Beginner training sets a basic foundation, like elementary school and middle school for dogs. All key skills are introduced, but beginner dogs are still easily distracted, and duration of obedience is limited.

At MyPack, the first week of board and train, or the first set of six group classes covers beginner training topics.

• For puppies, MyPack beginner training prepares them to pass the American Kennel Club (AKC) STAR Puppy program

• MyPack beginner dogs have a good start with training in all 15 apples in the Apples4Apples program

• Dogs with MyPack begginer training are also well on their way to being able to pass the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test

• Gradually increasing distance, duration, and distraction will improve this basic skillset