We will build on the foundation you developed in Puppy or Older Puppy Basics (or a similar group class). In addition to taking your pup's basic training skills to the next level, we will be focusing on refining your pup's leash walking skills and increasing their focus on you.

• Instructor: Michelle Martens, CTC, '08 honors graduate of the Academy for Dog

• Number of sessions: 4

• Frequency and Duration: 60 minutes per week on Tuesday from November 19 to December 17 (no class on November 26)

• Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Venue: Jeffrey’s North Beach (1841 Powell Street, San Francisco)

• Number of attendees: Each dog can come with 2 adults and 1 child over 4 years old [If you want to bring more guests, please let us know so that we can plan accordingly.]

WHAT WE WILL COVER

• Refining and perfecting leash walking skills 

• “Watch” eye contact focus

• Next level LEAVE IT

• DROP

• Go to mat or Place & Settle

• Continue to build on and troubleshoot training basics

REQUIREMENTS

• 4 months old or above

• Dog must have completed Puppy Basics or a similar introductory GROUP course at another puppy training facility. No exception.

• Dog must have been in your home for AT LEAST 10 days prior to the first meeting.

• Your puppy must be FULLY vaccinated AT LEAST 7 days prior to the first meeting.

• Bordetella (Kennel cough) and Canine Influenza Virus H3N2/H3N8 vaccines recommended, but not required. Please consult your veterinarian.

• Your dog must not attend class wearing a slip, shock, choke or prong collar. Flat collars or harnesses ONLY.

• This course is not appropriate for fearful, aggressive, or reactive dogs or dogs who bark excessively. Owners of dogs who exhibit signs of these issues are encouraged to seek out private training.

  WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Basic, simple 6’ leash and collar

• Lots of high-valued, tasty treats cut in pea-size pieces [Treats must be of high value because we will be working in distractions and nothing is more distracting than other puppies]

• Several items for your pup to chew on when your trainer demos (For example, stuffed kong, bully stick, beef tendon, etc)

• Small rug, blanket, or towel

• Your puppy

  Detailed Terms and Agreement can be found here. Please make sure you go over them before signing up for the class.

  To be waitlisted for the event that is sold out, please fill out this form. Email Events@JeffreysPets.com if you have any questions about this class.