Beginner Groups for puppies and adult dogs

Overview Get Results on the first command, with or without distractions! No pre-requisites, ideal for first timers of any age Also a great refresher class (Can you do the class off leash?) Includes basic commands, teaching strategies and general information Canine communication, psychology, timing and the right way to teach Get real verbal control without becoming leash-dependent (TRAIN, DON'T RESTRAIN) Focus on real life issues for reliablilty in your everyday world Get the best of both worlds, your dog should be a happy AND obedient family member!   Topics covered include: Canine communication and psychology Real reliability on the first (and only) command! Basic commands: sit, down, coming when called (intro and advanced), stay, attention,loose leash walking, heeling, verbal control/leash out of hands if ready, "leave it", "off" and "quiet" and other behavioral topics Easy and effective ways to teach Be a good leader, without physical force! Polite greetings Control chewing, utilize chews effectively Proper use of redirection to create desired behavior Incrementally proof behaviors for reliability even with distractions Understand timing, clickers (or verbal markers)  and randomization of reinforcement to avoid future treat dependence Verbal control: loose leash, loose leash, loose leash!!! More!  2010 Beginner Groups:  Dates & Details  6 weeks/$155 50 minutes each week except week 1 (no dogs) Small Class Size, 6-8 dogs per class First week, humans only for an undistracted start AND First week of beginner groups (mandatory!) is held from 7 to 8:30 pm for all class times 6 foot leash required (any material/leather, no chain or retractable leashes!) All classes require prepaid registration to ensure your enrollment Children welcome to attend and encouraged to work with parental supervision at home, but beginner groups are designed for adult learning) Multiple adult owners encouraged to attend and take turns working the dog Each date listed is for the START DATE for each six week class Pup = under 6 months old (usually after Puppy K, but not required) Adult = over 6 months old (no upper age limit!) Day of week  Time  2010 Start Dates (for each 6 week class) Sundays pup:   6 pm adult: 7 pm 9/19 (6 & 7 pm full, 8pm (5 mo +) added!), 11/14  Mondays   adult: 6 or 7 pm pup:   8 pm  10/18, 12/6 Thursdays  (new!)  (5 mo +): 10 am  9/9, 10/14             To Register  Click here for secure online registration Click here to print registration form and mail (address above) OR fax to 468-8144 (write"box 185" on cover sheet) OR call during store hours to register by phone Visit us during our office/retail hours and complete form