Instructor: Emily Garland This class is for Foundation Fun 101 and/or Focus and Control graduates. This class is suitable for both handlers looking to pursue agility or other dog sports, or owners who simply want better connection and control between them and their dog.
In this class, we look at 5 main areas: Focus, Connection, Self-Control, Body Awareness and Reward Structures.
You do not need any specific equipment or skills for this class.
Things we’ll be working on include:
- Stays
- Releases
- Recalls
- Focus Under Excitement
- Forward Focus
- Target Training for Beginner Obstacle Focus
- Beginning Handling
- Working with distraction near-by (food/person/dog)
- Body awareness
- Rear End Awareness
Please note that you will need to bring a crate (preferred) or station with you to class. Your dog will be spending their down-time in their crate as part of their control games. Dogs MUST be comfortable in a crate or have a strong understanding of place/station prior to their first class.
Please note this class is offered at The Playground, a few minutes East of the City
Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Monday September 9, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. | Lesson 1 |
| Monday September 16, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. | Lesson 2 |
| Monday September 30, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. | Lesson 3 |
| Monday October 7, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. | Lesson 4 |
| Monday October 21, 2024 | 7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. | Lesson 5 |