Get Connected with your Dog

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Most people would love to have their dog off-leash. And I agree that allowing our dogs that freedom is one of the best things for physical and mental stimulation. However, off-leash romps are a privilege that a dog must earn. Dogs that do not come back when called and their person are missing is to connect!

Connection is a skill that all dogs can learn, and if allowed to romp off-leash, connection with their person is a must for dogs to remain safe. However, consider also that every time your dog runs away from you (i.e., not connected!), the behavior becomes (as any other behavior) the default response. Practice indeed makes permanent.

In this class, you will learn how to elicit connection from your dog and teach them that connection pays “big dividends.” During the course, we will practice so that your dog is successful from the get-go and move forward to more realistic scenarios, such as being off the leash and distractions, so that connection becomes the default behavior.

The Details:

Open to four dogs and their handlers of any breed five months of age and older and comfortable working around other people and dogs. No growling, barking, or lunging at people or other dogs.

Dates: Saturday, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th. From 8 am – 9 am.

NOTE: the Sat. June 3rd session is a people-only session. No dogs, please.

Fees: $ 267.50 (Santa Fe sales tax included).

Once registered and taken this class, any “team” is welcome to register for the advanced Hey, Fido! Come!  off- leash class.

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For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit the payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current client (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC., please complete the form on this page here.