level 2 obedience class

the second post about 2009 group classes- this is high school for your pup. when you've trained the basic cues and got a good start, there is often more you want from your dog, and this class is where we fine tune those skills!


Level Two Obedience

Many people find that after completing a beginning obedience class there are areas in which they would like to improve their dog’s behaviour. These challenges can vary, depending on the dog and the owner’s desires for their dog’s behaviour. Some pairs simply need more time within a class structure to really master the basics, while others want to move to higher levels.

The Level Two Obedience Class is middle school for dogs. During this class we take the basic behaviours to the next level, with higher distractions, off leash work and real life practice. Refining the abilities learned in Basic Obedience, “raising the bar” for our older and more practiced dogs.

Prerequisites for this class are proficiency with basic cues, on leash with low distractions, including sit, down, stand, come, and stay. Graduation from a Best Friends class not required.

During this class we will cover

Holding cues for longer periods- including “out of sight” stays
Loose Leash walking with distractions
Complying with cues at a distance
Emergency sit or down cues
Recalls with distractions
Off leash compliance


We will spend some of the sessions of this class “on the road”, practicing in the real world, with sessions in Crippen Park, in the Cove and at any other locations desired.

Class consists of eight 90 minute sessions, usually once a week. Class size is limited to a maximum of six dogs. Small classes ensure lots of one on one time with the instructor, and allow flexibility in curriculum. Schedule of class depends on attendees schedules- never think you can’t come to a class because you are busy- the group decides together what the most convenient time for class will be!