If you enjoy taking your dog everywhere, you should join me for this five-week class. It’s specifically designed to build the skills needed for shaping your dog into a well-mannered “sidekick”! You will gain confidence in your ability to manage your dog in busy public settings as we practice things like handler focus, leash manners, neutrality towards other dogs and people, appropriate greetings with permission, and a whole lot more! We will also work to teach our dogs how to be calm and comfortable in these bustling environments. Just like us, our dogs struggle when they are overwhelmed, so being relaxed is a huge part of dogs being able to focus on their person when asked, but more importantly, function politely without constant instructions. The easiest sidekick is one that is happy to just calmly hang with us, so join me to learn how to make that happen!

*This class is not for dogs struggling with reactivity or aggression issues. To address those behaviors, please reach out for personalized help, or guidance to a more appropriate class.