Bracing Skills

This course teaches you and your dog how to help stabilize you, assist you getting up and down, and pull a wheelchair. No real weight is applied to the dog in class. We will explain how and when to start applying pressure. It will take time for your dog’s muscles to build. Because we don’t apply weight dogs under 2 year may take this course.

Week #1

Stand – Still
Bracing Stance – Applying pressure
Where it all begins.

Week #2

Brace from Chair
Brace from Floor
Brace while Standing

Week #3

Bracing in motion
Steps
Stability on uneven surfaces

Week #4

Bracing in motion continued.
Forward Pull from sitting or standing
Momentum aid.

First Class Only Please Bring:

Proof of Veterinary Care (AKA – Record of Vaccinations)
Payment for Course in full or the remainder due after your deposit.
Signed Waiver for the Course.

Bring to Every Class:

Leash attached to your dogs flat collar, Martingale collar, or training tool you use.
Please no “flexi” or extendable leashes, also no bungee leashes.
Treat Rewards or Toys for your pup (please no squeaking toys)
Poo bags / Clean up kit
Treat pouch strongly encouraged.
If you have bracing equipment for your dog please bring it to each class.

Fee

Standard: $200.00
Reserve: $25.00 (non-refundable)