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LEVEL 1: STARTING OUT
Level 1 will introduce the basic commands sit, down, stationary attention and the name game. We'll also work on problem
behaviors such as jumping, playbiting and housetraining.
Requirements to move to Level 2: Dog can sit and down on command. Dog will respond readily to his name with mild distractions.
LEVEL 2: MANNERS TRAINING
We'll work on walking politely on a loose leash without pulling, paying attention to the owner while walking and ignoring
other dogs. We'll also begin working on come and stay. Level 2 includes problem-solving information for behaviors such as
barking, digging, chewing, etc.
Requirements to move to Level 3: Dog can walk nicely around the training area with attention on owner (and no pulling)
with other dogs 4-5 feet away. Dog will come when called on leash with mild distractions.
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LEVEL 3: ADDING DISTRACTIONS
We'll work on a long-distance come command, stay with distractions, heeling and distance commands.
Requirements to move to Level 4: Dog will stay for 30 seconds with mild distractions and owner standing on the leash.
Dog will heel past other dogs with leash over owner's shoulder. Dog will come from 20 feet away with moderate distractions.
LEVEL 4: ADVANCED TRAINING
We'll work on polishing the come command and teaching an emergency come, strengthen the stay command by teaching the dog
to stay for longer periods of time at a greater distance from the owner, work on turns and automatic sit in heeling and teach
a finish command.
Requirements to graduate from Level 4: Dog can heel off-leash past other dogs and distractions. Dog will stay 10 feet
away from owner for 3 minutes with distractions. Dog will come off-leash past distractions from 30 feet away.
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