Dog Training Classes
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The Basics
Learn how to communicate with your dog in fun, effective ways while teaching good manners and the following skills: settle, come, sit, leave-it, down, stay, let’s go (loose leash walking), wait, find-it and shake. Class includes play time and Q&A.
For: Adult dogs and puppies 3-months and older that have little or no training.
Prerequisite: Puppies must have had 2 rounds of puppy vaccinations
Length: 6-sessions
Where: My yard or yours.
Cost: $150/hr. for one dog. Add $40/hr. for each additional. I accept up to 4-puppies/class. Travel fees apply if I will be traveling to your place.
Recommended follow-up courses: The Basics in the Real World, Heart-Tickling-Tricks, Advanced Skills, Canine Good Citizen
Real World Classes
Take your handling skills and your dogs’ knowledge to the next level by training in the real world. A dog that listens well in your home or in a class setting is a great start but you probably want your dog to listen in any environment. These 2-session classes are designed to help you meet that goal.
For: Dogs 6-months and older
Prerequisite: Successful completion of The Basics class or equivalent.
Length: Each mini-class is 2-sessions.
Where: In the real world.
Cost: $150/hr. for one dog. Add $40/hr. for each additional. I accept up to 4-puppies/class. Travel fees apply if I will be traveling to your place.
Real world ‘BASICS A’
Focus is on: Attention around distractions, Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down and Stay
Real world ‘BASICS B’
Focus is on: Attention around distractions, Loose Leash Walking, Leave-it, Come and Wait at curbs
Real world ‘ADVANCED’
Additional Prerequisite: Advanced Skills
Focus is on: Heel, Emergency Recall, Distance Down & Stop/Stay
Advanced Skills
The primary focus of this class is to make your dog more solid with the skills introduced in The Basics class and introduce new skills for off-leash safety. Allowing your dog to play and explore off-leash should feel great to you and your dog. With the Emergency Recall you will teach your dog to come away from any distraction immediately, without pause. With the Emergency Stay you teach your dog to instantly stop/stay on cue. Teaching your dog to Heel will allow you to walk on crowded sidewalks comfortably with a loose-leash; your dog close by your side. Teaching Go To Your Bed (meaning go lay down on your bed and stay there until you are released) will help ensure your dog understands how to settle and be calm in the house when need be.
For: Dogs 6-months and older
Prerequisite: Successful completion of The Basics class or equivalent.
Length: 6-sessions
Where: My yard or yours.
Cost: $150/hr. for one dog. Add $40/hr. for each additional. I accept up to 4-puppies/class. Travel fees apply if I will be traveling to your place.
Recommended follow-up course: Advanced Skills in the Real World.
Canine Good Citizen Prep
This class will prepare students for the Canine Good Citizen test. Please note that testing is not included in the class and must be registered for separately. Skills taught in this class are often used to prepare students for dog therapy work. Whether or not you ever choose to take the optional test, your dog will learn valuable skills sure to make him/her more welcome in public situations. Skills exercised include: Accepting a friendly stranger. Sitting politely for petting. Loose leash walking. Walking through a crowd. Sit, down, and stay. Coming when called. Reaction to another dog. Supervised separation. And more.
For: Dogs 6-months and older.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of The Basics class or equivalent.
Length: 4-sessions
Where: My yard or yours.
Cost: $150/hr. for one dog.. Add $40/hr. for each additional. I accept up to 4-puppies/class. Travel fees apply if I will be traveling to your place.
Heart-Tickling-Tricks
Give your dog a fun, creative outlet for all that energy – impress friends and other dogs! Skills covered include: roll-over, spin, take-a-bow, find my keys and jump (through a hoop or your arms).
For: Dogs 6-months and older
Prerequisite: Successful completion of The Basics class or equivalent.
Length: 6- sessions
Where: My yard or yours.
Cost: $150/hr. for one dog. Add $40/hr. for each additional. I accept up to 4-puppies/class. Travel fees apply if I will be traveling to your place.