K9 Crash Course Intermediate OB Kristina

Service Description

Welcome to K9 Crash Course Intermediate Obedience, where you and your furry friend will take your training to the next level over six weeks! Led by our head trainer, Kristina, get ready to fine-tune your pup's skills and gain more control while having loads of fun. Week 1: Perfecting the Basics - Review of basic obedience commands: Sit, Stay, Down, and Recall - Strengthening response and duration of commands - Introduction to hand signals and verbal cues for added control - Practice exercises to reinforce foundation skills Week 2: Leash Manners Mastery - Refining leash healing skills for precise and controlled walks - Advanced leash etiquette: Focus, loose leash walking, and handling distractions - Incorporating obedience commands into leash walking routines - Strategies for maintaining calm and focus in various environments Week 3: Stay and Wait - Advancing the Stay command: Adding distance, duration, and distractions - Teaching the Wait command for impulse control and patience - Fun games and exercises to reinforce stay and wait behaviors - Troubleshooting challenges and building reliability Week 4: Recall Refinement - Fine-tuning recall skills for reliable responsiveness in any situation - Introducing emergency recall cues for safety and urgency - Practice drills with increasing levels of distraction and distance - Building trust and confidence between you and your dog through recall exercises Week 5: Polishing Precision - Precision training: Focusing on accuracy and timing of commands - Advanced obedience exercises to challenge your dog's skills - Increasing reliability through proofing against common distractions - Celebrating progress and achievements with games and rewards Week 6: Graduation and Beyond - Putting all skills to the test in real-world scenarios - Graduation ceremony with certificates for you and your pup - Tips and resources for continued practice and growth at home - Celebrating the journey and looking forward to future training adventures Get ready to unleash your dog's full potential in our 45-minute sessions filled with challenges, growth, and plenty of tail-wagging excitement! Let's take your obedience training to new heights while strengthening the bond between you and your furry companion. (no class July 1&8)

Cancellation Policy

​Class enrollments, private lessons, consults, and other services can be cancelled for a 50% refund when cancelled more than 48 hours after purchase.  Class enrollments or private sessions cancelled with less than 48 hours prior to the start of the class or private lesson will only receive a credit on the client account for future classes and services. Seminars cancelled within 30 days of an event will only receive a 50% refund for the cost of the seminar.  Our classes and seminars are often full and your enrollment keeps another client from filling that spot if you cannot attend. If you are not able to attend a class or seminar after you have already enrolled, please contact the Happy Tails Ranch office as soon as possible. Clients who no call/no show for classes, privates, events or seminars, or do not schedule purchased services within 48 hours  will only receive an account credit for the class, event, service, or seminar.  If repeated no call/no shows occur (more than 2), clients will be required to pay an addition 50% of the class or service cost to reschedule. 

Contact Details

• 4319 W Roberts Road, Island Lake, IL 60042