Description
Prerequisite: RBBM I Concepts (either on-line or in-person)
Reading Assignment: Defensive Living (Author – Bo Hardy); The Gift of Fear (Author – Gavin DeBecker)
Suggested Electives: Puppy Development Course (on-line); Canine Nutrition (on-line)
There is no minimum time span between RBBM and RBBM II, but a 3 month timeframe between these classes is recommended.
Duration:
Group Zoom call prior to class
Class of 9 days
Group Zoom call 3 months after class
This in-person, 9 day course allows students to discover how to reach a dog that needs some behavior modification, through methods long developed, and affect the dog for a better outcome. After evaluations of each potential dog, you will be assigned a dog to learn how to live with 24/7. By becoming a teaching/learning partner with your dog, you begin learning a different method of affecting dogs, changing your perspective of what a dog is, and is capable of, and learning how to be in a deeper relationship with a dog that the dog understands and responds well.
The purpose of this course is to detail more of the concepts, through practical application of RBBM concepts. You will learn what it means to communicate effectively, without tools, and create a better understanding between you and any dog. RBBM II is a sea change class for most students in being able to permanently change a dog’s behaviors in a short amount of time. Class time goes into depth on understanding many aspects of dogs mental, physical and temperament states.
Class structure includes approximately 50/50 class lecture/discussions and exercises. There is a heavy emphasis on reading, listening and note taking during class and after. There is a higher level of physical requirement for this class due to the nature of working with dogs outside, and in different locations. Between the walks, the exercises and the movements with your dog, you will average 4 – 7 miles of movement per day (although not all at one time). There will be many different categories of exercises and work with dogs that are shown, practiced and learned.
Additional Information
We request all participants and their dogs always remain a minimum of 8’ or more away from each other. Please keep the minimum 8′ distance at all times, with or without a dog in hand.
Rental cars(a van or SUV) can be shared to save on expenditures. Please choose the option that you feel safest. If you decide to share a vehicle, ideally only 2 humans and 2 dogs per car.
(Chain leash is a recommended tool to bring for tethering your dog in the car for safety).
Bring athletic/comfortable walking shoes. We will be doing a LOT of walking with our dogs.
This class includes a high amount of activity with a husky/husky mix that will PULL A LOT.
Arrive early at the center each day(suggested arrival between 8:00-8:30 a.m.) to adventure/perimeter walk your dog on the property. Class begins promptly @ 9 a.m.
Bottled water will be available, and we also suggest bringing your own reusable.
The La Quinta in McKinnney and Allen, TX allow pets for a fee and have offered a bagged breakfast for their guests.
OR
You may also try VRBO or AirB&B to find a house. Melissa, Farnersville, Leonard are towns close to the center.
We DO NOT recommend sharing a room. Some of these dogs need the space and no crates will be used. Your dog will be with you 24/7.
Many of the restaurants with outdoor seating in McKinney and Allen are pet friendly(remember your dog will be with you 24/7). There are plenty of grocery stores around(Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Costco) if you wish to purchase food and take it back to your house/room.
