Life Skills Level 2 & 3 Subscription
After laying the groundwork for core skills learned in our eight-week consecutive group course (Life Skills Level 1) teams transition into Level 2 and then Level 3 to continue advancing their performance and receive more direct coaching. Level 2 & 3 are self-paced, meaning there is no set date for completion. Handler-dog teams move into Level 3 once they have demonstrated their skills are ready to be worked on in more advanced (uncontrolled) situations found in Level 3.
Our subscription model for these two courses is what makes it possible to offer clients a group class learning environment without the pressure of a looming end date impacting your individual progress. Each team progresses in their training journey at different rates because resources like your time and the energy required to work on these skills are finite. We all have differing levels of interest, experience, and availability when it comes to dog training and that's ok! The program is designed to be flexible and fun in order to help encourage participants to keep progressing their skills so that they can get the most out of their training investment.
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To register for Life Skills Level 2 & 3, clients purchase a Life Skills subscription* which automatically renews every month for as long as you wish to remain in the program. There is a max participation rate of 6 teams per class with opportunity to attend each week (reservations are required). In Level 2, all teams receive a copy of our Life Skills Ultimutt Checklist at their first class. Each session the trainer will use the participant checklists of those in attendance to determine which skills and activities will be covered. Skills are marked as ready on a team's checklist once they are demonstrated to be strong enough to move into Level 3 where all classes take place at various locations in and around Calgary.
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*Completion of Life Skills Level 1 through Raising Fido, via group or private training, is required before clients are eligible to purchase a Life Skills subscription to start Level 2.
Life Skills Level 2
Mixed Teen & Adult
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This class is designed for...
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Dogs & handlers who have completed our Life Skills Level 1 curriculum.
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The second stage of the learning process - building fluency.
Course Overview...
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Free play opportunities narrated by certified professional trainer.
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Increase speed and accuracy of skills learned in Level 1.
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Introduce harder distractions, farther distances, & longer durations.
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Refine handler training mechanics with individual direct coaching.
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Discuss reinforcement strategies plus when & how to apply them.
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Review of management strategies for training success.
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Written resources as needed/requested.
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Skills checklist to track progress.
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45-minute training session with two classes available each week.
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Limited to 6 dogs maximum per session.
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Each participant will remain in Level 2 until accuracy and speed is sufficient to move to Level 3 as determined by trainer (subscription breaks are allowed with notice).
*Reservation required for each scheduled class. Registration opens each month.
Life Skills Level 3
Mixed Teen & Adult
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This class is designed for...
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Dogs & handlers who have completed our Life Skills Level 1 & 2 curriculum.
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The third stage of the learning process - generalization ("proofing").
Course Overview...​
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Continue to generalize and proof skills learned in Level 1.
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Increased level of difficulty beyond Level 2 via uncontrolled environments.
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Continue to refine handler mechanics.
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Learn how, when, and where each skill can be utilized to help navigate unpredictable real world scenarios with ease.
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New environmental settings and contexts.
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Apply and practice various reinforcement strategies.
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Review of management strategies for training success.
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Written resources as needed/requested.
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60-minute training sessions with one class available each week.
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Limited to 6 dogs maximum per session.
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Participants can remain in Level 3 continuously (subscription breaks are allowed with notice) for as long as they choose, or can attend one off classes at a drop-in rate of $49 at any time to practice and maintain skills as needed.
*Reservation required for each scheduled class. Registration opens each month.
Be sure to review our Policies, and Terms & Conditions before booking.