• Communication - Setting your dog up for success is key to helping them become a well-behaved and happy pup. In this class you will learn how to set realistic expectations, manage your dog's environment, and communicate cues effectively.  
• Impulse control - Many annoying dog behaviors are related to poor impulse control. In this class, you will learn exercises that can keep Fido safe and help curb unwanted behaviors.
• Loose leash walking - Does your dog pull you through the neighborhood? In this class, you will learn various techniques to have a more enjoyable and controlled walking experience with your dog.
• Targeting - Targeting is a technique used to teach a dog to touch a body part to a designated target. This can be used to teach a wide variety of behaviors, from a paw touch to your hand for a handshake, to sending a dog out to lay down on a target (like their bed), or teaching a dog to follow a target to move into their kennel or go over a jump. It is a great way to teach a dog to focus and follow instructions. This is a foundation behavior that is used to help teach more complex behaviors.
• Recalls - Teaching your dog to reliably come to you off-leash will help keep them safe while allowing them to have more freedom. In this class, we will teach you how to train your dog to come when called, even when there are distractions. Recalls are based on trust and will also help to build a strong bond between you and your dog.
• Manners - In this class, you will learn how to get your
  dog to behave in different real-life scenerios. This class combines parts from all of the previous five classes so you can practice exercises that will help you and your dog pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. We test for the CGC following 3rd grade.

Additionally, you and your dog will practice:

• Attention exercises
• Polite greetings like not jumping up
• House training
• Building confidence and much more!

Our online program includes:

• Private lessons with a CPDT-certified dog trainer
• Training support handouts/homework
• Students submit a 2-3 minute video for each topic for instructional review.   

Enroll in one grade level

6 credits | Expires 12 weeks from date of purchase

In our private lessons, you will learn a remarkable, science-based way to communicate with your dog. In addition to teaching the basics – sit, down, stay, wait, come and heel. You will gain a deeper understanding of dog behavior and how to read your dog's body language. You will acquire the skills to combine the two so you can speak your dog's language. This helps your dog pay attention to you and be willing to learn new behaviors.