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Orientation
Orientation
is for anyone enrolling into our Puppy Kindergarten or Beginner's Basic
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.
| Puppy Kindergarten
Course |
7 week
course |
$155 |
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Orientation followed
by Six (6) One Hour Classes with your puppy
This
May Very Well Be The Most Important Thing You Ever Do With Your
Dog!
Please click on the following
link to read RK
Anderson's letter on the importance of a Puppy Kindergarten
program!
Age Requirement
is 9-16 weeks This class is a basic developmental training
course with emphasis on socialization skills (dog to human and dog
to dog) and also an introduction to obedience work specifically
tailored for the younger pup. Our class is structured for both the
first time dog owner and those who know the importance of a Puppy
Kindergarten Course and want to stay informed with the latest information.
We cover a different topic each week, such as Vaccinations, Spaying
or Neutering, Breeding, First Aid and Emergencies, Grooming, Boarding/Kenneling,
Destructive Chewing, Housebreaking and Nutrition for the younger
puppy. Puppy playtimes, Puppy Passarounds, Puppy Massage Therapy,
T-Touch and Agility Confidence Building Sessions are also a part
of this unique 7 week course. SCHEDULE
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| Beginner's
Basic Obedience Course |
7 week
course |
$165 |
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Orientation followed
by Six (6) One Hour Classes with your pup
Age Requirement
is 18 weeks & up This class covers the basic foundation
for training and getting control of your dog. 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
- all included in this 7 week course. SCHEDULE
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| Intermediate/Advanced
Obedience Courses |
7 week
course |
$135 |
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Seven One (1) Hour
Classes
Drop Ins Welcome - Subject to Availability - Call 24 hours in Advance
- $20 Fee
Intermediate classes
offer a continuation of basic training with emphasis on preparation
for off-lead control. They also include Clicker Training, Rally
Obedience and the Canine Good Citizen Test. Advanced classes offer
advanced training techniques for competition, therapy dog certification
and off lead control. This is a rotating course. There is no start
date or stop date. Enroll and get up to 1 year to take your classes.
You do NOT have to attend classes consecutively (every week in a
row). Very convenient schedule based on our clients requests. Perfect
for those that find committing to 7 consecutive weeks can be almost
impossible with busy lifestyles. SCHEDULE
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| AGILITY
- Beginner's Level |
7 week
course |
$145 |
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Seven One (1) Hour
Classes
Age Requirement
is 6 months & up This class provides excellent dog/owner
interaction & creates an off leash bond. It builds confidence in
dogs as well as providing exercise and socialization, combined with
dog/owner teamwork and FUN!!! This course is designed to introduce
your dog to all of the obstacles and the handler to agility commands
and handling skills. Building blocks of obstacle sequences by the
end of the session. SCHEDULE
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| AGILITY
- Intermediate Level |
7 week
course |
$135 |
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Seven One (1) Hour
Classes
Drop Ins Welcome - Subject to Availability - Call 24 hours in Advance
- $20 Fee
For those that have completed
all seven weeks of the beginner's course. This class focuses on
perfecting the use of equipment, perfecting handling skills and
course strategy. Learn how to maneuver 2 courses of 6-7 obstacles
and string them together. SCHEDULE
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| AGILITY
- Advanced Level |
7 week
course |
$135 |
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Seven One (1) Hour
Classes
Drop Ins Welcome - Subject to Availability - Call 24 hours in Advance
- $20 Fee
This class offers pre-Competition
Level Training and Full Course Run Throughs of approximately 16-18
obstacles. Twelve weave poles may still be channeled but dog should
be fluent on all other obstacles. Courses are designed with more
complex handling maneuvers and dogs should be completely off leash.
SCHEDULE
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| AGILITY
- Competition Level |
7 week
course |
$135 |
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Seven One (1) Hour
Classes
Drop Ins Welcome - Subject to Availability - Call 24 hours in Advance
- $20 Fee
This class offers Competition
Level Training and Full Course Run Throughs of approximately 16-20
obstacles. Twelve weavepoles are upright. Courses are complex and
the focus is on course strategy, distance, speed and accuracy. SCHEDULE
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| Therapy
Dog Course |
6 week
course |
$125 |
Four One (1) Hour Classes
One Supervised Visit to a Local Nursing Facility & One
Certification Test
Age Requirement
is 1 year and up The objective of this course is to prepare
you and your dog to visit facilities such as nursing homes, assisted
living facilities, community centers and hospitals. Topics covered
are Basic Behavior required at a facility, Facility Protocols, Working
Dog Guidelines, Socialization Skills, working with Medical Equipment
and certifying you and your dog as a Therapy Team. SCHEDULE
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"There
is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face."
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