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Group Classes:
Canine Ph.D.

If you’re ready for a challenge, this course focuses on advanced training behaviors and concepts.

A sampling of the course content:

  • Intense distractions (coming past food on the floor)
  • Getting behaviors from a distance
  • Increasing speed of behaviors
  • And more!

Get real-time feedback and advice on how to improve both you and your dog’s skills. Learn about advanced training concepts like fluency, duration, distractions, distance, and stimulus control.

Enrollment is limited in order to keep class sizes small -- that way you and your dog get more individual attention and learn faster. And we get to know each of you, your dog, and what specific problems you're facing.

What you get

  • Small-group instruction (one hour each week) on the things that you need to know about your dog.
  • Easy to read, step-by-step instructions on every behavior and every topic that is covered during the class. You don't need to take notes, it's all written down for you.
  • Unlimited free e-mail access to your instructor to to discuss your progress, ask questions, or get advice on what you're learning.
  • Varied and real-life environment in which to practice and receive coaching on how to best teach your dog.
  • Graduation certificate to show off to your friends and neighbors!
  • A well behaved dog with whom you'll enjoy spending time and can take with you when you're out and about!



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