focus with distance + distraction

Calm + Focus 2

in-studio class l 6 months+

cost $240 | 4 weeks

Want to continue to build your dog’s capacity to remain calm, deescalate and focus on you in highly distraction situations? Do you desire that your puppy come when called reliably—no matter what? This 4-week Calm + Focus 2 course is for you!

In the second course of our Calm + Focused series, you’ll learn the component skills of a reliable recall, and strategies to help get your dog to focus and come to you around temptations such as exciting dogs, gregarious cats, sniff spots and your dogs most tempting distractions. You can’t always control distractions, but you can prepare for them. Both preparation and practice are essential to mastering the difficult skill of coming when called cooperatively and reliably outside. The trainers will teach you strategies to prepare for distraction, and in class you will practice calling your dog off of other dogs, people and excitement.

The goal of this class is to incentivize your puppy to want to choose you over distractions, to get them to pick up their head and look for you when you are not near them…and to get you and your puppy well on your way to reliable focus and recall success!

For best results, take this course after Calm & Focus 1 and before or after Skills 2 - depending on the level of focus work your pup needs!

 
white labradoodle puppy

    • 4 weekly 1-hour in-studio classes

    • limited to 4 puppies

    • written homework provided

    • age requirements: 6 months or older

    • previous class requirements: Skills 1 and Calm + Focus 1 (or equivalents)

    • puppy behavior requirements: puppy must be manageable when in close proximity to other people and dogs. If your puppy is known to be very vocal or 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.

    • human kids! we allow children ages 6 and older to attend when accompanied by an adult. Children under 6 must have a second adult dedicated to their supervision. Children must be able to remain calm, sit in their seats and follow directions, and wait to approach puppies unless having permission from all parties involved.

      for more information about kids and puppies click here!

    • Cash Refund Window: Cash refunds will only be provided when requested within 72 hours of purchase AND at least 5 days (120 hours) prior to the course start time.

    • Credit Refunds: If you can not complete your course for any reason after the five day deadline has passed, either before or after your course has started, WP will give you an account credit worth 50% of the value of your remaining sessions. Credits for group courses are valid for up to one year.

    • Missing Class: If your puppy can't come to a class due to illness, injury, or estrus, WP encourages you to come to class without your pup. WP does not offer makeup classes, however, but sends out weekly instructional emails for added support.

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note - 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 ft non-retractable leash

  • 30+ft long-line or second leash (optional in class, but needed for homework)

  • 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…)

  • 3 self-entertaining edible chew items - bully stick, bone, etc

  • long tug toy