Puppy Play 102 - Intro to Electronic Collars and Off-leash Obedience

Attending 101 is a prerequisite for attending 102.

Puppy Play 101 - July 19 and August 1 from 5-7pm - Introduction to Puppy Play and Basic Obedience

Puppy Play 102 -August 1 from 7:30-9:30pm - Introduction to Electronic collar training and Off-leash Obedience

Are you a budding Handler, Top, pup, sub or Dominant who would like to develop or improve your Leash and Pet Handling skills?

While this class is centered around Puppy Play, we invite all pets, critters, subs, Doms and Handlers to attend as the concepts being taught are adaptable to all things Behavior.

In this class, we will cover the fundamentals of Operant Conditioning, marker training, and lay foundational work for Engagement rituals and Obedience. Student handlers will learn how to evaluate and establish baselines for each pup and to modify techniques and practices to preserve safety and health. Students will learn how to play on each other's strengths, mold weaknesses into strengths, all while building a deeper bond with each other.

What to bring:

• Dress comfortably - think gym and athletic wear. You should be wearing something you can comfortably squat, crawl, and move around

• Water and your own snacks/food

• slave or puppy hood - must be able to see and breathe comfortably

• Leash - if you have

• Collar - if you have

• Treats - be creative: m&ms, skittles, croutons, grapes, apple slices and tampons have been used. Don't ask. Treats should be something that the pup can easily chew and swallow, but please be mindful of choking risks.

• Puppy toys - tugs, balls, squeaky toys- if you like 'em and you have 'em, bring 'em.

We will have leashes on hand for anyone who needs to borrow them for class. If you're missing any gear, we can work around it.

About the Instructor:

The Samoan Goddess, Miss Jade, hails straight from the Islands of Samoa, is a Marine Corps Veteran and has worked in the Behavioral Psychology industry for over a decade as a Life Skills and Executive Functioning Coach for neurodivergent adults. She has owned her own Behavioral coaching practice for the last 8 years, teaching clients how to mitigate PTSD symptoms by creating better coping habits, while also contracting as a trainer to help other Therapy practices create and incorporate Animal-assisted therapies into their programs. She enjoys watching her students grow and gain self-confidence in their ability to problem-solve under pressure and on their feet.

Health & Safety:

You are responsible for your own health and safety. Pups should be able to do 10 squats comfortably and be able to move around on all fours for 3-5-min increments. If you have any health and mobility limitations that may affect our work together (high blood pressure, bad knees, etc.), please disclose them during class so we can adjust ourselves accordingly. You are your own best advocate, and we strongly encourage self-advocacy during class.