In this comprehensive outdoor life skills class, we will focus on building your dog's confidence and resilience through a variety of essential skills.

 

Over the course of 5 weeks, we will work on:

• Confidence Building: Techniques to help your dog feel secure and confident in different environments.

• Disengagement: Teaching your dog to disengage from distractions, whether they are fun or scary, and focus on you.

• Recall: Strengthening your dog's ability to come when called, even in challenging situations.

• Loose Leash Walking: Developing polite walking manners so that your dog can enjoy relaxed and enjoyable walks without pulling.

• Recognizing Signs of Stress: Learning to identify and understand the signs of stress in your dog, allowing you to respond appropriately and supportively.

• Meeting Individual Needs: Using the L.E.G.S. (Learning, Environment, Genetics, and Self) ethological approach, we will tailor the training to meet your dog's unique needs and personality, ensuring a well-rounded and happy dog.

 

This class is designed to provide you with the tools and knowledge to address your dog's specific needs and enhance your bond, creating a harmonious and fulfilling life-long relationship.

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Next Class:

Thursday Aug 8th @ 5:45pm (Aug 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 5)

Outdoors, Riverview Hospital, Coquitlam

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Class Details:

This class runs for 5 weeks

Each class is one hour long

Everyone will receive access to an online orientation as well as resources and homework in an easy to use online course platform.

Dogs must be 5 months old or older to attend

2 handlers max per dog. Children under 10 are encouraged to stay home unless another adult is present to supervise them

There will be 2 trainers on hand to coach you and answer any questions

Maximum 6 dogs per class with 2 trainers. Maximum 4 dogs per class with 1 trainer.​

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Price:

$225 plus GST

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Please note:

There are no washrooms on site

Dogs unable to cope with the class setting may need to transfer to private sessions. We will discuss this further if this is the case

These classes may not be suitable for reactive or fearful dogs. Check out our community reactive classes to work specifically on focus and calmness around other dogs or reach out if you have any questions or concerns.