Description
This class has been designed specifically to work on Loose Leash Walking and Recall skills. Whether your dog is just learning to walk on a leash, or has already started to pull, this class will teach you necessary techniques to train your pup to walk alongside you, while still allowing your dog to sniff and explore, making your daily walks enjoyable for both you and your dog!
Each class will be 45 minutes long.
SMALL class sizes – There will be a maximum of 5 students
PREREQUISITES:
Open to all, Puppies older than 4 months (and vaccinated to be in a shared space) are welcome.
THIS CLASS IS NOT SUITABLE FOR REACTIVE DOGS.
Please email the instructor if you are not sure what this means or to see if your dog will be considered reactive for this class
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Attention in a Distracting Environment
- Following a Target
- Moving with the Leash
- Sitting By Your Side
- Loose Leash Walking
- Recalls
- Play
- Lots of small, moist, tasty treats. Please note that what you use at home will likely not work very well. With the addition of other dogs you need to bring the best.
- Please keep them in separate containers/bags and NOT mixed together.
- Some suggestions are:
- Steak
- Chicken
- Meatballs
- Cheese
- Freeze dried treats
- Mat (such as a bathmat) for your pup to learn to settle
- Flat collar, martingale or clip harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)
- Two toys that are identical that your dog likes (tug toys, ball on a string – something your dog can tug with)
- 6ft leash (no retractable)
