Cost: $245
This course will meet on the following Saturdays, 11:30pm at the 2SD Studio, located at Stony Point Fashion Park . Additionally, there will be field trips held in various locations around RVA .
Class Schedule:
Week 1: Saturday, Aug 1 11:30am - 2SD
Week 2: Saturday, Aug 8 11:30am - Location TBD
Week 3: Saturday, Aug 15 11:30am - 2SD
Week 4: Saturday, Aug 22 11:30am - Location TBD
Week 5: Saturday, Aug 29 11:30am - 2SD
**NO CLASS SEPT 5 - LABOR DAY WEEKEND**
Week 6: Saturday, Sept 12 11:30am - Location TBD
Week 7: Saturday, Sept 19 11:30am - 2SD GRADUATION!!🎓🎓🎓🎓
NOTE: Some of these are "out and about" and subject to weather conditions. Any classes that need to be rescheduled will be tacked on to the end of the class and graduation will be pushed.
Social Butterfly: Intermediate 1 Obedience Class
Love to adventure about town and want your pup by your side? This class is perfect for pet parents eager to bring their furry friends on every adventure! Have Pup, Will Travel is our Intermediate Obedience class, designed to prepare your dog for success in busy, distracting environments.
Building on basic obedience, this class focuses on:
• Advanced focus and attention.
• Steady stays and reliable recalls (even in exciting situations).
• Walk-by “leave it” que among other essential skills in distractive environments
• Fun tricks and new behaviors to enhance your pup’s training journey.
What makes this class truly special? We take training out into the real world! Through outings to public settings, your pup will gain valuable experience navigating various scenarios, paving the way to becoming an AKC Canine Good Citizen.
Our field trip locations are intentionally not set in advance. Each class is made up of different dogs, handlers, and skill levels, and we design every outing to match that group in real time. This allows us to choose environments that set everyone up for success, whether that means lower-distraction spaces to build confidence or more dynamic settings to appropriately challenge progress. By tailoring each field trip to the needs and abilities of the class, we create a more productive, supportive experience for every dog and handler.
At 2SpeakDog, we believe training is a family affair! We encourage the whole family to participate, and if you have young children, we recommend two adults attend when possible to ensure a smooth experience.
Prerequisites:
This class is ideal for dogs of all ages who have mastered foundational skills and polite leash manners. Your pup is eligible to join if they’ve completed one of the following:
• Basic Level II.
OR
• Walking Workshop Levels I and II and a 45-minute private evaluation and training session (contact us to schedule).
• If you’re new to 2SpeakDog but believe this class is the right fit for you and your pup, we’d love to hear from you! Please reach out to us.
If you’re ready to turn your pup into the ultimate social butterfly, sign up for Have Pup, Will Travel! Where obedience meets adventure.
NOTE: To participate in any class, 2SD requires proof of rabies vaccination.. WE DO ACCEPT and highly recommend Antibody Titer Tests