focus on a loose leash

Calm + Focus 3

in-studio class for ages 1+ years

cost $255 | 4 weeks

Do you want to be able to walk your dog down the street and they choose you over distractions and pulling? This is the course for you!

This course is the final course in our Calm + Focus series. It features advanced settle work and loose-leash walking around people and dogs distractions. It's a great prep course for working toward our Skills 3 course, the Canine Good Citizen test, and beyond!

the goal: Provide your dog a solid foundation of calm practice and focus skills to set them up for a rewarding lifelong relationship with you.

to maximize learning: Take this course after Calm + Focus 2 and before Skills 3. Take with either Social 2 or Social 3 to practice your pup’s calm focus in different situations - like at the groomers or when greeted.

 
white labradoodle puppy

specifics

  • 4 weekly 1-hour in-studio classes

  • limited to 4 puppies


prerequisites

  • puppy who’s 1+ years of age and who’s completed Calm + Focus 2 course

  • puppy behavior requirements - puppy must be manageable when in close proximity to other people and dogs. If your puppy is known to be reactive toward other dogs (even if they are just being overly-excited), this class is not the right fit for now. Please chat with the office for other options or if you are unsure.

  • please note: if your puppy is in heat (estrus cycle), please attend class without your puppy

    Can my human kids come?

    We allow children ages 6 and older to attend. Children ages 6-15 must be accompanied by an adult.

 
red labradoodle puppy in pink harness

book your course below*

If a course’s date range is longer than 4 weeks, then there’s a skip week or two (no class that week). Your instructor will fill you in on the specifics.

class prep

what you need for class

  • semi-hungry, semi-tired, pottied puppy

  • 6-10 foot non-retractable leash

  • 20ft long-line or second leash

  • treat pouch with waist belt

  • mat - small and easily movable

  • treats—3 types of HIGH-value, pea-sized yummies including 1 that’s slimy (turkey dogs, chicken…)

  • self-entertaining edible chew items - 3 options - high value chew stick, toppl, licky mat, puzzle box, etc

  • handouts

  • long tug toy

  • small portable mat for your dog to lay on


pre-course email

You’ll receive an email from your instructor at least one day before your first class.