Build your dog’s Life Skills for Colorado Adventures in Level 2 Training Classes!
Group dog training classes in Fort collins, CO
We know that you want to get your dog ready to be out and about by your side for all of your adventures!
Our Level 2 topical classes focus on specific areas that are common challenges for many active dog owners like you, so that you can dial in on the training goals and challenges that are top priority with your dog!
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Level 1 Class Skill Check or equivalent private lessons, or experience at another training company – If you have taken a Level 1 class elsewhere, you can you the Adventure Dog Club at a Level 2 class if your dog also meets the following criteria:
Your dog is 6 months or older.
Your dog is up-to-date on vaccinations.
You and your dog are familiar with the concepts of marker training & reward-based training. (If not, we recommend taking a Level 1 class with us first!)
Skills: Your dog can settle on a mat with ease and hold that position for a short amount of time (10-30 seconds).
Focus: Your dog can focus on you around some distractions. We understand this probably isn’t perfect yet, but if you are joining at Level 2 you and your dog should have some experience with this already from your work in a Level 1 class or equivalent private lessons.
Get Started in Level 2 with an
Adventure Dog Club Membership!
If you are ready to continue your dog’s training with lots of support from the Summit team, the Adventure Dog Club Membership is for you!
With your Adventure Dog Club Membership, you can . . .
Bundle multiple Level 2 sessions to save $$! (Plus Recreational Electives!)
Commit to ongoing learning to get you and your dog the most comprehensive support as you continue your life together!
Pick the learning speed that works for you! Come to classes once a week, twice a week, or some combination depending on the level of support you and your dog need.
Schedule your dog’s learning with lots of flexibility! You have plenty of options to schedule your class credits, and there is no penalty for skipping a week of class due to travel or other conflicts.
The Adventure Dog Club Membership flexes with your dog as they Level Up.
You and your dog can take Recreational Electives at the Level 2 level!
And when your dog Levels Up from Level 2 with a Skill Check,
you can jump in to Level 3 classes on the same membership!
One Membership. Multiple Class Levels. Flexibility & Customization for You & Your Dog!
Join our community of dog guardians working with our dogs to create the best lives together! Choose your class dates, work up through the class levels as your dog gains skills, and adapt your training classes around your schedule and goals.
ADVENTURE DOG CLUB - STANDARD
Up to 5 Classes/Month - $250
ADVENTURE DOG CLUB - UNLIMITED
Unlimited Classes / Month - $375
WHAT WILL YOU & YOUR Dog LEARN IN Level 2?
Level 2: Life Skills class rotates between 5 learning modules, and you can jump in at any time (you don’t need to start on Module 1)!
Each module repeats for all of the Level 2 classes offered on a calendar week (Sunday-Saturday). Come to one or multiple Level 2 class sections each week to maximize your learning at your preferred pace.
You and your dog can work through the modules each month as needed; once you pass the Level 2 Skill Check you can move up to Level 3!
Click each + to learn more about what is covered in each Level 2 Class Module!
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In this module, your dog will learn to follow your movement, walk politely past and towards distractions and how to wait for your permission to sniff instead of pulling you from smell to smell. You will learn how to handle the leash without tension and how to use the environment as a reward for great leash walking skills!
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This module focuses on the two most important safety skills: coming when called and staying in place despite distractions. You will learn how to build your dog’s recall around distractions and how to practice safely in challenging environments. Your dog will also practice their stay skill to build up distance, distraction and duration for staying in place until released.
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In this module we will talk about setting up a polite greeting routine with your dog, as well as practicing skills for polite greetings both on leash and at home that will help you and your dog to get on the same page. Let’s help your dog navigate the excitement of meeting new friends, whether at your front door or out in public.
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In this module, we will explore how play and games can build a stronger relationship and improve engagement with your dog. You will learn to use luring and shaping techniques to teach fun tricks, search games, and movement puzzles that keep your dog mentally and physically fulfilled.
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This week is for extra practice, refining skills from any of the other modules that need bonus attention, and exploring fresh topics and challenges that your class instructors create for you and your dog!
It’s one of our favorite weeks because it is a little bit different every time!
Let’s Get Scheduled for a Level 2 class!
PAUSE! Have you gotten your Adventure Dog Club Membership yet?
Unless you want to pay the higher drop-in price for each session you attend, start with that step!
Ready to Level Up?!
You and your dog can move up to Level 3 when:
Level 2 Skill Check with Summit - You must complete the Level 2 Skill Check within our program before advancing to a Level 3 class. This is to set all of our students up for success and allow our Level 3 classes to be focused on advanced skills. If you enroll in a Level 3 class as your first service with us, we will ask you to reschedule to a Level 2 class first.
Level 2 attendees & up are invited to join us in monthly drop-in Training Trek classes held at various locations around Fort Collins. We’ll practice training skills in the real life environments that are part of your daily life with your dog!