Heeling.
• Heeling starts, Heeling – slow, normal & fast.
• Automatic sits, Moving left U turns, Right about turns.
• Stationary Left, Right & About turns.
• Moving Left turns, Right turns. Random Sits & Downs.
• Formal & Informal Comefore.
• Fronts & Finishes (both ways).
• Figure of Eight. Sit & Stand for Examination.
• Sit Stay & Down Stay with distractions; building time up to 3 minute sits & 5 minute downs.
• Recall & Drop on Recall.
• All Signals.
• Zigzag, Spirals, Circle Right & Left & various heeling drills.

WHY: After this class you will be prepared for the Novice level of competition where the dog can earn his Companion Dog title (CD).

Not interested in competition? Can you imagine how well your pet would be trained for everyday lifestyles & interactions with you, your friends & family; regardless of what you want the training to accomplish.

There is nothing prouder to own than a well trained dog!