Grade Three

Grade Three
4-Week Program | 45-Minute Classes
Prerequisite: Passed Grade Two Exam/Life Skills I

Grade Three focuses on helping your dog develop self-control, patience, and the ability to make thoughtful choices in increasingly stimulating environments. Your dog will practice responding reliably during walks, greetings, and handling, even when distractions are present. Games and interactive exercises build focus and confidence, while “place” exercises continue to support calm, independent behaviour. By the end of this course, your dog will be more attentive, self-regulated, and able to navigate real-world situations with poise and reliability.

Core Learning Outcomes:
By the end of Grade Three, your dog will be able to:

• Manage impulses and maintain focus in more distracting environments.
• Respond reliably during walks, greetings, and handling situations.
• Demonstrate increased self-control in playful and structured exercises.
• Extend duration and focus in sit, down, and stand positions.
• Participate confidently in games that reinforce cooperation and decision-making.
• Continue developing independent calm through “place” exercises.

Exit Exam & Policies
At the conclusion of Grade Three, dogs participate in an exit exam to determine readiness for Grade Four. This assessment is not pass/fail; it simply ensures each dog advances at a pace appropriate for their learning, reinforcing confidence and mastery. If a dog is not quite ready to move on, repeating a grade is completely normal and encouraged, allowing them to strengthen skills and build confidence before advancing.

Administrative & Attendance Policies:

• Dogs must be up to date with vaccinations, including the Bordetella vaccine.
• All cancellations and refunds are subject to a $35 administration fee.
• Cancellations made less than two weeks prior to the start date will not be refunded, so please plan carefully.
• If you miss a class, you will receive credit for a class review session during office hours.
• Class review sessions must be booked in advance and expire 4 months from the missed class.