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Working Dog Foundations 2

Second class in the Working Dog Foundations series.

Description

This is the last class in the Working Dog Foundations two-part series.  Advancing our skills, games, focus, bond, and communication for a successful working dog.  This class is highly recommended for anyone training a working dog - therapy, service, or detection.  

Skills Covered:

  • Impulse control
  • Back feet target
  • Reinforcement zone
  • More Recall games 
  • Tuck sit / rock back sit
  • Body awareness courses
  • Pivoting
  • Mat / place
  • crate to work / work to crate
  • Toy play and tug advanced 
  • Crating - extended

Prerequisites

Age of Dog:  6 months and older

Prerequisites:  Working Dog Foundations 1 or instructor approval

What to bring

  • 100 small, super exciting treats for your dog.  
  • 4 to a 6-foot leash (no retractable leashes)
  • Flat collar or harness (no prong, pinch, electric, or choke collars)
  • A squeaky toy if you have one.  A toy with a short rope also works well.  
  • We recommend a treat pouch.

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