Out & About
Gain leash-walking skills and confidence in outdoor locations (in and around Rockville, MD)
With the right preparation and practice, walking your dog in the community can be pleasant and worry-free. Our outdoor, community-based class meets in a new location each week around Rockville, MD. Each new environment provides opportunities to fine-tune leash walking, focus, and composure around dogs and people. The instructor feedback you get as you work through each week’s challenges will give you and your dog the confidence and skills you need to navigate “the real world”.
Join us for a special 3 week “Winter Lights” class – soak up the season and enjoy walking and learning with your dog at three different outdoor locations with festive winter lights.
Note: This class is not appropriate for dogs who display reactive behaviors (barking, lunging) toward people or other dogs. Please see our Reactive Dog Classes if your dog displays reactivity toward other dogs.
Age range: 6 months and older
Prerequisites: Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Skills for Adult & Adolescent Dogs (formerly Basic Manners or Adolescent Dog), or instructor’s permission.
Class length: 3 and 4 consecutive week options (not including holidays). 60 minutes each. Make-up classes are not possible.
Fee: 4 week option: $165; 3 week option (Winter Lights): $110
Instructors:
- Lisa Arant (Small and Tall Dog Training)
- Robin Shepherd (Infinite Dog)
To Register:
Check the start dates below, then click the Register for Class button to sign up for a class that works for you.
If the box is empty, there are no classes currently scheduled. Please join the notification list below, so we can email you when we schedule the next class.
Class fees help support the free programs and services provided by Your Dog’s Friend, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating and supporting dog parents.
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