Our Basic Obedience Level Two Class Picks Up Where Our Level one Class Left off.
This class is designed for dogs that have already completed our basic training class or an equivalent course. Our advanced obedience class is a great way to polish up previously learned skills in addition to learning new ones. This course is also a great way to continue socializing your dog with new people and other dogs.
After completing a basic obedience class, dogs know the material but generally still have difficulty responding in the presence of distractions. Classes are limited to eight dogs each. Our small class size ensures an environment conducive to learning.
Basic Obedience Level 2 is a great way to prepare for Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog, Rally Obedience and Outdoor Adventures.
Basic Dog Obedience Training Level 2 is a 7- week course that is a continuation of our Basic Obedience level 1 class. Dogs are required to have attended Basic Obedience or a similar training class (as with our Level 1 class, dogs must be at least six months in age. This class concentrates on adding distance, duration, and distractions to the behaviors taught in Basic Obedience Level 1. We will teach you to work with your dog with a six-foot lead and 20-foot lead on a long line. This class will extend your skills to take your dog to the next level and build confidence.
Classes Schedule: To be announced
Location: Dog Gone Happy Daycare & Board- 7041 Old Wake Forest Road Raleigh 27616
Cost: $260 for the entire 7- week course
Why You Should Enroll In Our Basic Obedience Level
Two After completing a basic dog obedience training class, many people think their dog should be perfect. But like any skill, training takes time and practice to master. It takes time to reach the more advanced skill levels, therefore we have designed this class as the next level of basic dog obedience training for your dog.
This 7- week course will really solidify the basic obedience commands. We will work with the 3 “D’s” of dog training: adding distance, duration and distractions to all of the basic obedience commands.
Our Level 2 Basic Obedience Class provides the opportunity to further work on problem areas that you are currently stressing over. have the opportunity to pick a issue that you are having at home to work on in a real life scenario. Our Basic Obedience Class Level Two will take your dog’s foundation skills to the next level using fun games and exercises with increased distractions. Members of the class are invited to come up with goals and the class will work on the training skills together to address the problem behavior.
What Is Included in This Course
This course includes the following: Heel in patterns, Heel Free, Extended Sit/Stay, Extended Down/Stay, Down in Motion/On Recall, Focus, Stand, Pivot Turns, Front, Place, and Recall Under Distraction. Duration, distance and distraction will be added to all Basic Obedience cues. Building on the foundational skills you learned in your Basic Manners class, you and your dog will practice recall past a variety of distractions such as other dogs and edible objects on the ground as well as walking politely on leash to include automatic sits and passing by other dogs and people.
Our classes are designed to teach your dog to respond to your commands and remain in them regardless of whether you are at home or in an area full of excitement and distractions. As with all Training Your Best Friend classes, the course is set to be fun and interesting for you and your dog, and class is run in a positive, relaxed format where positive reinforcement is key and training is aimed for pet dogs and pet dog owners – not your typical regimented obedience style class! We find this works better for both dogs and owners as most owners are not looking for competition obedience, just socialized, responsive, happy and well-mannered dogs.
Level 2 Basic Obedience Class Includes the Following:
- Reinforcement of Basic Obedience Skills
- Targeting
- Hand signals
- Advanced Recall
- Longer stays with distractions.
- Longer down with distractions
- General good manners when out-and-about (jumping up, self-control, wait, stay etc.)
- Longer Loose Lead Walking
- Pivot turns
- Sit; Down; and Stand position cues.
- Settle on your mat with distractions
- Confidence building exercises.
Class Schedule:
To Be Announced
Location: Dog Gone Happy – 7041 Old Wake Forest Road Raleigh 27616
Cost: $260 for the entire 7 week course
Training Your Best Friend is a dog-friendly obedience training system.
We have several classes for your dog or puppy and consistently have dog owners from all over the Greater Raleigh area.
People attend our classes from Millbrook, Wake Forest, Youngsville, Rolesville, Forestville, Cary, and Knightdale