Outdoor Life Skills

Build real‑world manners, confidence, and emotional regulation in outdoor environments.

Our Outdoor Life Skills program takes your dog’s training beyond the classroom and into the real world. This four‑week course focuses on helping dogs stay connected, calm, and responsive in outdoor settings where distractions are naturally higher. Using humane, science‑based training methods, we teach dogs how to navigate parks, trails, and public spaces with confidence and clarity.

 Each week introduces structured exercises that build emotional regulation and real‑world reliability. Guardians receive clear coaching and practical strategies they can use immediately on walks and outings. Classes run outdoors, with adjustments for weather as needed.

 What this class covers

Your dog will learn practical, real‑world skills including:

• Engagement and focus around outdoor distractions

• Loose‑lead walking on varied terrain

• Calm, predictable passing of dogs, people, bikes, and strollers

• Boundary skills for curbs, trails, and parking lots

• Settle‑on‑the‑go for outdoor environments

• Confidence‑building through safe novelty and obstacles

• Recall games and long‑line handling

Who this class is for

• Dogs who have completed a foundations or puppy class

• Dogs who are comfortable working around other dogs and people

• Guardians looking to strengthen real‑world manners and outdoor confidence

Outcome

By the end of the program, your dog will have stronger outdoor skills, improved regulation, and the ability to navigate real‑life environments with you as a team.  You will finish the class relaxing on a patio, eating appetizers with your dog calmly at your feet!