Advanced Obedience and Etiquette Training
Expectations:
- Attend all classes.
- Practice daily.
- Come to class prepared.
- Use only humane training methods and tools.
- Discuss concerns and problems with the instructor.
- Keep your dog in good health and well groomed.
- When out in public recognize that you represent Gateway.
- Keep your dog on leash at all times in class or in public unless instructed otherwise.
- Clean up after your dog when out in public, if possible.
- You will not take your dog into public places until given permission to do so by Gateway.
- You understand that the community has a right to expect the dog to be under control.
- You must earn the privilege to wear a Gateway identification vest.
Advanced Class Overview
In the advanced class, we focus on obedience skills with supervised group fieldtrip time. Learn restaurant, shopping mall, sidewalk, elevator, movies & mass transit skills.
- "Learning moments" vs. confrontation with public
- Pass "Public Access Certification Test"
