{"product_id":"back-to-basics","title":"Back to Basics","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Week Training Course\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eSaturdays, 8:45am–9:45am\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eTed’s Place Adventure \u0026amp; Training Park, Springton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e8 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Capped at 8 participants per term\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInvestment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $450\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack to Basics is a comprehensive, relationship-focused training course designed to build confident dogs and capable handlers for real-life living. This is not a quick-fix obedience class. It’s a thoughtfully structured program that teaches you how to understand, communicate with, and train your dog in a way that lasts well beyond the course.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver eight weeks, we work through foundational skills, real-world reliability, play, engagement, exposure, and problem-solving, giving you the tools to build a dog you can live with, travel with, and take into everyday environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo ensure quality and individual support, the course is capped at just 8 participants, with multiple experienced trainers present each week. This allows for genuine one-on-one coaching within a group environment, so you’re supported at your own pace while still benefiting from shared learning and community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraining is practical, progressive, and designed to translate into real life. 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