Overview of Skills N Drills
Within Zen Dog Canine Training, we run a number of group classes for our students—everything from Puppy Kindergarten to sport classes like Rally Obedience and a number of general life skills courses for all ages. But the one that stands out is our advanced obedience course called Skills N Drills.
Why Choose Skills N Drills?
Big, fast-paced, and dynamic, this class deserves a mention because of the dedication of its students who love to get out and play with their dogs. The hard work these dog/handler teams put in week after week, showing up throughout the year is commendable. Skills N Drills students have worked through our entire class set to get to this level, and this is where their efforts get to shine! Through their attendance, they have created a positive and encouraging training community with crazy good skills and dogs with some of the best manners in the city!
Flexible Class Structure
The course runs on a drop-in basis so students don’t have to commit to a stretch of classes, which can be untenable for many with busy schedules. The fee is kept low to encourage participation because a well-trained dog doesn’t happen overnight. It is months (well, years) of hard work, mastering focus and environmental neutrality. Think of dog training like working out at the gym—it’s an ongoing process.
Engaging Training Techniques
We build in a lot of toy play to create engagement and practice various skills using distractions found within the class. Our students work on a variety of dog approaches that simulate normal daily interactions—and beyond. For fun, we incorporate some formal obedience exercises with an emphasis on getting students to become better handlers, not just teachers for their dogs! All the behaviors taught in the lower-level classes are tested and proofed in a number of fun, game-based exercises.
Accommodating All Skill Levels
Everyone works at their dog’s level and is encouraged to consider and modify exercises where needed to honor their dog’s skill level. There is space within the structure of the class to accommodate newbies but still challenge the students who have been coming for years—and there are many students who have been coming for years!
The Joy of Training Together
The promise is to send dogs home tired after class so their people can enjoy the rest of their Saturday, and we fulfill that promise each week. There is very little downtime in class, and when the hour is up, both dog and human leave happy. Skills N Drills is a celebration for people who love getting out each week to work with their dog.
Join Us for Skills N Drills!
The relationship these students create is what makes us so proud, and for that reason, this class deserves its own shout-out!
Want to join us?
Find out more about Skills N Drill Level Two class here!
