Last night we had our first group training session at Just for Pets. First, we did Silent Loose Lead Walks, then Focus Drills before maintaining the Focus Drill as I took each dog around the circle maintaining a loose lead as the individual handlers did the same conditioning their dogs to focus on them even around other dogs. Then they took their dog around and did the same thing. Handlers worked on relaxing and breathing by focusing on their posture and breathing. Next time we will be working on showing the dogs what sit, down, stay, and come mean. By the end of the class handler teams were much more relaxed than when they came in. Group classes are held at Just for Pets on the 1st and 3rd Monday night of each month from 6-7 PM. Classes are open to all those who have completed a Love & Leadership In-Home Training Session.
Ziva Harlee