The Funbedience course is designed to transform traditional obedience training into a fun and engaging experience for both you and your dog. Here's an overview of what the course offers:
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Fun Approach to Obedience: The course emphasises making obedience enjoyable, breaking the stereotype of it being serious and boring. It's suitable for service dogs, agility dogs, heelwork to music dogs, and pet dogs alike.
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Games-Based Learning: Led by Competitive Obedience Pro Linda Hughes, the course introduces the fundamentals of obedience through games and fun activities, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
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Focus and Engagement: The course starts with key foundations of focus and proximity, using games to enhance your dog's attention and engagement with you, regardless of the environment.
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Desire for Rewards: A crucial aspect of the course is building your dog's desire for rewards, ensuring they find the activities reinforcing and enjoyable.
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Progressive Training: The course covers various aspects of obedience, including heelwork, retrieves, recalls, sendaways, and distance control. It breaks down each exercise into small, achievable steps, allowing you to build on your dog's skills progressively.
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Foundation for All Training: Basic obedience is highlighted as the foundation for all pet training, providing essential skills for a well-behaved family dog or a competitive obedience participant.
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Advanced Techniques: The course includes advanced techniques like nose touch targeting and hand target training, helping you achieve precision and drive in heelwork.
For more information and to explore the course further, you can visit the Absolute Dogs store.