Foundations of Obedience

This program is designed to establish a harmonious relationship between you and your dog, built on trust, communication, and mutual respect. Using reward based training and positive reinforcement techniques, we'll guide you through the fundamentals of dog training, creating a solid foundation for a lifetime of happy companionship.

What to Expect:

Over the course of 10 engaging sessions, we'll delve into the following key areas:

Basic Commands, Obedience, and Recall: We'll cover essential commands like sit, stay, down, come, and leave it. You'll learn how to effectively communicate these commands to your dog, ensuring reliable responses even in distracting environments. We'll also work on building a rock-solid recall, giving you peace of mind knowing your dog will return to you when called.

Loose-Leash Walking: Say goodbye to frustrating walks filled with pulling and tugging. We'll teach your dog to walk politely by your side, making your outings more enjoyable for both of you.

Polite Greetings: No more jumping or over-excitement when greeting people or other dogs. We'll help your dog develop good manners, ensuring interactions are calm and pleasant.

Strengthening Mental Capacity and Engagement: We'll incorporate engaging activities and games that challenge your dog mentally, promoting focus, problem-solving skills, and a stronger bond between you.

Benefits:

• Enhanced Communication: Learn to understand your dog's body language and effectively communicate your expectations.
• Stronger Bond: Build a deeper connection with your dog based on trust and mutual respect.
• Improved Behavior: Address common behavioral issues like jumping, barking and pulling.
• Increased Confidence: Gain the skills and knowledge to confidently handle your dog in various situations.
• Lifelong Skills: Equip your dog with essential life skills that will benefit them throughout their life.

This program is perfect for:

• Puppies and adolescent dogs.
• Adult dogs new to training.
• Dogs of all breeds and sizes.
• Owners who want to establish a strong foundation of obedience.
• Families seeking to improve their dog's behavior and manners.

Training Methods

Our training approach emphasizes reward-based learning, clear communication, and the development of reliable behaviors that translate into everyday life.

• Building Motivation: Identifying what your dog values most, including food, toys, and play, to encourage enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Building Engagement: Teaching your dog to actively focus on and engage with you, even in distracting environments.
• Luring & Closed-Hand Luring: Using rewards to guide behaviors, then gradually fading prompts to develop independence and reliability.
• Leash Communication: Teaching dogs to understand and respond calmly to leash pressure, promoting cooperation and loose-leash walking.
• Behavior Generalization: Practicing learned skills across different environments and distractions to develop consistency and reliability.