Good State of

Mind

Having a dog that knows a lot of commands is nice, but we also want your dog to be well-rounded mentally.

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This means not having excessive amounts of fear or anxiety or living life without any sense of impulse control.

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Your dog should be able to exist with dogs and other people calmly and not feel stressed about everyday events.

Good

Manners

There's a lot of behaviors that involve good manners.

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This includes not jumping up on guests, settling down on their bed when asked to, not barking frantically out the window every time the wind blows.

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No stealing food, chewing, getting into the trash, stealing things to play "keep away", and knowing when it's time to play and when it's time to relax.

On-Leash

Obedience

Calm leash walking without pulling you over when they see a squirrel.

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Sitting and waiting calmly behind you when entering or exiting doors.

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The ability to calmly lay on the floor when you're at the vet's office, a cafe or sitting on a park bench, even while other dogs are acting crazy and not listening to their owners.

Off-Leash

Obedience

Keep your front door open as you carry in groceries without worrying your dog will sneak out and run off.

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Go to the park to throw the ball while your dog ignores other dogs and people and doesn't leave your side without permission.

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Take your dog hiking or camping without restricting them with a leash!