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Where polish meets performance.
Our 6-week College course is for dogs who’ve successfully completed earlier training levels and are ready for real-world challenges, public access prep, and advanced manners.
This course blends confidence, calmness, and control in busy environments—perfect for handlers aiming for AKC titles or real-life excellence.
Multiple public outings in real-world settings
Calm entry/exit through doors and thresholds
Heeling through crowds, crosswalks, and noisy spaces
Ignoring food, litter, or distractions on the ground
Polite greetings with distractions (including strangers with bags or strollers)
Cafe/Indoor settling skills (3–5 minute relax time in public)
Maintaining house-trained behaviors in unfamiliar places
Off-leash foundations and AKC CGC prep
Dogs who’ve completed High School
Teams preparing for CGC, therapy work, or public access
Owners wanting top-tier obedience and focus
(Dogs must be friendly, social, and already responsive in group settings)
Proof of DHPP & Rabies vaccinations
ID for your dog (tag, microchip, or tattoo)
Nylon leash (4–6 ft), soft treats, poop bags
Commitment to attend all 6 classes