MASTER THE BASICS IN TWO SESSIONS!

Tired of pulling leashes? Frustrated by ignored commands? Ready for a well-behaved companion?

Essentials delivers fast, effective training for busy pet parents. Our concentrated program teaches you and your dog the essential skills needed for everyday harmony in just two sessions.

20 years and 20,000 dogs have provided us the ability to design a curriculum focused on what matters most:

TWO 2-HOUR SESSIONS - LIFETIME BENEFITS

SESSION 1: FOUNDATION SKILLS

• Learning theory

• Focus

• “Leave it” in the hand

• Heel

• Down

SESSION 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

• Refine the skills from session 1

• recall

• Sit for meals

• Addition of mild distractions to prepare for Essentials Express 2

WHY CHOOSE ESSENTIALS?

✓ TIME-EFFICIENT — Complete program in just two sessions
✓ RESULTS-FOCUSED — Prioritizes the commands you'll use every day
✓ PERSONALIZED ATTENTION — Small class sizes ensure individual feedback
✓ TAKE-HOME MATERIALS — Comprehensive homework guides for continued practice

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Dogs of any age (4 months and older)

• First-time dog owners seeking solid fundamentals

• Busy pet parents with limited training time

• Dogs needing a behaviour refresh or tune-up

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