For those of you who wish to further train their dogs to a more superior level, Four Paws K9 Training offer both Intermediate and Advanced Obedience levels.

These classes are designed for those who want total control of their dog both on lead and off. Dogs of all breeds and ages can reach these levels, all it takes is persistence and determination on your part.

And why wouldn't you want your dog to progress to these levels?

The Intermediate level is designed to perfect those exercises taught in the Basic level but also introduces pattern heeling, moving away from your dog when in a command position, hand signals and some minimal off lead work. Commands are "sharpened" and dogs are proofed to a higher level with heavier distractions.

The Advanced level is for those owners who want optimum performance from their dogs both on lead and off. Dogs are proofed with maximum distractions and owners can expect to work their dogs at varying distances - off lead of course! Advanced Obedience also includes the teaching of targeting work, tricks and silent commands.

Please refer to the Attainable Standards below.

The sky's the limit with what you can achieve through obedience training!

As per our Basic level, the Intermediate and Advanced level memberships are for 12 months. A yearly renewal fee is payable if you have not passed within the timeframe and wish to continue training.

Attainable Standards

Intermediate Standard:

	Sit/Stay (until released, move away - short distances)
	Drop/Stay (until released, move away - short distances)
	Stand/Stay (handler moves around - short distances)
	Recall (to handler, sit and finish at heel position - some off lead)
	Heeling (introducing left and right turns, left and right about turns)
	Handler Focus exercises
	Intermediate agility exercises
	Hand signals
	Food and Command Refusal (higher level)

Advanced Standard (Mostly off-lead work):

	Sit/Stay (handler out of sight- various lengths of time)
	Drop/Stay (handler out of sight - various lengths of time)
	Stand/Stay (handler out of sight)
	Drop from distance
	Drop on the move from heel
	Stand on the move from heel
	Sit on the move from heel
	Drop from recall (varying distances)
	Sit from recall (varying distances)
	Recall (to handler, present to sit and finish at heel position - off lead, various distances)
	Heeling (various complicated turns, i.e. figure 8's etc - off lead)
	Recalls over obstacles
	Send outs
	Scent Discrimination/Item searches
	Advanced agility exercises (directed, off lead)
	Rally'O Training
	Trick training and targeting techniques
	Hand Signals
	Proofing of all exercises - maximum level
	Food and Command Refusals (owner away from dog)