Canine Calm for Reactive Dogs

Adult     Canine Calm for Reactive Dogs

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ChooseAdvanced Canine Calm (outdoors): Sunday, February 8: 11:45am-1:00pm - $35.00Advanced Canine Calm (outdoors): Sunday, March 29: 11:45am-1:00pm - $35.00Canine Peace (prereq: completion of 6 outdoor lessons) 4 indoor lessons: next session TBA - $200.00 UnavailableCanine Calm starts Sundays: 6 outdoor lessons - $350.00

Description

**IMPORTANT: Canine Peace (Advanced) is only for teams that have completed 6 outdoor Canine Calm lessons.**

Canine Calm for Reactive Dogs is 6 outdoor lessons to be attended over a maximum of 6 months. The lessons are offered on some Sundays (see below). This program is designed to help dogs be better at keeping their heads together when faced with something in their environment that is exciting, novel, or concerning. If walking your dog is difficult due to lunging and barking then Canine Calm is the class for you.

The upcoming class dates that have been scheduled so far are below. Once the registration fee has been paid, you can start on any of the dates below. More dates will be posted as they become available. Once payment is received them we send you a link to a simple reservation calendar so that you can reserve spots in lessons you are available to attend. The class is structured this way to allow for practice time.

Sunday, March 22: 10:00am-11:15am or 11:45-1:00pm
Sunday, March 29: 10:00am-11:15am

**April, May dates will be posted as soon as instructor availability is known.
**In July and August the times are 9:00-10:15am and 10:45am-12pm.

Program structure:
Canine Calm is one Orientation (webinar), one 20-minute video that covers your pre-class leash handling homework, and 6 outdoor lessons with your dog. The 6 outdoor lessons are held outdoors in the green spaces on the west side of the facility. Class size is limited to 6 students with 2 instructors.

Canine Calm Orientation webinar:
Please watch the Canine Calm Orientation webinar before filling out the class registration form. Watching the webinar will help you decide if this is the right class for you and your dog. Link to webinar: https://youtu.be/jT73_5DBDGY Important note: the program structure described is the webinar has changed. The structure described above is correct.

Pre-class Homework:
This is a 20 minute video about leash-handling. Please practice these skills without your dog before your first in-person lesson. No special equipment is needed to complete this homework. To practice clip two leashes together or use a rope as we will provide you with a long line at your first lesson. You are not expected to master these skills before class. Your first in-person lesson will focus on practicing these skills with your dog. Link to Leash Skills video: https://youtu.be/XXO5b1JPoqQ

Equipment:
This course requires a 15 ft. long line which is included in the Canine Calm course fee. A harness is also needed for this class. The style of harness that will be most versatile for you is one that clip in the front (breast bone area) and the back (shoulder blade area).

Six outdoor lessons with your dog:
The outdoor lessons are offered on some Sundays at 10:00-11:15am or 11:45-1:00pm. Please scroll back to the top of the description to see the upcoming specific dates. Note: In July and August the times switch to 9:00-10:15am and 10:45-12:00pm.

Parking:
Park in the rear of the building. To access the rear lot enter the front lot and drive around the North side of the building.

Course Approach:
Our approach is based on Grisha Stewart’s protocol called BAT 2.0. Her book Behaviour Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical Techniques for Fear, Frustration, and Aggression. It is available in paperback or as an e-book. It is an excellent book and will give you a detailed perspective of what we do in the Canine Calm lessons. Don’t be put off by the title of the book; the reason why we approach it this way is based on our observation of the dogs. We admit that this is tricky; each dog is unique; however, we see the same thing often; a dog that needs more skills, but the skills they are lacking the most are general coping skills.

Additional resources:
As part of your program you will receive access to various videos and materials pertaining to dogs that have a hard time coping with over-arousal or fear. These resources will give you a better understanding of the theory behind the practical experience you will get during classes with your instructors.

After completing your 6 outdoor lessons you may continue to attend the outdoor lessons, register in the Advanced Canine Calm outdoor sessions or join the indoor program called Canine Peace. At this time Canine Peace is offered a few times per year (4 set dates in a row).

Questions: If you have any questions please email us at training@sithappens.org

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