Class 4

At this stage of your training you will notice there is more emphasis placed on the 4 D’s – Duration, Distance, Diversity, Distraction. You will be further encouraged to “proof” your dog’s behaviours, to ensure they are performed reliably and consistently in a variety of settings and circumstances.

Among other things you will –

• Practice and consolidate previously learned behaviours, working off lead at times (within your own and your dog’s comfort levels and ability).
• Extend Sit and Stay, plus Drop and Stay to 5 metres for 2 minutes.
• Incorporate both turns and circles into loose leash walking.
• Ask your dog to sit and stand for handling.
• Hone your Emergency Stop skills.
• Enjoy a street loose leash walk, involving all 4 D’s.

To graduate from Class 4 you will successfully complete the following behaviours –

     Sit and Stand for polite greeting.

     Loose leash walking, incorporating other skills.

     Complete an off leash Stay for 2 mins at a distance of 5 metres.

     Sit and Stand for handling.

     Recall off leash with collar touch.

     Emergency Stop.