Graduate’s Advanced Classes
Our graduate-level programs include Adventure Beyond the Bark, Life Outside the Bark, and Therapy Prep. These courses put advanced skills into practice, from trail etiquette and city confidence to therapy or CGC preparation, helping your dog stay reliable, well-mannered, and connected in the real world.
Adventure Beyond the Bark
For Out of the Bark Graduates or dogs who have instructor approval
Explore Livermore and Pleasanton’s top dog-friendly trails while building key skills for outdoor adventures. In this class, you’ll learn essential skills like leash handling, “free” and “wait,” recall, when to leash or allow freedom, managing dog-dog greetings, and more. It’s the perfect way to deepen your bond and enjoy nature with your dog by your side.
6 Sessions, 50 minutes per session | $360
Pre-Requisite: Out of the Bark Graduate or instructor approval
Life Outside the Bark:
City Edition
For Out of the Bark Graduates or dogs who have instructor approval
Help your dog thrive in the hustle and bustle of city life. This class focuses on building confidence and manners in urban environments—think busy sidewalks, polite greetings with people and dogs, leash walking through crowded areas, and settling at dog-friendly cafes and shops. Build the skills your dog needs to stay polite, focused, and comfortable wherever city life takes you.
6 Sessions, 50 minutes per session | $360
Pre-Requisite: Out of the Bark Graduate or instructor approval
Therapy Prep
For Out of the Bark Graduates or dogs who have instructor approval
This 6 week advanced level course focuses on building reliable leash walking, polite greetings, relaxation (while the pet parent is working with or talking to another person), recall, and general good public behavior using training games and Canine Good Citizen preparatory exercises
6 Sessions, 50 minutes per session | $360
Pre-Requisite: Out of the Bark Graduate or instructor approval