Class has started, but it's not too late to join in! You will be able to see all of the lessons regardless of when you enroll.

Imagine having reliable control over your dog – regardless the level of distractions in the environment – while entering and exiting the ring, navigating the course, and spectating or walking around the venue.

Control, engagement, and focus are essential skills for a performance dog to have in training and competition venues for safety reasons, to avoid stress (both yours and the dog's), and to perform successfully. When we struggle to control our dogs with collars, leashes, muscles, and even friends, it takes away from our overall performance. A frantic dog cannot think and an exhausted and frustrated handler cannot perform at their top potential. It also takes away from your ability to concentrate on your handling if you're worrying about whether your dog will really stay at the start line, the child eating ice cream by the ring, or where the leash runner has put your leash at the exit. Obedience is as critical a part of the sport as weaving or jumping.

Forget the myth that obedience kills drive – Donna Savoie will prove that when you cue "heel," your dog will be a happy, enthusiastic partner, moving in sync with you. And when you say "stay," your pup will be vibrating with excitement, ready to spring into action but staying put, awaiting your command.

Through this course you can achieve

• Calm and focused off-leash movement in heel position to the start line and from the finish line to the exit

• A brilliant and reliable start line stay so you can lead out feeling calm and confident

• A reliable recall

• Focus and control while you're talking to your coach or chatting with fellow handlers

• Commitment to task whether it's a calm down-stay while spectating or walking outside to stretch or eliminate

• The ability to ignore tempting distractions around the ring like ring crew, other dogs, and even the kid's ice cream cone!

• A rock-solid “leave it” since there are always toys and snacks on the floor, especially near the starting and ending gates. 

You will find that when you and your dog are engaging with each other, you are a team that is ready to meet any challenge because you're working on the same thing together, thinking about the task at hand together, and enjoying each other's company together.

What is included with your registration?

• 5 modules of lessons and exercises that include written lectures and videos instruction (38 videos)

• Access to all course materials on both mobile devices and your computer

• Downloadable content for off-line access when you're out training

• Ability to ask questions, participate in discussions, and watch all posted videos

• Keep what you buy—No expiring content; after the course ends, you won't be able to ask questions, but the content is still available to you

What additional items are included with a Premier registration?

• Ability to post videos of your dog working (Premier students can post up to 3 videos per day. Videos should be no longer than 3 minutes each.)

• Instructor feedback on video assignments

Prerequisites

Any dog and handler team training for or competing in dog sports will benefit from this course. Dogs should be at least 6 months of age. 

Equipment and space needed

• 6' leash, 3' leash, 20' thin line (or any long line)

• Favorite toys and treats

• A way to hold reinforcement on your person: treat pouch, apron, vest, etc.

• Agility equipment is not required but a jump or two and even a training tunnel is helpful if you have them

• Distractions to scatter such as toys, bowl with food, etc.

• You can use whatever size area you have available

How do I access my Learning Center purchase?

After you complete your purchase using your credit card or PayPal, you will receive 2 email confirmations: the first is a receipt acknowledging that your order has been received and the second email contains the link for your Clean Run Learning Center program. Click on the link in the email to complete enrollment. If you already have a Learning Center account, then you will go directly to your educational program. If you do not, then you will enter your email address and a password to use for this Learning Center program and any future ones your purchase. Please be aware that this is a separate account you are establishing on https://cleanrunonline.com/home and it is not the same as your Clean Run website account (although you can use the same email and password for both accounts). 

If you have a Clean Run website account, then you can also access your program at anytime by signing in at cleanrun.com and selecting Classes/Webinars from the My Account menu. 

Refund Policy

We offer a 90% refund for the class if you request a cancellation at least 5 days before the class begins. There are no refunds once the course has started.

We suggest that you read the information provided carefully before making your purchase. If you have any questions about whether the content is right for you, please email us.