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

    • 4 weekly 1-hour in-studio classes

    • limited to 4 puppies

    • 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

  • 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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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.