Outdoor Adventures
Class Description: Real-World Training Challenges
You are a dedicated pet owner who has worked hard and invested many hours in training. Your dog is really great at following commands like sit, down, stay, and come when called - until you leave the classroom. Do you have Dr. Jekyll in class but Mr. Hyde in the parking lot? You are not alone.
In this class (held outdoors from May–October), we bridge the gap between training and real life. We meet at various dog-friendly public places in the community and practice skills like loose-leash walking, come when called, leave it, and more. Your dog will learn how to behave when there are tempting distractions and in new surroundings, and you’ll learn how to ask for focus and attention even when there’s lots of other things to focus on.
This class will meet at six community locations in South County.
How this class will benefit you at home:
Your dog will learn how to cooperate and focus on you no matter what else is going on
You’ll go home with practical short homework lessons that encourage your dog to generalize his training even when there are distractions.
Who is this class for?
Dogs of all breeds, one year old and older at the start of class. Dogs should have previously taken and completed basic training.
What prerequisites does this class have?
All dogs must be current on vaccinations before the first class. Please bring your current documentation of your dog’s vaccination records to the first class.