Intermediate Obedience w/Monika

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Pet Supplies Plus 10624 N. 32nd St., Phoenix 85028
Next to Ace Hardware – NW corner 32/Shea

Prerequisites Sit, Down, Place (basic understanding) Come/Here (on leash) Heel/Let’s Go (left side introduced) Neutral around dogs at a distance Class Rules Dogs remain on leash at all times Food rewards allowed (controlled use) No toy rewards unless instructed Handlers maintain space and leash control 6-Week Rotation Structure

Week 1: Engagement & Clarity Focus: Engagement, position, low pressure• Heel/Let’s Go basics• Straight line work• Introduce Place• Short duration Place Week

2: Movement & Leash Awareness Focus: Movement with handler• Turns (L/R/About) • Speed changes• Distance passing• Place w/ mild distraction Week

3: Dog Neutrality Focus: Awareness without engagement• Passing drills• Parallel walking• Interrupt fixation early• Place near dogs Week

4: Pressure & Impulse Control Focus: Holding under pressure• Circles, figure 8s• Stop/Sit/Resume• Added stressors• Longer Place Week

5: Real-World Application Focus: Practical function• Tight spaces• Group movement• Recall intro• Heel → Place transition

6: Challenge & Proofing Training Flow Each Class Focus: Reliability• Combined drills• Random instructions• Group Place• Handler distance

From Monika Walec