A wider view of life with your dog.
For the guardian who wants to explore both sides of the day: what to do when a moment becomes difficult, and what to consider when it’s time for recovery.
$780 total · Both phases
12 live, online classes · 90 minutes each · 18 hours together
Save $60 compared with enrolling in both phases separately at $420 each.
Phase One · Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m. Eastern
December 9, 16 and 30, 2026; January 6, 13 and 20, 2027. No class December 23.
Phase Two · Saturdays, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Eastern
December 12 and 19, 2026; January 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2027. No class December 26.
Request both-phase detailsOn the form, select both phases to ask about the $780 option. This interest request does not enroll you, charge you or reserve a place.
One moment you’re deciding how to pass another dog. Later, you’re home and wondering why your dog still seems busy. These two complementary series bring both kinds of questions into the learning.
Notice the situation, not just the behavior.
Phase One explores changing circumstances, communication, space and manageable choices.
Give recovery its own attention.
Phase Two explores rest, gentle movement and optional contact without requiring stillness.
Practice one consistent way of thinking.
Across both themes, learn to notice, consider an option, observe the response and reconsider.
Practice the next decision.
Use recognizable outings and household scenes to practice decisions without deliberately creating distress. New details invite you to revise a choice. Quiet reflection and uncertainty belong here, too.
Lorrie teaches each class live online. You’ll work through familiar situations, guided practice, reflection and questions, then revisit a choice as new details appear.
You can speak, use chat, practice seated or reflect quietly. Learning does not depend on putting your dog on camera or creating a difficult situation.
More than the time we spend together.
The class series is supported by written and printable materials, provided alongside the lessons so you can revisit the ideas and reflect in your own way.
Illustrated Field Guides and guided examples
Follow the lesson’s teaching and unfolding scenes. Text equivalents let you follow the examples without relying only on the pictures.
Private worksheets with sample answers
Think through observations and choices with examples and reasoning to help you begin. Your private worksheet is yours to keep.
Separate accountability check-ins
Use a short check-in to record what you noticed or tried. “Not tried yet” is a valid response; individual feedback is not included.
Full Reader Versions and both six-chapter mini-books
Return to the teaching in full prose, then follow the ideas across each phase’s complete book. These are reading materials, not an audio or recording package.
Two complete six-class series.
All six classes in Phase One and all six in Phase Two, with distinct topics and a shared observation-first approach.
Phase One · Everyday decisions
Before the Reaction
Notice observable changes and look for an earlier opportunity to respond.
Communication Beyond the Leash
Practice clearer positioning, invitations and movement while keeping safety in view.
Making Room
Consider usable space and another option when your preferred route disappears.
When Familiar Skills Become Difficult
Learn when to make the situation or request easier instead of repeating a cue.
Beyond Wearing Your Dog Out
Consider movement, scent exploration and comfortable rest without assuming more is better.
Finding Your Way Back
Practice a recovery-minded next decision after a difficult moment.
Phase Two · Recovery in ordinary life
Coming Home Without Switching Off
Explore the transition from activity to recovery without mistaking lying down for rest.
Helping Without Adding More
Consider fewer demands, the surroundings and comfortable opportunities to rest.
Invited Touch and the Right to Leave
Learn the difference between inviting contact and reaching for it. Leaving remains an option.
Recovery Through Gentle Movement
Explore manageable movement guided by your dog’s response, not one correct rhythm.
Choosing the Next Step
Practice deciding whether to reduce demands, move gently, pause or finish.
A Recovery Rhythm for Ordinary Life
Consider one realistic change to an ordinary day and what to observe next.
Is this a fit for you?
Choose both if you want time with the everyday decision-making of Phase One and the deeper recovery focus of Phase Two. If only one theme meets your needs, a single phase is a complete choice in its own right.
- Will the phases cover the same thing?
- They share an approach, not an identical curriculum. Phase One puts recovery among everyday decisions. Phase Two gives passive recovery, gentle movement and invited contact their own exploration.
- Does my dog need to perform or accept touch?
- No live dog demonstration is required. The teaching does not require deliberately triggering your dog, enforcing stillness or obtaining touch.
- What if I’m unsure what I’m seeing?
- Both series make room for observation, uncertainty and reconsidering a choice. You don’t need to arrive with the right answers or demonstrate visible progress to belong.
- Do I have to share personal stories?
- No. You can work with the class examples, keep your worksheet private and choose quiet reflection. Any community sharing is optional.
- Are the classes recorded?
- No. Classes are not recorded. The Field Guides, Reader Versions and mini-books support reading and review; they do not replace the live guided experience.
Choose the breadth that fits your life.
Both phases are $780 total for twelve live classes and materials for both series, saving $60 compared with separate enrollment. If you want to explore both learning paths, select both phases on the interest form and request enrollment details before you decide.
Request both-phase detailsOn the form, select both phases. Lorrie will follow up before you decide; the form does not enroll you or reserve a place.
Guardian education, not diagnosis or treatment. If your dog has a bite history or you have an immediate safety concern, contact Lorrie before joining a group. Discuss health concerns with your veterinarian.
Taught live online by Lorrie J. Harris of Coaching Canine Companions. Open to adults in the United States. Compare both phases.