ADVANCED OBEDIENCE PROGRAm

More Skills. Greater Reliability. More Freedom.

The Advanced Obedience Program gives us more time to build a broader skill set, strengthen reliability around real-world distractions, and introduce off-leash obedience through proper e-collar conditioning.

No previous training is required. This program is designed for owners who want a more comprehensive level of obedience, control, and freedom with their dog.

Blackhawk K-9 trainer practicing advanced obedience with a dog around real-world distractions.

WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR

More Time to Build a More Complete Skill Set

Some owners want more than basic household obedience. They want stronger reliability, additional skills, and the ability to safely give their dog greater freedom.

The additional training time allows us to teach and reinforce a wider range of skills, increase expectations around distractions, and introduce clear e-collar communication for off-leash obedience.

The Advanced Obedience Program May Be a Good Fit If Your Dog Needs:

  • A broader and more comprehensive obedience skill set
  • Greater reliability around duration, distance, and distractions
  • Proper e-collar conditioning and off-leash obedience
  • More control and freedom in everyday life

No previous training is required. Dogs displaying aggression, significant reactivity, serious fear, or complex behavioral concerns may require the Behavior Rehabilitation Program.

WHAT YOUR DOG WILL LEARN

More Skills for Greater Reliability and Freedom

The additional training time allows us to build foundational obedience, introduce more advanced expectations, and develop the communication needed for reliable off-leash work.

Foundational Obedience

Clear responses to sit, down, place, recall, and other practical commands used throughout everyday life.

Duration, Distance, and Distractions

Your dog learns to maintain commands for longer periods, respond from farther away, and remain reliable around increasingly difficult distractions.

Leash and Heel Skills

Improved engagement, reduced pulling, stronger positioning, and more structured movement around real-world distractions.

Public and Real-World Obedience

Practical training in appropriate environments to improve your dog’s responsiveness, manners, and control outside the home.

E-Collar Conditioning

A structured introduction to the e-collar as a clear communication tool, paired with commands your dog understands.

Off-Leash Reliability

Training designed to improve responsiveness, recall, and accountability when your dog is working without a leash in appropriate environments.

Blackhawk K-9 trainer coaching a dog owner during an advanced obedience lesson.

SUPPORT BEYOND THE TRAINING

Learn to Maintain Greater Freedom Safely

Advanced obedience and off-leash reliability depend on clear handling and consistent communication. We teach you how to reinforce your dog’s skills, use the training equipment appropriately, and access continued support whenever questions arise about the work completed during training.

  • Personalized guidance based on your dog and household
  • Hands-on owner lessons during the training program
  • A detailed send-home lesson for a successful transition
  • Reduced rates on future training
  • Lifetime access to Blackhawk K-9 Academy
  • Unlimited follow-up support for the skills and concerns addressed during training

Lesson timing, preparation requirements, and any program-specific equipment will be reviewed during enrollment.

HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS

A More Comprehensive Training Process

The additional training time allows us to build each skill carefully, increase the level of difficulty, and prepare both you and your dog for greater reliability at home.

01

Prepare for Training

Complete the required forms, provide current vaccine records, and share your goals so we can develop an appropriate training plan for your dog.

02

Build and Expand the Skill Set

Your dog progresses through foundational obedience, real-world distractions, e-collar conditioning, and off-leash work at an appropriate pace.

03

Transfer the Skills Home

You receive hands-on instruction in commands, handling, equipment use, and the structure needed to maintain your dog’s progress.

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE QUESTIONS

Questions About the Advanced Obedience Program

Learn more about program eligibility, advanced training expectations, behavior limitations, owner involvement, and maintaining reliability after training.

No. Previous training is not required. The additional time in the Advanced Obedience Program allows us to establish foundational skills before progressing into more advanced reliability, e-collar conditioning, and off-leash obedience.

The Advanced Obedience Program provides more training time, allowing us to teach a broader range of skills, increase reliability around distractions, introduce e-collar communication, and develop off-leash obedience. The Foundation Program focuses on practical everyday obedience and household manners.

Yes. The Advanced Obedience Program includes structured e-collar conditioning to support clear communication and off-leash reliability. Owners receive hands-on instruction so they understand how and when to use the equipment appropriately.

The program is designed to develop stronger off-leash responsiveness and accountability, but no dog can be guaranteed completely reliable in every environment or circumstance. Owners must continue practicing the skills and follow local leash laws and safety requirements.

No. Advanced Obedience focuses on comprehensive obedience, reliability, and off-leash training. Dogs displaying aggression, significant reactivity, serious fear, or complex behavioral concerns may require the Behavior Rehabilitation Program.

You receive hands-on owner instruction, a detailed send-home lesson, lifetime access to BK9 Academy, and unlimited follow-up support for the commands, behaviors, and concerns addressed during training.

READY FOR MORE FREEDOM?

Build More Skills and Greater Reliability

Tell us about your dog, your current challenges, and the level of obedience and freedom you want to achieve. Our team will determine whether the Advanced Obedience Program is the right fit.

Comprehensive Obedience • Lifetime Academy Access • Unlimited Follow-Up Support