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Classes

Manners 1

A well-mannered family dog is priceless. Manners 1 - Beginner, is ideal for dogs that have attended our PuppyGarten, dogs that want to learn new manners or refresh their skills. The class is a wonderful preparation to work towards the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test.

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*This is not an appropriate class for dogs that have a hard time being in the same room as other people or dogs.  All participants must be people and dog friendly.  Please consider our Reactive Dog class or Private training if you need help with behavior modification.

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Behaviors we will cover:

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Bring to class:

  • Lots of small, moist treats your dog loves.

  • Favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong.

  • Mat (such as a bathmat).

  • Flat collar, martingale or  harness. (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)

  • 6ft leash (no retractable)

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Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine 

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There are no make-up classes.

For dogs 5 months or older

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Class Duration/Cost:

5 weeks/50 minute classes

$275

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Dates and Times:

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MONDAY, JUNE 19 - JULY 31, 5PM (NO CLASSES HELD JULY 3 OR JULY 17)

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 - AUGUST 1, 5PM (NO CLASSES HELD JULY 4 OR JULY 18)

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 - AUGUST 3, 5PM (NO CLASSES HELD JULY 6 OR JULY 20)

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  • Manners 1 MONDAY

    Starts Jun 19

    275 US dollars

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  • Manners 1 TUESDAY

    Starts Jun 20

    275 US dollars

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  • Manners 1 THURSDAY

    Starts Jun 22

    275 US dollars

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Manners 2

For graduates of the Manners 1 Class - Intermediate, this class continues foundation skills and introduces tricks.

The last class offers the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing.

 

Prerequisites: Manners 1 - Beginning class, previous group training experience or approval of trainer

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*This is not an appropriate class for dogs that have a hard time being in the same room as other people or dogs.  All participants must be people and dog friendly.  Please consider our Reactive Dog class or Private training if you need help with behavior modification.

 

Behaviors we will cover:

  • impulse control behaviors such as sit stay and down stay

  • focusing on handler/owner and ignoring distractions

  • sitting politely for petting

  • loose leash walking through a crowd

  • recalls with more distractions

  • greeting a stranger

  • greeting another dog politely

  • supervised separation

  • reviewing CGC test requirements

  • tricks

 

Bring to class:

  • Lots of small, moist treats your dog loves.

  • Favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong.

  • Mat (such as a bathmat).

  • Flat collar, martingale or  harness. (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)

  • 6ft leash (no retractable)

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Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine 

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There are no make-up classes.

For dogs 16 weeks or older

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Class Duration/Cost:

5 weeks/50 minute classes

$275

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Dates and Times:

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MONDAY, JUNE 19 - JULY 31, 6PM (NO CLASSES HELD JULY 3 AND JULY 17)

TUESDAY, JUNE 20 - AUGUST 1, 6PM (NO CLASSES HELD JULY 4 AND JULY 18)

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 - AUGUST 3, 6PM (NO CLASSES HELD JULY 6 AND JULY 20)

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  • Manners 2 MONDAY

    Starts Jun 19

    275 US dollars

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  • Manners 2 TUESDAY

    Starts Jun 20

    275 US dollars

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  • Manners 2 THURSDAY

    Starts Jun 22

    275 US dollars

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Manners 3

For graduates of the Manners 2 Class - Advanced, this class continues foundation skills and tricks. The last class offers the Advanced AKC Canine Good Citizen ACGC) testing.  

 

Prerequisites: Manners 2 - Intermediate class, previous training experience or approval of trainer.

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In this class we continue to focus on developing obedience behaviors. We incorporate more real life distractions, add more duration and focus on provide a good skill set for ACGC testing (Advanced CGC) and Therapy Dog (based on TDI).

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*This is not an appropriate class for dogs that have a hard time being in the same room as other people or dogs.  All participants must be people and dog friendly.  Please consider our Reactive Dog class or Private training if you need help with behavior modification.

 

Behaviors include:

  • learning to relax while owner is doing something else

  • sitting politely for petting with distractions

  • meeting a friendly stranger with distractions

  • meeting another dog

  • loose-leash walking past distractions

  • loose-leash walking through a crowd

  • recall (20 ft +) with distractions

  • sit and down stay with distractions and distance

  • enter/exit a doorway politely

  • leave it with distractions

  • supervised visitation

  • reaction to situations including wheelchair, walker, children and more

  • reviewing ACGC test requirements

  • reviewing TDI test requirements

  • tricks

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Bring to class:

• lots of small, moist treats

• favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong

• mat (such as bathmat)

• flat collar, martingale and harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)

• 6 ft leash (no retractable leash)

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Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

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Class Duration/Cost:

5 weeks/50 minute classes

$275

 

minimum of 3 participants

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Dates and Times:

Sunday, June 25 - July 30 at 1:00 pm. No class July 2.

 

Started:

Sunday, May 14 - June 18 at 1 pm. No class May 28.

 

 

 

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  • Manners 3

    Level 3 class. Advanced. Advance Canine Good Citizen. ACGC.

    Starts Jun 25

    275 US dollars

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Manners 4

For graduates of the Manners 3 Class - this class continues foundation on skills with more distractions, increased distance and longer duration. 

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Prerequisites: Manners 3 - Advanced class, previous training experience or approval of trainer.

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In this class we continue to focus on continuing to develop stronger and better obedience behaviors. We incorporate more real life distractions, we add more distance and add duration to behaviors. We will implement some real time situation in training. If weather allows we may go outside. 

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*This is not an appropriate class for dogs that have a hard time being in the same room as other people or dogs.  All participants must be people and dog friendly.  Please consider our Reactive Dog class or Private training if you need help with behavior modification.

 

Behaviors include:

  • learning to relax while owner is eating at a restaurant or cafe

  • sitting politely for petting with distractions

  • meeting a friendly stranger with distractions

  • meeting another dog

  • loose-leash with high distractions such as unfamiliar dogs, bikes, skateboards, etc.

  • loose-leash walking through a crowd with added distraction

  • recall (30 ft +) with distractions

  • sit/down stay with distractions and distance outside (30 ft +)

  • enter/exit a doorway politely while encountering another person with or without dog

  • leave it with with higher distractions

  • reaction to situations including wheelchair, walker, children and more

  • tricks

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Bring to class:

• lots of small, moist treats

• favorite toy and food filled toy such as Kong

• mat (such as bathmat)

• flat collar, martingale and harness (no prong, choke or e-collars allowed)

• 6 ft leash (no retractable leash)

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Vaccination requirements:

Proof of one DHPP vaccine

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Class Duration/Cost:

5 weeks/50 minute classes

$275

minimum of 3 participants required.

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Dates and Times:

Sunday, June 25 - July 30 start 2:00 pm. No class July 2.

 

Started:

Sunday, May 14 - June 18 (no class May 28) start 2:00 pm

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  • Manners 4

    Starts Jun 25

    275 US dollars

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