Intermediate Class is designed for dogs who have completed Simpawtico’s Basic Training or Puppy 1, and picks up to continue the good stuff! Now it’s time to focus your adolescent dog’s love for life into equally enthusiastic obedience. We build on the “Three D’s” (duration, distance, and distraction), emphasizing prompt sits and downs, reliable stays, and ultra-controlled walking. We’ll also round out the class with some precise heeling (like forward, backward, and turning on a dime…all with a loose leash!). Intermediate Class builds on your solid foundation to create something awe-inspiring!
Adolescent dogs aren’t the only ones who need this course. Hyperactivity, jumping, barking, and pulling are often hallmarks of recently adopted shelter and rescue dogs. Basic Class started addressing these issues while we were cementing your bond. Now, we can really start “sanding down the rough edges.”
Intermediate Class is also the perfect weigh-station on the road to the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen certificate and title. Graduates of Intermediate Classes are always ahead of the competition when it comes to good manners and attentive listening! YOU can do it!
Intermediate Training Curriculum
- Continue building relationships.
- Improve reliability in basic commands.
- Introduce concepts of duration, distance, and distraction.
- Practice advanced position changes, including the standing position.
- Implement stay-proofing techniques and explore new stay variations.
- Develop the “leave it” command for items you walk past.
- Work on the come-to-heel position.
- Enhance leash handling techniques.
- Focus on better loose leash walking and heeling.
✓ You’ll also get weekly email notes with video lessons to keep you on track!
Need to know:
Age: 19 weeks and older at the class start date.
Prerequisite: Dogs must have completed Simpawtico’s Basic Class or Puppy 1.
Vaccines: Rabies and vaccines must be up to date.
Length and Fee:
The fee is $160, including sales tax
The class fee includes six consecutive weekly sessions, email notes, and video lessons.
Each session is approximately 50 minutes, and we will meet on the same day and time each week. A minimum of 3 dogs is required to run a class.
Further details about scheduling and cancellation policies can be found on the Policies Page.
Limited Enrollment
🔥 Limited Enrollment! 🔥 We believe in providing an extraordinary learning experience, so we’re keeping things cozy and intimate. Our second-level class will have limited availability, allowing us to focus on each individual and their canine companion with utmost attention and care.
While we wish we could accommodate every eager pup parent, our limited enrollment means securing a spot in this coveted class will be competitive. To provide the best experience for everyone involved, we kindly ask that applicants meet the following criteria:
🐶 Prerequisite: Completing Simpawtico’s Basic or Puppy 1 class.
🐾 Commitment: A genuine dedication to your dog’s growth and well-being, including regular practice and active participation during class sessions.
🗓️ Availability: Availability for our class schedule, which will be shared with admitted participants upon acceptance.
Please contact us if you’ve taken Basic or Puppy 1 and are interested in Intermediate.
Disclaimer: We apologize in advance if admission capacity is reached before your application can be processed. However, fear not! Our dynamic team is always working on new offerings and opportunities to cater to all dog lovers.
