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We are currently not teaching any classes. A new schedule of classes will be available soon -- once the summer slows down and I can catch my breath!

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training a German shepherd dog Classes planned for mid-summer and fall

To help us with planning, please contact us if you are interested in any of the following classes, and let us know if you'd be more likely to attend a daytime or evening class.

FUNdamentals of Obedience and Rally

This class is for the trainer who would like to compete in AKC Obedience, Rally or Schutzhund.

What we’ll learn:

$10 per session

Rally Practice

This class assumes you have at least some obedience skills and will concentrate on running AKC rally courses. We will learn to execute each of the rally stations correctly, and work on sequences.

$10 per session

Puppy PreSchool

for puppies between (8) 10 weeks and 16 weeks of age who have received at least one set of vaccinations

4 weeks – $40

This is a great foundation for you and your puppy. The time between 8 weeks and 16 weeks is an important time in your puppy's life for learning and socialisation. Puppies learn all the time, from everything around them. Early socialisation and training makes for a well-adjusted and well-mannered adult. Puppy training involves the integration of training and play, so that the puppy learns new and correct behaviour without even realising it's a training session.

In this class, we will work on socialization; introduction to basic skills such as sit, down and come; attention and focus; plus housetraining, crate training, handling to help make the puppy welcome at the vet's and groomer's; dealing with mouthing, chewing, jumping up, barking and more. We will talk about communication — how to talk so your puppy understands.

Bring a hungry puppy and yummy treats.

Comprehensive handouts provided.

Puppy Kindergarten

(for puppies 16 weeks to 6 months)

6 weeks – $60

This is also a foundation class for you and your puppy. Take advantage of your puppy's natural desire to follow the pack leader to practice coming when called, and coming out of a play group and around other distractions. Puppy Kindergarten involves the integration of training and play, so that the puppy learns new and correct behaviour without even realising it's a training session.

In this class, we will continue to work on socialisation; introduction to basic skills such as sit, down and come; attention and focus; plus housetraining, crate training, handling to help make the puppy welcome at the vet's and groomer's; dealing with mouthing, chewing, jumping up, barking and more. We will talk about communication — how to talk so your puppy understands.

The first session is without dogs so we can discuss dog-owning issues, introduce the clicker and work on timing of rewards together.

Bring a hungry puppy and yummy treats.

Comprehensive handouts provided.

Family Manners I

(puppies over 6 months of age and dogs of all ages)

6 weeks – $60

You and your dog will learn SIT, DOWN and a relaxed LIE DOWN, STAY, walk on a loose leash and come when called and we'll also cover some common behaviour problems such as jumping up or charging out of doors. This class is designed to produce a well-mannered family pet.

The first session is without dogs so we can discuss dog-owning issues, introduce the clicker and work on timing of rewards together.

Bring a a flat buckle collar, leash, yummy training treats and a hungry puppy.

Comprehensive handouts provided.

 

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