Practice in the Park at the Blue Hills. Meetings at Houghtons Pond in parking lot B! Park Location There is a large parking lot: Make sure you are in B! This is the one with the large field in front!
Timing: We Meet at 1030, we get started training by 10:45!
Welcome to Practice in the Park, a ON LEASH class where we train around real-world distractions so we can DO MORE WITH OUR DOGS! This class includes a structured pack walks where we work on being around other dogs, distractions, durations, real-world obedience, and general good manners. We also work on leash skills, practicing obedience, proofing behaviors, and sharpening our Canine Good Citizen skills.
We have dogs with a variety of backgrounds and behavioral issues, and this is a safe place for us to work through our dogs (and our) individual needs with the support of people that "get it!"
Every class is a little different; some are more structured, sometimes we pack walk, sometimes we have lots of new dogs, and our long-term clients and dogs have an opportunity to work on the skills they have been practicing. There is something for everyone, and we have a lot of fun!
Class Supplies:
- Water for you and your dog
- Water bowl
- High value treats or your dog's meal
- Leash
- Long line
- 1:1 Training Lesson with BFTD
Class Rules:
- No on-leash greeting before, during, or after class unless approved by the trainer. You will be asked to leave if you do not follow this rule.
- Treat every dog you meet like an aggressive dog. Better safe than sorry!
- Please bring dog treats, a great attitude, and an open mind!
Disclaimer
Please note we need a minimum of 5 dogs for class to run. If class is unable to run, clients will be notified 24 hours prior to class starting.
Cancellation:
Please refer to the BFTD Client Handbook for details on our class cancellation and weather policies.
Weather cancelation may be last minute and will be posted on facebook as well as an email, so please be sure to check your emails prior to coming to class.