What does it cover?
Cost: $240
Length: 6 weeks
Suitable for: All ages
Max. dogs: 8 dogs/handlers
With cross training in mind, this class will teach you - the handler/trainer - how to:
- Motivate your dog
- Identify and modify your dog's emotional states
- Effectively utilize a multiple marker system
- Shape and lure behaviours
- Create windows of opportunity and contextual calmness/arousal
- And much more -
Your dog will learn how to:
- Move their body efficiently (pivots, front and rear targets, 4 reinforcement zones)
- Practice contextual calmness and impulse control
- Engage with you amidst distractions
- Come when called, go to a bed etc.
- Chin rests and prolonged hand targets, etc.
- And much more
Each week we have broad 'themes' that will lend itself to the various sport classes later on. Week six, for example, teaches dogs how to problem solve, offer a focused response, and search independently - all valuable skills for scent work! While week one is more about controlled movement and basic-> advanced luring concepts, all things that will help your dog in agility, obedience/rally and mock protection.