Curriculum
When your dog is with us they will be working on a structred set of skills baesed on there collar level.
01.
The Freshmen - White Collar
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Sit, Down, Place, Recall, Loose-leash walking.
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Waiting at doorways, Leave-it basics
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Structured peer interactions, handler check-ins
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Intro to puzzles, enrichment games
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Crate decompression, grooming tolerance, feeding structure
02.
The Sophomore - Green Collar
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Reinforcement under light distractions
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Place with duration, longer down-stays
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Solid recall drills with increasing distance
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Focused walking with pace changes
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Vet/Grooming prep, neutral greeting in public - style settings
03.
The Junior - Blue Collar
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Obedience with distractions (dogs, objects, noises)
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Mock real world challenges (store setups, urban drills)
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Fitness basics: Balance work, core strength, safe tug rules
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Rotating structured playgroups with trainer supervision
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Polishing markers, leash communication, indirect cues
04.
The Senior - Red Collar
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Recall, down, heel under distance
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Tracking games, sent ID, nose work routines
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Unfamiliar surfaces, moving objects, novel noises
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consistent handler engagement despite environment
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Controlled high-drive activities (treadmill, resistance work)
05.
The Graduate - Black Collar
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Off-leash control, remote commands
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Calm around dogs, people, and distractions
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Intro to sport foundation or CGC prep
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Focus on handler even in stimulating environments
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May assist in social shaping of lower-level dogs ( trainer controlled)
06.
The Scholar Elite - 2 inch Flat
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Stable, reliable under heavy pressure or stimulation.
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On-The-Fly switching between commands and activeties.
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Body awareness, strength and conditioning circuit work.
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Tailored skill prep for competition or certifications
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Can participate in training demonstrations and assist other dogs with social shaping (with staff)