Courses
HeadStart: Puppies 10-15 Weeks
Level 1: Basic Manners
for Dogs Over 15 Weeks
Experts say this is the most important time in your dog’s life, for this is when he forms his opinion of the world. Puppies in this class learn basic skills and enjoy socializing with other dogs and people. The emphasis is on positive reinforcement and reward.
The emphasis in this class is on teaching your dog to make the right choices. Dogs learn the basic skill of eye contact, sit, down, stay, come when called, wait at the door, leave it and go to their place. With these basic manners, applied consistently, owners can live with their canines in harmony.
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Public Class Offerings for Dogs and Puppies
Grumpy Hour: For Reactive Dogs
Other classes...
If your dog has ever bitten a person or attacked another dog, or if you have been afraid he would, this class is for you. The emphasis is on understanding dog body language and human mis-communication and on managing your dog’s behavior while we work on behavior modification for the problem.
Other classes in the works include Tracking (fun with your dog’s nose), tentatively for February 2009 and a Rally (a more fun version of competition obedience) in March. Check the website often for updated information!
Private Counseling Services
Private sessions for basic and advanced training and for solving behavior problems including aggression.
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Specialized Services
Level 2: The Thinking Dog
Reinforcement of good manners and basic cues plus introduction of new exercises and games, including some agility work. We continue to build the dog’s ability to think and on helping owners find new ways to enjoy their dogs. This is good preparation for the AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN test. Classes are offered every Wednesday night from 7-8pm, except for Holidays. Pre-registration is necessary. Call (901) 529-4362 or (901) 526-2384 for more details!
