Instructor: Emily Garland This class is for Foundation Fun 101, Puppy Play to Learn 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
- Toy Play
- Focus Under Excitement
- Forward Focus
- Target Training for Beginner Obstacle Focus
- 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 foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday January 20, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Lesson 1 |
| Saturday January 27, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Lesson 2 |
| Saturday February 3, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Lesson 3 |
| Saturday February 10, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Lesson 4 |
| Saturday February 17, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Lesson 5 |