CCC Level 1

A relationship-centered foundation course for real-life connection with your dog

Connection, Cooperation & Control™ (CCC) Level 1 is designed for dogs and their humans who want more than obedience cues; it’s for teams who want to build a true partnership.

Rooted in Suzanne Clothier’s relationship-centered approach, CCC focuses on creating meaningful connection, thoughtful cooperation, and calm control through a unique puzzle-based reward system that helps your dog want to work with you, even when you don’t have treats in your pocket.

This course is wonderful for puppies, adolescent dogs, adult dogs, and even dogs who struggle with distractions, overexcitement, or reactivity.

What’s included

• Seven 45–60 minute in-person private lessons with me
  Personalized, hands-on coaching tailored to you and your dog’s unique needs
• Companion e-learning module
  Review each lesson at your own pace, revisit key concepts, and access troubleshooting guidance between sessions
• Personalized training hub
  A private, customized e-learning space created just for you and your dog, where your session recordings will be stored along with lesson recaps, homework guidance, and personalized video feedback based on your submitted training videos
• Video upload support
  Submit training videos between lessons so I can provide feedback and help fine-tune progress before we meet again
• Access to the Loyal Pawrenting community
  Connect with other dog guardians who are currently taking or have completed CCC courses for encouragement, shared wins, and troubleshooting support

What you and your dog will learn

In Level 1, your dog will learn to solve two food puzzles that become meaningful rewards throughout the course, helping build motivation, teamwork, and thoughtful engagement.

Together, we will work on:

• voluntary eye contact and check-ins
• connection and teamwork
• cheerful cooperation
• explicit permission
• a simple relaxation technique to support balance
• reading and responding to changes in arousal
• how your body language and intent influence your dog
• beginning loose leash walking through connection rather than control

Rather than focusing only on cues like sit or stay, this course helps you understand how to work together as a team in the real world, at home, on walks, and around distractions.

Materials needed

To participate in CCC Level 1, there are a few course materials that will need to be purchased separately from an unaffiliated third-party vendor. These items are an essential part of the puzzle-based learning system used throughout the course.

A full materials list, purchase links, and simple setup instructions will be provided after enrollment so you can feel fully prepared before we begin.

Private lesson location & travel

Private sessions are offered in your home for clients located within 20 minutes of 712 Lawton Bridge Rd SW, Smyrna, GA 30082.

If you live outside of this service area, sessions can still absolutely happen — you are welcome to travel to me at the address above for your private lessons.

If you would prefer in-home sessions outside the 20-minute radius, please email me at fina@loyalpawrenting.pet. A separate travel fee may apply based on your distance from my home. Not sure if you’re within the service area? Feel free to reach out before purchasing and I’ll happily help you confirm.

Because every dog deserves a loyal pawrent.

Course Instructor

Fina Garcia Author

Fina Garcia, CPDT-KA, is the founder of Loyal Pawrenting, where dogs are respected as thinking, feeling family members—not products or problems. She blends humane, science-backed training with a playful, compassionate coaching style that helps families and shelter dogs thrive together.