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Ready to take your dog’s skills to the next level? Our 6-week Middle School course is designed for dogs 6 months and older who have mastered the basics and are ready for more structure and real-world application.
We’ll strengthen foundational obedience while helping you build better communication, focus, and impulse control—whether you're at home, on walks, or around distractions.
Sit, Down, and Stay with duration
Leash walking with focus
Come when called (from up to 20 ft!)
Polite greetings and meeting new people
Exposure to real-life distractions
Supervised separation for confidence building
Dogs 6 months and older
Graduates of Puppy Elementary
Dogs needing more reliability in public or at home
(Dogs must be friendly with people and dogs)
Proof of DHPP & Rabies vaccinations
Valid dog ID (tag, tattoo, or microchip)
Nylon leash (4–6 ft), soft training treats, and poop bags
Commitment to attend all 6 sessions