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Basic Manners 1
For those who need to start at square one. Lay down
a training foundation for you and your dog. Learn how dogs learn and
how to use your daily routine to teach your dog anything you want. Work
on manners at home and out in the world. Build reliable responses. Set
your dog up to love to learn. The 2 private lessons give you and your
dog the personal attention that insures success. The 4 group classes
cover the basic positions, leash skills, stay and recall. Classes are
held indoors with occasional exercises outside to All of this prepares
you and your dog for real life and Basic 3
Basic Manners 2
This class is great for dogs who took a basic class
but need a refresher. It is also perfect for puppies after a puppy socialization
class. Attend just the group classes of Basic 1 and learn to keep your
dog's attention while walking calmly with you and hold positions around
variable distractions. Preparation for Basic 3 Real life on and off
leash
Basic Manners 3
This is an intermediate level class. Must have completed
Basic Manners 1, 2 or an equivalent 7 to 8 week basic training course
elsewhere. Work on advanced leash work, heeling, recalls, and stays
by utilizing more distance, longer durations, and harder distractions.
Classes meet in shopping areas and parks for real life application of
training skills. Off leash, the final frontier! Work on recall from
a distance, go outs, sit and down from a distance, out of sight stays,
and trail manners. Please bring your dog to the first class.
Intermediate Clicker Work
Refine and improve your communication with your dog.
This 6 week class uses clickers, shaping and body language to train
new behaviors and polish old ones. This is the class for undoing bad
habits (both dog and human) to really get the training relationship
you want.
SPECIALTY
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Find It! and other brain
work
Teach your dog to find your keys
- your child - your remote. Put Fido's nose to work while having fun
with your dog. Take your training to the next level - Shaping behavior
with clickers, Play Train - using games to build rapid responses, speaking
dog - using your body language to guide your dog, silently
Leash Monster!
Does your dog go nuts when another
dog goes by? This workshop is for you. Learn how to teach your dog to
ignore other dogs, how to handle and get control of your dog and enjoy
walking.
Read this informative article before
coming to class
Walk
with the Trainer-
Real life practice for anyone looking
to improve their dog's trail manners. Group meets at the Albany Bulb.
This is a drop in social group event. Please email before if you plan
to attend.
Leash
Manners
Walking
nicely on a leash in all situations is so important to your relationship
with your dog. It is also one of the most difficult things to teach
your dog. Many people and dogs leave basic obedience classes without
mastering this activity. The frustration of dragged down the street
means your dog doesn't get to go with you to many places. 4 - 1 hour
classes cover skills, equipment and Real Life practice.
