Next-level concepts for real life. Advanced LifeSkills is an expansion of Beginner LifeSkills—where we deepen the concepts and raise the criteria in a fair, achievable way.

You’ll learn how to be creative turning skill gaps into training games, choose the right situations for your dog’s current level, and build better choices through thoughtful progression. In this class you’ll work on:

Focus: stronger attention with more challenging distractions

Engagement: staying connected through longer, more complex reps

Duration: steadiness and “hold the skill” in busier environments

Self-control: choosing slower, thoughtful responses when excited

Generalization: transferring skills to new contexts

Handler strategy: building games, adjusting criteria, and picking smart setups

Class details

Length: 6 weeks

Session time: 1 hour

Location: All Dog Adventures

Group size: Small groups

Prerequisite: LifeSkills 1, Puppy LifeSkills, or equivalent

Minimum age: 6 months

Equipment & training style Please arrive with a flat collar, martingale collar, or harness, and a 4–6 foot leash. Training is reward-based using food and toys. Not suitable for Dogs with a history of aggression toward dogs or people. A private evaluation is recommended to help choose the best starting point and set your dog up for success.