Boss Battles are 5-Week Virtual Programs geared towards specific pain points in manners training.
Boss Battles are short, focused training classes designed to tackle common real-life challenges — when they show up, where they show up.
Each battle targets a specific skill or pain point, with practical exercises, real-world application, and trainer feedback to help you make meaningful progress without committing to a long program.
Join individual Boss Battles as they launch, or get early access and priority enrollment through the Archmage Membership.
Calm, polite behavior where life actually happens
This Boss Battle focuses on helping your dog settle, disengage, and make better choices at home — even when exciting things are happening.
We’ll work on:
Calm movement and transitions
Reducing jumping, demand behavior, and chaos
Teaching “do nothing” skills that actually stick
Building structure without constant micromanagement
Ideal for dogs who struggle to relax indoors or get overwhelmed by daily activity.
Living Room Manners 2026
January 12 - February 15
September 14 - October 18
Impulse control for real life - not just obedience drills
This class builds your dog’s ability to pause, assess, and choose calmer behaviors under pressure.
We’ll focus on:
Delay of gratification
Disengagement from triggers
Building emotional regulation
Skills that generalize beyond food or cues
Perfect for dogs who are fast, intense, or easily overstimulated — and handlers who want better decision-making, not just compliance.
Think Before You Act 2026
January 12 - February 15
May 04 - June 07
Walking skills that survive distractions
Loose leash walking isn’t about perfect positions — it’s about communication, timing, and realistic expectations.
We’ll cover:
Leash handling and mechanics
Pattern games and reinforcement timing
Navigating real-world distractions
Preventing pulling before it starts
Designed for everyday walks, not sterile training setups.
Loose Leash, Real Life 2026
March 09 - April 12
September 14 - October 18
Neutrality, confidence, and coping skills in public places
This Boss Battle supports dogs who struggle emotionally in busy or unpredictable environments.
We’ll work on:
Reducing reactivity and overarousal
Building observation without engagement
Handler strategies for space and safety
Recovery skills when things go sideways
Great for dogs who are “fine at home” but unravel in public.
No Public Meltdowns 2026
March 09 - April 12
July 13 - August 16
Polite greetings for people and dogs.
Jumping, lunging, and frantic greetings are often rooted in excitement, not disobedience.
This class focuses on:
Greeting rituals that set dogs up for success
Preventing rehearsal of unwanted behavior
Teaching alternative behaviors that actually work
Managing expectations on both ends of the leash
Ideal for social dogs who struggle with self-control.
Hellos - Without Pawprints 2026
May 04 - June 07
Recall that works when it matters
This Boss Battle builds recall skills that hold up under real-world temptation.
We’ll focus on:
Relationship-based recall foundations
Preventing keep-away and chase games
Building value without pressure
Strategic use of long lines and environments
Perfect for dogs who “know recall” — but don’t always choose it.
Come Back Here 2026
July 13 - August 16
