Skills introduced:

• Shaping, capturing & luring

• Efficient training mechanics

• Clean training loops

• Location specific markers

• Body awareness

Prereq Skills: familiarity with clicker/marker training, settling quietly on leash while other dogs and humans are around, some ability to focus on handler around dogs and humans*

*If your dog struggles to do either of these skills, check out our Recall & Relax class or our private lessons for help.

Time: Monday evenings for 4 weeks (this is a 50min class). Click the book now button to see exact dates & times.

Location: Connective Community Center (3360 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC V5V 4C1)

Maximum Capacity: 4 dogs per class & 4 humans per dog

Cost: $249 +GST

Vaccinations & Behavior Requirements: Dogs must be over the age of 4 months and be able to provide proof of vaccinations/titer tests. If your dog has a history of human aggression/fear please contact us about private sessions.

This class is open to dogs of all shapes, sizes & temperaments, including reactive, senior, and dogs with mobility and endurance challenges.

Class 1: Luring and Capturing

• Middle (lure)

• Spin (lure)

• Play Dead (lure)

• Pick Up (capture)

• Paw Target (capture)
  

Class 2: Target Training

• Ring a Bell or Close a Door Using Paw Target

• Send to Mat

• Head in Box (for "put your toys away")

• Chin Rest

Class 3: Antecedent Arrangement

• Bow 

• Back Up 

• Wave Good Bye

• Play Dead with "Bang" Cue

Module 4: Shaping

• Footsies

• Cross your Paws

• Put your Toys Away

• Leg Weave

There are 2 accommodation options for dogs that struggle with dog and/or human directed reactivity:

Option 1:

During teacher lecture & demo time, you may keep your dog with you at your station (with a visual barrier), place them in our decompression room or place them in your vehicle.

During training time, you & your dog will be placed on one of the far ends of the classroom and given visual barriers so your dog can relax and focus on you.

This accommodation is given free of charge, simply notify us that you have a dog in need of support when signing up.

If you want help getting your dog ready for in person group classes, check out our reactive dog club service.

Option 2:

For dogs that are not yet ready for option 1 or simply prefer hassle free learning, please email us at hello@honourablehound.ca to set up live online classes. This option is also available for non reactive dogs as well.