Puppy Kindergarten IPuppies as young as 8 weeks |
Minimum vaccination requirements as of week 2 of class is: 1st Dhpp (distemper/parvo) copy sent in with registration or week 1. a Bordatella(kennel cough) is recommended but not required. A rabies vaccine is given at 12 weeks of age or older so please bring a copy after your pup has received this vaccine. This is a class for owners to get lessons in "DOGOLOGY" (my own term) and for puppies to continue their socialization. Off leash play time is done in each class. During play time, discussions are about the dogs signals, body and sound, and how some of the canine signals are "calming signals". These signals are used to maintain a healthy social hierarchy. The first class is for owners only where we will outline the the class and to explain how to use a clicker and our 7 Tools for Success (leashes, training collars, rewards, tethers, clickers, kongs and housetraining bells). Training manuals and clickers are given to every owner as part of your class fee. The next 7 weeks we will explain/demonstrate/instruct attention/name game exercises, bite inhibition and settle exercises as well as teach basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay, stand, and loose-leash walking. An explanation of "manage and/or train" methods of dealing with your puppy's first 18 months will help to solve such behaviors as jumping, chewing, barking, housesoiling, etc.
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Puppy Kindergarten II5 weeks - 1 hour per weekPuppy K level II This class is 5 weeks - 1 hour per week . If you have taken our Puppy K I class within the last 2 years you can come into this class. This is a class geared to build on what you have started in Puppy Kindergarten I. We will continue with reinforcing attention/look exercises and introduce the 3 Ds (duration, distance and distraction) as it relates to sit /down/stand /stay commands. We will work on Instructing heeling ,recall exercises and practicing targeting and body blocking techniques to help extinguish jumping up behaviors when greeting people indoors and outside. If you and your dog have not done of PK I class with us but have attended another Puppy class you must meet with the instructor prior to attending PK II class. There is a fee of $25 due at the time of meeting with instructor. Payment of this fee does not guarantee acceptance into the PK II class. If the instructor feels you and your pup are ready for PK II she will go through explanation of clicker basics ,give you our PK I manual(so you can read before start of PK II) ,a clicker and a treat pouch. Please contact 781-837-1510 with questions. |
Good Manners I Class is 8 weeks one hour each weekFirst class no dogs.The first class is for us to get you "clicker" savvy and discuss our 7 Tools for Success. Each owner will be given a Training Manual, a clicker and treat pouch.We will demonstrate the types of training aids we recommend you use which are the Comfort Trainer head halter by Miriam Fields Babineau and the Sense-ible (front connect) harness by Softtouch Concepts. They can be purchased from your instructor. Sizing and instruction can be done at week 2, so let your instructor know after class week one if you wish to have your dog sized for a particular training aid.Attention/look exercises will be explained and demonstrated as you will be working on these core exercises at home before you come into class week 2.The next several classes will include instruction on body blocking, targeting, teaching incompatible behaviors as well as discussion on the 3 Ds (duration, distance, duration). Stay, recall/come and heel and/or loose-leash walking will be explained, demonstrated and we will assist each owner with these behaviors.GM II /Post Graduate classNo dog or people aggressive dogs allowed. This class is for owners and their dogs that have completed Good Manners I or Puppy KII and wish to continue to practice or need help from an instructor. Those who have completed private sessions with any of our trainers can also brush up on skills. We will take what you have learned in previous classes and instruct you in how to incorporate higher levels of difficulty to the 3 D's (duration, distance, distraction) to such exercises as heel, greeting other dog owners, out of sight down/stay, recall/come, etc.The instructor may also choose to introduce agility obstacles and jumps to incorporate with basic obedience practice. The added challenge and fun for dogs (and owners) will bring a whole new level of excitement to the basic obedience they have already learned. The instructor will work with a dog/handler on 1 or 2 techniques and then allow that handler/dog team to practice. The instructor will then move to the next handler/dog team and help them, and so forth.
This class is for those who have completed an obedience class and/or have dogs that are consistent with basic obedience commands. We will work on preparing you and your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test (CGC), which will be given in week 5. The CGC Award is recognition that your dog has training and behaviors to make him a "good citizen" at home and in the community. If interested in learning more or to sign up for the next session, please call Kara Firnrohr at 781-293-7567 Kara will comprise a list of people; we will schedule a class when we have enough participants to hold a class.
Kara will instruct the class weeks 1 through 4. Week 5 is the test .
Purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome. For more information, visit the American Kennel Club website at www.akc.org |
Introduction to Agility Training |
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The following Agility Obstacles will be introduced to you and your dog. • Tire • Open Tunnel • Chute Tunnel • Jumps • Pause Table |
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Basic sit - stay is required and the ability to work your dog on a head halter or martingale collar. No dog or people reactive dogs allowed. NO pinch (prong) or choke chains allowed during class. Please call 781-837-1510 if you have questions or wish to enroll. Pre-registration/ payment is required of all classes. No refunds after the first class has begun. |
Introduction to Rally
5 weeks / 1 hour each week
AKC Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of obedience or agility. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. The canine team moves at their own pace, very similar to rally-style auto racing. Rally was designed with the traditional pet owner in mind, but it can still be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition.
There are three levels of competition in Rally: Novice, Advanced and Excellent.
This class is designed as an Introduction to the sport of Rally at the Novice Level.
Novice - this is the first level for those just getting started in competition
* All exercises are performed with the dog on leash.
* There is a requirement of 10-15 stations to complete with no more than five stationary exercises.
* The exercises performed vary from turning 360 degrees to changing paces during the course.
* Exhibitors at this level may clap their hands and pat their legs through the course.
Dogs must have basic heel / on leash control for acceptance into this class. No dog aggressive or people aggressive dogs allowed.
Class size minimum is 4; maximum is 7.
Pre-registration and a deposit of $20 is needed to hold your spot.
Call 781-837-1510 or print a registration form.
Instructors, Karen Lanoue-Lambrecht and Kara Firnrohr both have Rally Novice titles on their dogs.
More Rally Run Thru's
4 weeks - one hour each week
This class is for those that have taken our Intro Rally course or have the basic understanding of the Rally signs and just need practice thru a course. The run thru's will sometimes be outside weather permitting or indoors at the barn.
Reactive Rover I Class is 7 weeks / 1 hour each week .Max 6 dogs per class Week one No Dogs This class is geared to teach handler skills to manage the dog and teaching the dogs an alternative reaction to a stimulus ( dog ,bikes,cars ,skateboaders ,or just people)Dog to dog agression or reactivity behaviors are lunging snapping growling or barking at other dogs on or off leash.People aggressive or reactive dogs must be evaluated before being allowed into class. Clicker training is recommended, but not required. Week one NO DOGS you will receive a clicker and handouts to get you started and clicker savy . If you would like to read more about working with your reactive dog we recommend "CLICK to CALM" by Emma Parsons and "FEISTY FIDO" by Patricia McConnell.Requirements:1. If dog unknown to one of the instructors and/or does not already wear a head halter, an evaluation and or fitting of head halter is required. Exceptions to this do happen because of dog breed or physical /medical reason but must have instructor ok for exception.Please contact us to schedule the evaluation prior to the start of class. Price of head halter not included in class price.2. All handlers must be 18 yrs or older.Two handlers per dog recommended.3. TWO 4 or 6 foot leash required. (dogs to be kept 7-12 feet apart during class). you can have the second leash attached to a harness or regular collar. SAFETY FIRST.4.Bait bags required. Purchase at your local pet store or use a carpenter's apron.5. TONS of SOFT, TEENEY TINY FOOD REWARDS.
Class Schedule at Various Locations
Out and About - $125 (description)
Saturdays: Dates and times to be determined Week one is at Coast Guard Hill on 900 Ferry Street, Marshfield (at the Marshfield Rec. Dept 's new home) We will be in the field area.
We will tell you at the end of each class where we will meet the next week.