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The ABCs of Being Your Dog's Best Friend The ABC’s of being your dog’s best friend!
AWARENESS Class focuses on building a relationship based on trust and cooperation through Attention, Behavior Modification, and Calming techniques. This class is for dogs and handlers who have completed the Basic Obedience class. The purpose of this class is to continue obedience to the next level by learning the skills of off leash work, including heel, sit/stay, down/stay and recalls, as well as moving down. There is also a continued emphasis on improving handler skills. Agility I introduces you and your dog to the safe and fun execution of all the basic agility obstacles. Agility II is divided into three sessions: Handling; Contacts; and Jumps, Tunnels and Weaves. Agility is a great way to burn off some of that “doggie” energy while learning new teamwork skills and building confidence. This class is geared toward dogs six months and older; especially second-hand dogs. The purpose of this class is to build a foundation of good communication between the dog and it’s human family by introducing basic obedience commands and manners. This class develops a happy, thinking dog who enjoys learning and working with people, as well as a dog that is enjoyable to be around. You and your dog have learned a lot in your basic obedience/puppy classes. But there is still training ahead to insure that your dog reliably does what you ask, whenever you ask. After all getting Spot to lie down when he wants to chase a squirrel is pretty advanced training. But that’s when you need it most, so now is the time to start pushing the limits of your dog’s abilities. BEYOND BASIC OBEDIENCE classes take you to that level. It’s the proofing stage, or teaching your dog to respond in different contexts and while distracted by other things. Each month will focus on a different set of skills so you pick which skills to work with. Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep Course Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is an AKC certification program designed to recognize dogs that are well-mannered at home as well as in the community. This course places emphasis on responsible pet ownership and basic good dog manners. Upon completion of the course, we offer the 10-step test necessary for CGC certification. This class focuses on teaching humans how to live with the family dog. It will help you understand the dog’s perspective (why dogs do what they do) and change unwanted behaviors through behavior modification. Not only will this class work on basic commands, but we will also highlight other important subjects such as grooming, leadership, luring, and going to bed. Fly ball is the fastest growing dog sport in the world! It is a team sport like no other. The “team” is comprised of 4 handlers and 4 dogs who all work together. They work to get all 4 dogs down a 51-foot racing lane over four jumps and return with a ball in the their mouth one at a time. If this sounds like a Saturday afternoon at your house, this is the sport for you! This 6-week class is being offered for grumpy growlers age 9 months or older. Dogs must be evaluated by an instructor to be eligible to participate. Prior to the first class, owners must attend a two-hour lecture covering the behavior modification techniques that will be used in class. Owners and their dogs will then attend six weeks of class where they will practice these techniques with their dog. There are no promises dogs will be able to play with others after class ends; however they will begin to learn how to practice self-control when around other dogs. Home Visits / Private Tutoring We offer this training option to work with individuals with special needs such as aggression. However, once the goals are met, the handler and dog will be directed to start a training class to further their education and keep all work on a positive track. Puppy I, II & III Our puppy classes are taught with positive motivation techniques using food, verbal, and physical praise. Puppy classes build a foundation of good communication between the puppy and their human family. There are four phases to dog training—teaching, training, proofing, and trialing. Puppy I is the teaching phase, Puppy II begins the training phase, and Puppy III continues the training phase and begins the proofing phase. Each session is six weeks long, or you can purchase the “Puppy Package” which consists of all three classes! Rally obedience is a new dog sport that’s sweeping the nation. It was created to promote a positive relationship between the dog and its owner. Animation and enthusiasm throughout the performance is encouraged. Emphasis is on fun and excitement for the dog, handler, and the spectators, by providing a more “natural” approach to the performance. Rally O! is a great way to hone up on your obedience skills. It has something to offer every dog and every owner. Classes cater to the pint size members of your pack. Learning experiences include basic obedience commands like sit, down, off, stay, wait, come, walking on a loose lead and "watch me," as well as other important skills such as grooming, leadership, luring, communication, tricks and going to bed. Has your sweet, compliant puppy turned into a teenage terror? This class will focus on setting up a win-win situation with your teenage dog. Just like teens everywhere, your 8-18 month old pup is beginning to assert his independence and test his limits.
Teaching the value of cooperation, patience
and self-control will lay a foundation for a lifetime of pleasant Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is an organization that certifies qualified handlers and their Therapy Dog for visitation to places where Therapy Dogs are needed. The primary objective of the TDI team is to provide comfort and companionship by sharing the dog with patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions. This is done in a way that increases emotional well-being, promotes healing, and improves the quality of life for the people and the staff being visited. Proper Paws University offers this class to prepare you and your dog to acquire the skills necessary to pass the testing, selection, and registration of qualified TDI partners.
Upon registering your dog for class, we
require proof of the following vaccinations:
Necessities for class include:
Additional equipment may be necessary per
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