Control Unleashed: creating a focused and confident dog is a landmark book and program by Leslie McDevitt.
Control Unleashed
This class was designed to help performance dogs learn how to relax after being aroused, focus with many distractions nearby and work off leash reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations. Building upon basic manners your dog already knows, class exercises will teach you how to help your dog relax and not be anxious or stressed out all while improving his behavior. Because relaxation is practiced each week, please bring a mat that you and your dog can fit on.
You will learn to read your dogs body language better so you can set your dog up for success when in different environments. Many adolescence dogs lack emotional control, unfortunately many people want to punish or correct this behavior which only makes the dogs nervous system become more shattered. Helping your dog learn that he is safe in different environments will build his confidence, reduce his fears and his stressed out behaviors.
If your dog is currently unable to maintain a sit/stay with a distance of at least 6 feet, please consider joining a Family Dog I class prior to signing up for Control Unleashed.
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