{"product_id":"the-retriever-project","title":"The Retriever Project","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Retriever Project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 6-Week Intensive Training Programme for Labradors, Golden Retrievers \u0026amp; Retriever Crosses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabradors and Retrievers are some of the friendliest and most affectionate dogs you can own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey are also often incredibly enthusiastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your dog pulls towards people, gets over excited around other dogs, struggles to settle, ignores you when something more interesting appears, or believes everything they find belongs in their mouth, this course has been designed with them in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Retriever Project\u003c\/strong\u003e is a structured six-class training programme designed to improve calmness, focus, impulse control and responsiveness around real-life distractions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e €265\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasses:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 1-hour sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wednesday\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7:00pm–8:00pm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Class Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Age:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lee Dog Training, Midleton, Co. Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLessons 1–5 take place weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is then a \u003cstrong\u003eone-week training break\u003c\/strong\u003e before Lesson 6, meaning the final lesson takes place two weeks after Lesson 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gives owners time to practise independently before returning for the final class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Is This Course For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLabrador Retrievers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGolden Retrievers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetriever Cross Breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDogs must be at least \u003cstrong\u003e6 months old\u003c\/strong\u003e and comfortable working around other dogs in a controlled group environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNervous or Reactive Dogs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis class is not suitable for nervous, fearful or reactive dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExposing a nervous or reactive dog to a busy group environment before they are ready can increase stress and make these behaviours worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor dogs struggling with nervousness, fear or reactivity around people or other dogs, we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ePrivate 1-to-1 Training\u003c\/strong\u003e instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat We Will Work On\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the programme we will work on practical skills designed specifically around the common challenges seen in Labradors and Retrievers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocus and engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent Sit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoose lead walking\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCalm behaviour around other dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImpulse control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlace and Stay\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecall around distractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHold, Drop and Leave\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorking around food, toys, people and other dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReal-world training exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach lesson builds on the previous week, allowing both dog and owner to develop progressively throughout the programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAssessment Required Before Booking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Training Assessment \u0026amp; 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