What do we mean when we talk about Foundations for Competition dogs?
We are referring to the very wide range of base skills, behaviors, and attitudes that make a dog ready to learn just about any set of behaviors for any sport. If your dog loves to interact with you, shows good focus and impulse control and has a few basic behaviors, the sky is the limit in terms of what you can accomplish.
Classes in this school are extremely valuable to all dogs that are destined for competition, and most are suitable for both young and old dogs alike. the more foundation skills you can work through and master with your dog, the easier and more joyful the rest of your training will be!
If you’re looking for a place to start, look no further than our Foundation courses.
Foundation Courses
FE105: Get Focused! taught by Deborah Jones, Judy KellerFE115: Baby Genius taught by Julie DanielsFE120: Performance Fundamentals taught by Deborah Jones, Judy KellerFE125: Adolescent Sport Dogs taught by Julie DanielsFE130: Toys - Developing Cooperation and Play taught by Shade WhiteselFE135: Shaping Demystified taught by Sarah StremmingFE145: First Things First - Puppy Foundations for a Bright Future taught by Erin LynesFE150: Play Skills for FCI Heeling taught by Kamal FernandezFE155: Crucial Concepts of Competition - Shaping/Luring/Capturing and More! taught by Shade WhiteselFE165: Magic Mats: Where to be, When to go, and What to do taught by Julie DanielsFE175: School of Fish - Raising a Performance Puppy taught by Barbara CurrierFE205: Focus Games taught by Deborah Jones, Judy KellerFE210: Shaping taught by Sue Ailsby, Heather LawsonFE220: Control that Crazy Canine - Developing Impulse Control in the Competition Dog taught by Nancy Gagliardi LittleFE240: Calling All Dogs taught by Caden Cristopher (Chrissi Schranz)FE280: Cutting Out the Cookies (or Toys!) - Reducing Reinforcement for R+ Trainers taught by Shade WhiteselFE315: Are You Ready? Trial Preparation for Competition taught by Ann SmoradoFE320: Toys - Advanced Concepts taught by Shade WhiteselFE330: Shaping for Agility and Obedience Foundations taught by Kamal FernandezFE335: Spaces In Between taught by Shade WhiteselFE340: Beyond the Basics: Shaping Advanced Skills taught by Deborah Jones, Judy KellerFE350: Build Your Bond -- Recalls taught by Donna HillFE355: Rock-Solid Stays for Competition & Real Life taught by Nicole Wiebusch FE360: Achieving a Balance Between Motivation and Control taught by Deborah Jones, Judy KellerFE370: ALL THE SPORTS: Foundation for the Cross-training Canine taught by Sara BrueskeFE385: The Science of Training: Think, Plan, Do! taught by Amy Cook, PhDFE405: Thriving Under Pressure taught by Petra FordFE415: Zen Logic - Making Sense of Self Control taught by Deborah Jones, Judy KellerFE420: Bye, Bye Cookie: Hello Delayed Reinforcement! taught by Laura WaudbyFE425: Teenage Tyrants: Surviving Your Dog's Adolescence taught by Sarah StremmingFE435: Behavior Chain Games; Reducing Reinforcement the Easy Way taught by Sara BrueskeFE440: Shaping Games - Clean Mechanics and Keen Observations taught by Julie DanielsFE445: Crazy Good! Self-Control Games for the Wild Child taught by Julie DanielsFE450: Training Levels - Level 1 taught by Sue Ailsby, Heather LawsonFE455: Beyond the Backyard: Distraction Training for Competition and Real Life! taught by Nicole Wiebusch FE460: Training Levels -- Level 2 taught by Sue Ailsby, Heather LawsonFE485: All the Sports: Building on the Basics taught by Sara BrueskeFE490: Build the Bond: Recalls Part 1 taught by Donna HillFE495: Build the Bond: Recalls Part 2 taught by Donna HillFE505: The Book: Train the dog in front of you! taught by Denise FenziFE515: Hound About Town - Lifestyle Skills and Manners Training taught by Heather LawsonFE518: Loose Leash Walkers Anonymous taught by Heather LawsonFE545: May the reinforce be with you! taught by Caden Cristopher (Chrissi Schranz)FE550: Unbroken taught by Hannah BraniganFE580: Mission Accomplished! taught by Julie FlaneryFE595: Bombproof Behaviors taught by Sara BrueskeFF100: Fully Focused taught by Deborah Jones, Judy KellerFF110: Pay to Play: Using Food to Get Great Toy Play taught by Sara BrueskeFF115: Control Games for All the Sports taught by Sara BrueskeFF120: Shaping Skills taught by Kamal FernandezFF125: The Adolescent Dog: Making a Terrific Teenager! taught by Erin LynesFF140: Connect and Engage with Games: Build Focus for Sport Dogs taught by Nicole Wiebusch FF145: Food Cues and Markers: Powerful Reinforcement for Clean Training taught by Shade WhiteselFF150: Greet Expectations: The Art of the Polite Hello! taught by Erin LynesFF160: The PROOF is in the Training: Building Strong Behaviors taught by Nicole Wiebusch FF225: Energized Engagement taught by Petra FordFF280: Empowerment taught by Julie DanielsFF310: From the Backyard to the Ring: Conquering Distractions for Competition Success taught by Nicole Wiebusch FF470: Cookie Jar Games taught by Julie DanielsFF475: Advanced Cookie Jar Games taught by Julie DanielsRA560: Shape Up - Improving and Maintaining Your and Your Dog's Shaping Skills taught by Julie Flanery
Electives are those classes that we want and need but don’t quite fit anywhere else! Check this section often and see what might be available for you!
Electives Courses
EL110: Beyond the Click: Adventures in +R2.0 taught by Helene LawlerEL120: Volunteer Ready! Therapy Dog Skills taught by Heather LawsonEL130: Senior Dogs Staying Young: Body and Mind taught by Julie Daniels, Karen KayEL800: Unlock Your Handling Potential: Handler Fitness 101 taught by Liz JoyceFE190: It's All In Your Head - Developing Your Mental Game taught by Andrea HarrisonFE193: Don't Worry Be Happy taught by Andrea HarrisonFE195: Love the One You Are With - Being the Best Team Possible taught by Andrea HarrisonFE198: No More Excuses - Building Accountability and Motivation taught by Andrea HarrisonFE290: Handle This - make the most of goals, planning and learning taught by Andrea HarrisonFE293: Tough Enough - Handling Difficult People with Grace taught by Andrea HarrisonFE295: Infinite Possibilities - Think your way to success with Clarity taught by Andrea HarrisonFE298: Unleash Personal Potential taught by Andrea HarrisonFE345: Imitation and Mimicry - You Can Do It taught by Julie FlaneryFE375: Is This It? Match To Sample taught by Heather LawsonFE525: Managing Multi-Dog Mayhem taught by Loretta MuellerFE540: Knock-knock: From Chaos to Calm taught by Nancy TuckerFE565: Finding Five - Training for a Busy World taught by Caden Cristopher (Chrissi Schranz)FE585: Modifier Cues taught by Heather LawsonFE590: Out and About taught by Caden Cristopher (Chrissi Schranz)FE600: Shoot the Dog! taught by Amy JohnsonFE620: Photographer's Choice taught by Amy JohnsonFE630: Clone the Dog (Photoshop for Photographers) taught by Amy JohnsonFE640: Compose the Dog - Photographic Composition taught by Amy JohnsonFE650: Adjust the Dog - Introduction to Lightroom taught by Amy JohnsonFE655: Enhance the Dog: Advanced Photo Composition taught by Amy JohnsonFE660: Chase the Dog - Photographing Dogs in Motion taught by Amy JohnsonFE670: Expose the Dog taught by Amy JohnsonFE680: See the Dog: Developing Your Photographic Vision taught by Amy JohnsonFE690: Collage the Dog: Creating Photo Collages in Photoshop taught by Amy JohnsonFE750: From Trainer to Teacher 1: Beginning the Transition taught by Deborah Jones, Lee FoxFE760: From Trainer to Teacher 2: Strengthening your Skills taught by Deborah Jones, Lee FoxFE770: Business End of the Dog: Marketing for Pet Professionals taught by Melissa BreauFE780: Business End of the Dog - Building a Wordpress Website taught by Melissa BreauFE790: Building a Website Advanced: Handler’s Choice taught by Melissa BreauFF210: Brain Benders - Cognition & Thinking Games taught by Heather LawsonFF220: Tricks for the Thinking Canine taught by Sara BrueskeFF230: Tricks with a Purpose taught by Sara BrueskeFF240: Tricks for Titles taught by Sara BrueskeFF410: Cognitive Challenges: The Key to How Your Dog Thinks taught by Barbara LloydFF420: Cabin Fever - More Games for Small Spaces and Indoors taught by Donna HillFF450: The Daredevil Within - Building Confidence Through Skateboarding taught by Donna HillFF460: Brain Games - Puzzles for Canines taught by Donna HillFF490: Greeting Skills: From Friendly Tornadoes to Warm Hellos taught by Nancy TuckerRA590: Tricked into Freestyle: From Foundation to Fantastic! taught by Julie Flanery
