NB. This program is only available to dogs and handlers who have completed the Padfoot Functional Training for Puppies and Dogs (Foundation Level) program.

After a participant has completed our Foundation program, they are invited to continue to develop their dog’s skills (and their own training abilities) through our Intermediate Program.

The Intermediate Program is a natural progression of the skills you have begun working on during the Foundation program. Competency-based, participants work with our coaches to strengthen and increase the reliability of their Look, Recall, Loose Lead Walking, Heeling, Down and Stay (all around distractions) while weaning their dogs off the lure and working on new behaviours including Stand and Middle.

Participants work under our guidance (during the usual 6-week ‘blocks’) to achieve a prescribed level of training, which is demonstrated through a formative assessment process. Most participants (with plenty of dedication and practice) should be able to achieve the necessary standard, and therefore progress to the Bronze level, in just two or three ‘blocks’. There is no time limit on progression - the emphasis is on learning, having fun and developing your dog’s (and your) abilities. Classes run for 45 minutes on Sunday mornings.

The course can be booked below. Video instruction (where applicable) and ongoing support / feedback is available as usual. Alternatively you can consider our Life Membership option, enabling you to attend all classes up to Padfoot Platinum Level for a single payment of $600.