BASIC MANNERS Classes
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ADOLESCENT MANNERS
Course Length: 6 weeks
Cost: $390
Class duration: 50 min
Enrollment limit: 6 students
Did your puppy’s perfect manners disappear when they became a teenager? Does your dog forget you exist when around other dogs or new environments? Whether you have a new young dog or need to refresh your dog’s skills, Adolescent Manners is there to support you and your dog in this phase of their life. Come brush up on your dog’s leash skills, greetings, recall, and stay. Turn distractions into cues to focus on you and convince your dog that hanging out with you is way cooler than with other dogs.
Prerequisite: This class is appropriate for dogs 6 months of age to 2 years. Dogs must be able to safely work around other dogs and people. No excessive barking. See GGDS Classroom Behavior Policy.
Upcoming Sessions:
Saturdays @ 8am (9/7-10/19), no class 9/28
This session has SOLD OUT.
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Rocket Recalls
Course Length: 3 weeks
Cost: $195
Class duration: 50 min
Enrollment limit: 6 students
Come when called is an important life skill for every dog. Your dog’s ability to turn on a dime can be a life saver. Learn how to increase your dog’s motivation and drive to respond when given their cue to come. Teach your dog that “come” is a fun and rewarding command and not a negative one. Learn strategies on how to incrementally increase your dog’s success rate while being safe.
Equipment: 15’-20’ longline and top clipping harness that provides full range of motion (no shoulder restriction) such as Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness and Blue 9 Balance Harness.
Prerequisites: Dogs must be at least 6 months old at the start of class and meet our classroom behavior requirements. See GGDS Classroom Behavior Policy.
Upcoming Session:
TBA
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LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Course Length: 3 weeks
Cost: $195
Class duration: 50 min
Enrollment limit: 6 students
Loose leash walking is probably the most desired and toughest skill to train in our 4 legged companions. Come learn new tricks and techniques to up your game and enjoy your walks with your dog.
This 3 week rewards based class will provide handlers with the skills to achieve better loose leash walking with their dog.
Prerequisite: Dogs must be at least 6 months old at the start of class and meet our classroom behavior requirements. See GGDS Classroom Behavior Policy.
Upcoming Session:
Saturdays @ 11am (7/20-8/3)
This session has SOLD OUT.
Equipment Requirements:
4’-6’ leash and new walking equipment that has not been used prior to class. We highly recommend a harness that provides full range of motion (no shoulder restriction). Head collars and flat martingale style collars are fine too. See below for equipment recommendations. Prong, choke chain and electronic collars are not allowed.
Bait bag or jacket/vest where treats can easily be accessed.
Equipment recommendations:
Harnesses:
Blue 9 Products Balance Harness
Ruffwear Front Range Dog Harness
PetSafe 3-in-1 No-Pull Dog Harness
Freedom No-Pull Dog Harness
Head collars:
Halti Optifit Headcollar
Gentle Leader
Leashes:
For grip stability, we recommend a thin, 4’-6’ leash made with the materials below.
Leather, biothane, or The Gripper Leash
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