01 The Base Layer
Reliable teams are built through clarity, engagement, and communication.
The Base Layer is the foundation of the Wasatch system. It develops clarity in communication, consistency in expectation, and engagement that creates understanding rather than compliance. From first-day beginners to nationally competitive teams, this work establishes the structure that allows every other discipline to succeed without needing correction later.
This is where fundamentals are refined, not rushed. Skills are introduced deliberately, expectations remain consistent, and progress is built through repeatable structure. Whether the goal is a reliable family companion or advancement into sport, the Base Layer creates stability that supports long-term growth without ever outgrowing the system.
Built for Every Stage
The Base Layer is designed to support first-day beginners and experienced teams alike. New handlers gain clarity, direction, and confidence from the start. Advanced teams return to it to refine precision and maintain reliability. The standard does not change. The depth of understanding does.
The Standard
Every team who trains here begins with the same clear expectations. Communication is consistent. Engagement is intentional. Progress is structured and measurable.
We do not raise the standard later. We build it correctly from day one so growth remains reliable at every level.
The Structure
The Base Layer establishes the standards every team operates from. Clarity replaces noise. Structure replaces inconsistency. Communication becomes intentional and repeatable.
From there, the dog gains confidence and reliability through simple, precise fundamentals that hold under pressure and last for life.
The Stability
Stability here means clarity in the home, reliability in public, and composure under distraction. What is built at this level carries into every environment and supports every future goal.
Progress is steady and visible. Teams learn to trust the process, build confidence through consistency, and move forward without needing constant correction. This is where lasting reliability begins.