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BASIC OBEDIENCE - LEVEL I
For pups 16 weeks and older
No age limit - you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!
Current Rabies & Distemper Vaccinations or Current Titer Required
Class Description
Obedience, Manners and working with distractions. This class covers the basic foundation for training and getting control of your dog. All dogs need training & good manners! Attention conditioning, all training collars on the market discussed, problem solving techniques, sit, down, stand, stay, wait, walking with loose lead, heeling at your side, coming when called, good manners, exiting/entering doorways/vehicles, greetings - all included in this 7 week course.
CLASS SCHEDULE & PRICING
7 week course $175
Orientation followed by Six (6) One Hour Classes with your pup
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| Mondays @ 7:30pm |
Session Begins: December 12, 2011 *** CLASS IS FILLED!!! THANK YOU!!! *** |
| Class Instructor: Cindy Polzer, ABCDT |
12/12 is orientation @ 7pm - No pups the first night! See below for Orientation details! |
| ***THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!!!*** |
( 12/12, 12/19, 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30) NO CLASS 12/26!!! |
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| Wednesdays @ 7:30pm |
Session Begins: January 11, 2012 *** CLASS IS FILLED!!! THANK YOU!!! *** |
| Class Instructor: Dory Kowal, CPDT |
1/11 is orientation @ 7pm - No pups the first night! See below for Orientation details! |
| ***THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!!!*** |
(1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15 & 2/22) |
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| Mondays @ 7:30pm |
Session Begins: February 6, 2012 *** CLASS IS FILLED!!! THANK YOU!!! *** |
| Class Instructor: Cindy Polzer, ABCDT |
2/6 is orientation @ 7pm - No pups the first night! See below for Orientation details! |
| ***THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL!!!*** |
( 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 & 3/26) NO CLASS 2/27!!! |
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| Mondays @ 8:30pm |
Session Begins: February 6, 2012 |
| Class Instructor: Cindy Polzer, ABCDT |
2/6 is orientation @ 7pm - No pups the first night! See below for Orientation details! |
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( 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 & 3/26) NO CLASS 2/27!!! |
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| Wednesdays @ 7:30pm |
Session Begins: March 7, 2012 |
| Class Instructor: Dory Kowal, CPDT |
3/7 is orientation @ 7pm - No pups the first night! See below for Orientation details! |
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( 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11 & 4/18) |
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| Saturdays @ 9:30am |
Session Begins: April 7, 2012 |
| Class Instructor: Nick Bradley, ABCDT |
4/7 is orientation @ 10am - No pups the first class! See below for Orientation details! |
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(4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 & 5/19) |
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| Saturdays @ 10:30am |
Session Begins: April 7, 2012 |
| Class Instructor: Nick Bradley, ABCDT |
4/7 is orientation @ 10am - No pups the first class! See below for Orientation details! |
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(4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12 & 5/19) |
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| Mondays @ 7:00pm |
Session Begins: April 9, 2012 |
| Class Instructor: Cindy Polzer, ABCDT |
4/9 is orientation @ 7pm - No pups the first night! See below for Orientation details! |
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(4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 & 5/21) |
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| Mondays @ 8:00pm |
Session Begins: April 9, 2012 |
| Class Instructor: Cindy Polzer, ABCDT |
4/9 is orientation @ 7pm - No pups the first night! See below for Orientation details! |
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(4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 & 5/21) |
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A tentative reserved spot will be held until payment is received. If payment isn't received prior to class starting, your spot will NOT be held.
Unfortunately, some people have been reserving spots and then not showing up or even calling us which is unfair to the others wanting to enroll.
ORIENTATION
Orientation is mandatory for everyone enrolling into our Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner's Basic Level I Obedience Courses. This 1 1/2 hour session is the only class you come to WITHOUT your dog. The topics will include but are not limited to:
- Understanding how dogs learn and effectively communicating with them
- Learn to read your dog's body language
- Pack Hierarchy & Structure within your home
- Relationship Check
- Vocabulary for training your dog
- Learning Theories briefly explained
- What is Positive Reinforcement?
- What is Negative Reinforcement?
- What is Positive Punishment?
- What is Negative Punishment?
- What is Lure Reward Training?
- What is Operant Conditioning?
- What is Classical Conditioning?
- Basic Commands explained and demonstrated
- Three (3) Basic Elements to Focus on DAILY with your dog
- Nutrition
- Preventing and/or Ending Inappropriate Behavior
- Barking
- Nipping
- Mouthing
- Destructive Behavior
- Jumping
- Housebreaking
- Crate Training
- Separation Anxiety
There is a question and answer period for ALL questions and/or concerns following the orientation.
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened."
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