Intermediate Obedience

Refine Skills and Overcome Distractions

Intermediate Obedience2025-02-07T12:06:31-06:00

Class Details

  • Cost: $225.00 + tax (8-week course)
  • Prerequisite: Completion of Beginner Obedience at The Canine Connection (or an equivalent class). A proficiency evaluation may be required to ensure readiness.
  • Vaccinations: Rabies, Distemper/Parvo, Bordetella, and Canine Influenza must be current
  • Registration: Online only—no walk-in spots available; payment is required upon enrollment
  • Non-Refundable: Classes are non-refundable due to limited class size

Overview

Ready to take your dog’s training to the next level? Intermediate Obedience is perfect for teams who’ve mastered the basics and want to tackle more distractions, advanced cues, and off-leash elements. Through consistent practice and positive reinforcement, we’ll help your dog become a dependable companion in real-world environments.

What You’ll Learn

  • Advanced Command Work

    • Hand signals for sit, down, and stand
    • Stronger recall in busier or more distracting environments
    • Finish positions (right/left) to polish your dog’s turns and presentations
  • Heightened Distraction Training

    • Practice obedience routines around real-world noises, objects, and other dogs
    • Teaching calm focus in increasingly stimulating situations
  • On & Off Leash Heeling

    • Building reliable heelwork beyond a standard leash
    • Automatic sits and smoother turns for a more professional feel
  • Go-to-Place / Mat Training

    • Teach your dog to settle on a designated spot, handy for busy households or public settings
  • Confidence & Relationship Building

    • Continue using positive reinforcement to ensure your dog remains eager to learn
    • Grow the trust between you and your dog through consistent communication

Upcoming Classes

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I just bring my dog to you and have you train it for me?2025-02-07T12:05:24-06:00

Yes. For more information, see the Day Training tab at the top of the page or give us a call at 479.444.0300.

Do you train service dogs?2025-02-07T12:05:06-06:00

No. There are so very many different types of service dogs who provide so very many types of services. But that is not a “service” we offer here at The Canine Connection.

I wanted to get my dog certified as a Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Can you help me with that?2025-02-07T12:04:50-06:00

Yes we can! We have three AKC-certified CGC evaluators on staff.

I want my dog to be a therapy dog. Do you have classes for that?2025-02-07T12:04:33-06:00

A very wise therapy dog evaluator once told us, “If someone ever tries to charge you for ‘therapy dog classes’, run! Because the training for a therapy dog is obedience training!” And, yes, we do obedience training…LOTS of obedience training. Assuming your dog has the right temperament to become a therapy dog, we can absolutely help you achieve that goal.

My dog already knows how to sit, lie down, and all that. Can I just go straight into the intermediate class?2025-02-07T12:04:16-06:00

We use the clicker training method in our classes, and all classes are taught on that foundation. For that reason, in our experience, dogs who have been home-trained or attended classes elsewhere have a very difficult time “catching up” in our intermediate class. We believe you, your dog, and your training goals will be best served by attending our beginner class first. Feel free to call us at 479.444.0300 for further discussion on this issue.

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