Grade Two

Grade 2
4-Week Program | 45-Minute Classes
Prerequisite: Passed Grade One Exam

Grade Two builds on foundational skills, helping your dog become more focused, reliable, and joyful in learning with you. Your dog will refine polite greetings, maintain attention for longer periods, and navigate mild distractions during walks, handling, and interactive games. Exercises such as “place” support calm focus, giving your dog a safe space to practice self-control while you guide them through new challenges. By the end of this course, your dog will have increased confidence and responsiveness, and your partnership will feel more connected, cooperative, and fun.

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

• Maintain focus and respond reliably during mild distractions.
• Demonstrate polite greetings in increasingly social situations.
• Extend duration in sit, down, and stand positions.
• Walk politely on a loose leash in busier environments.
• Participate in games that reinforce cooperation and engagement.
• Begin developing independent calm through “place” exercises.

Exit Exam & Policies
At the conclusion of Grade Two, dogs participate in an exit exam to determine readiness for Grade Three. 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.