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Stephanie Duca Dog Training Services



Enriching the human-canine bond through knowledge, trust and obedience

High School


HIGH SCHOOL is a 6 week class. Unless you have permission from Stephanie, THIS CLASS IS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GRADUATES ONLY.

I consider this class to be the "real life" class!

A friendly reminder that there is homework in High School. If you do your homework, this class is a true game changer! I see more maturity in this one class than I do with the other classes combined. Curriculum:
  • HEELING: Day 1, everyone is heeling!
  • SIT STAY: I have to wait until you come back?
  • DOWN STAY: I have to wait until you came back?
  • FOCUS, FOCUS: It's you and me against the world!
  • BACK UP: Out of my space please! Kitchen, stairs, etc!
  • STAND STAY: Great for grooming, exams or simply stand there until I get back.
  • DIRECTION CHANGES: Are you watching your new hand signal?
  • FRONT: Come here to me, right now. Front and center.
  • HEELING: Heeling at all paces. Slow, fast or a stroll. Follow that left “hand signal”
  • DISTRACTIONS: What ball, treat or loud music?
  • WORK VERSES PLAY: When it's time to work verses “sniff”, “mark“ and play.
  • LEARNING EACH OTHERS LANGUAGE: Learning how to communicate and understand each other without relying on that leash!
  • GAMES: Mentally stimulating games for added mental pressure fun!