Skills Beyond the Backyard
This four week class focuses on real world skills that allow dogs to move through busy environments with confidence. Instead of repeating foundation work, we will apply skills in real life settings using the same progression used in a board and train program.
Topics include loose leash walking in distracting spaces, polite greetings, navigating people and obstacles, and building reliability without pressure. This class is about functional skills, thoughtful handling, and helping dogs succeed outside controlled training environments.
What We Will Cover
- Loose leash walking and purposeful movement in busy environments
- Polite greetings without pulling, rushing, or crowding
- Navigating people, dogs, and obstacles in real world spaces
- Proofing skills without flooding or force
- Real life decision making in changing environments
Weekly Breakdown
- Week 1: Real World Foundations and Expectations
- Week 2: Movement, Manners, and Busy Spaces
- Week 3: Proofing Without Pressure
- Week 4: Real Life Application and Decision Making
Working teams receive weekly video review and feedback. Each working team may submit up to five minutes of video per week.
What This Class Is Not
This is not a foundation obedience class.
This is not a sit, down, stay, or heel class.
This class does not rely on pressure, correction, or flooding dogs with distractions.
This class focuses on functional skills, thoughtful handling, and helping dogs succeed in real world environments.
This is not a foundation obedience class.
This is not a sit, down, stay, or heel class.
This class does not rely on pressure, correction, or flooding dogs with distractions.
This class focuses on functional skills, thoughtful handling, and helping dogs succeed in real world environments.
Is This Class Right for You?
This class is a good fit if you want to take your dog into real world environments and need skills that actually work outside of controlled training spaces.
This class may not be the right fit if your dog is currently unable to function around any distractions or is not yet comfortable leaving familiar environments.
Questions are always welcome before registering.
This class is a good fit if you want to take your dog into real world environments and need skills that actually work outside of controlled training spaces.
This class may not be the right fit if your dog is currently unable to function around any distractions or is not yet comfortable leaving familiar environments.
Questions are always welcome before registering.