Reactive To Relaxed
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Combining the benefits of virtual and in-person training!
What is Reactive to Relaxed?
This 8-week class is based on Leslie McDevitt's book Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed and will be taught by a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor.
Who is this Class for?
This class is for dogs who bark, lunge, growl or otherwise overreact to other dogs.
What will you learn?
The Control Unleashed program uses "conversational" training and its underlying principles are based on the behavior modification principles of desensitization and counter-conditioning. Through the program you will learn how to understand and empower your dog, and your dog will learn how to make good behavioral choices. Participants will receive a copy of Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed and will be assigned to read excerpts from the text throughout the course.
How does it work?
Online: This combination class will start online so that handlers and dogs can learn the foundation skills and pattern games without the stress and added pressure of other dogs and people. The online sessions will be a combination of live and recorded instruction and demonstrations, video reviews, discussion, and coaching. I will be using an online forum to share handouts, post videos, and assign homework. Participants will be able to share videos and ask questions privately or to the whole group throughout the week to get additional help and support.
In Person: Once the dogs and handlers have mastered these foundational skills, we will begin utilizing these skills in a group class setting. Classes will take place outdoors at the Canine Humane Network facility. Visual barriers and strict protocols will be in place to keep all the dogs under threshold in class. All participants will be required to follow the established safety protocols to participate in class.
Upon completion: Participants will be invited to join a private Facebook group for all previous class participants to share progress and get continued support throughout their training journey. Depending on progress, participants may be eligible to register for Control Unleashed in the Great Outdoors to continue practicing these skills around other dogs.
In Person: Once the dogs and handlers have mastered these foundational skills, we will begin utilizing these skills in a group class setting. Classes will take place outdoors at the Canine Humane Network facility. Visual barriers and strict protocols will be in place to keep all the dogs under threshold in class. All participants will be required to follow the established safety protocols to participate in class.
Upon completion: Participants will be invited to join a private Facebook group for all previous class participants to share progress and get continued support throughout their training journey. Depending on progress, participants may be eligible to register for Control Unleashed in the Great Outdoors to continue practicing these skills around other dogs.
Class Details:
Prerequisite: Must purchase Control Unleashed: Reactive to Relaxed by Leslie McDevitt
Required safety equipment: Dogs must be wearing 2 leashes (with 2 points of contact) or a muzzle during class
Class size: 3-4 dogs
Required safety equipment: Dogs must be wearing 2 leashes (with 2 points of contact) or a muzzle during class
Class size: 3-4 dogs
When?Tuesdays at 7:00 pm
Saturdays at 12:15 pm |
Where?3454 Clarksville Pike, Highland, MD 20777
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How long?8 weeks
Start Date: TBD |
How much?$250
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