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Functional Basic Obedience

A structured 4-week program for dogs over 1 year old focused on practical everyday obedience, better responsiveness, and real-life follow-through.

Program Overview

This program is specifically designed for dogs who require a stronger foundation in everyday obedience and more effective communication with their owners. We focus on practical skills that improve real-life handling, ensuring your dog understands how to function reliably within your home and neighborhood environment.

Our primary objective is to build functional responsiveness. Rather than focusing solely on isolated commands in a sterile setting, we develop behavior that translates directly to the challenges of daily life, creating a seamless and trustworthy partnership between you and your canine companion.

Program Structure

4 weeks, 3 sessions per week (12 total)

Core Skills Covered

Sit

Stay

Down

Heel

Loose Leash Walking

Recall

Place

Drop It / Leave It

Walking Two Dogs

Who This Program Is For

This program is specifically developed for dogs over 1 year old who require a more robust structure, clearer daily expectations, and practical obedience skills that translate to real-life environments. It is the perfect choice for owners who want to establish a rock-solid everyday foundation before moving into more advanced training, ensuring your canine companion is responsive and reliable in real-life situations.

Training Approach

Our professional training approach is reward-forward, centering on a clear structure and fair follow-through. We utilize food, praise, toys, and repetition to build understanding and confidence first. Reliability is then forged through practical handling and real-life practice, bridging the gap between training environments and everyday functionality.

Session-by-session

$92

Per Session

Pricing Overview

Paying in full saves $75 compared to session-by-session payment.

Program Total Value

$1,029

Based on 12 Sessions

Consultation Required

A consultation is required before enrollment in any Good Buddy Canine program. During this initial session, we assess your dog’s current skills and temperament to determine the most effective program placement for your goals.

Consultation & Next Steps

This program is focused on practical, everyday obedience and real-life usefulness.

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