Control Unleashed - Intro

Based on Leslie McDevitt’s Control Unleashed book series, this training program is designed for dogs and handlers ready to strengthen their communication and connection in the face of real-world distractions.

Do you have a dog who can do everything you learned in your Foundation Skills class at home, but loses focus out in the world? This class will help bridge that gap through proactive, positive reinforcement-based training that:

• Builds your dog’s ability to pay attention in distracting environments.

• Improves your dog’s ability to manage arousal levels.

• Teaches handlers strategies to prevent reactivity.

• Helps dogs learn to make choices and communicate them to their handlers.

  
  

This class is a great fit for teams preparing for dog sports such as agility, rally, or scent work, as well as for any handler of a young, easily distracted, impulsive, or insecure dog. Food and toy rewards will be used throughout the course.

Dogs must be dog and people friendly. This class is not appropriate for dogs that bark or lunge at other dogs. If your dog displays reactivity (barking, lunging, or growling at people or other dogs), please contact us for referrals to trainers who specialize in these behaviors.

Prerequisite: Open to graduates of Foundation Skills - Level 1 or higher classes

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Schedule: Classes are 6 weeks (please see "Session Notes" for any preplanned skip weeks).  We meet the same day and time each week for 1 hour.

Make Up Classes: There are no make ups classes if you need to miss a week.

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Children and Guests in class:  We also ask that you limit those who attend class to those who are actively participating in training and who can remain quiet during class.

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Weather Related Schedule Changes: Please note that in the summer months, we may have to skip unexpectedly due to heat/smoke.

Requirements:

• Proof of current DHPP & Rabies vaccines or titers

We want to create a safe, fun learning environment where you’ll gain the skills and confidence to help your dog succeed anywhere.