| Please have your dog in a collar or harness. Head collars are acceptable.
Please have a 6-foot nylon or leather leash (no retractable
or chain leashes). Also, please be sure to bring some especially
tasty treats for your dog. |
Good Puppy! Socialization … is for puppies
up to 20 weeks of age. Emphasis is on socialization to other
puppies,
dogs,
and people. This important class helps shape proper temperament
in your pet dog. Early training lays a foundation for a great
relationship with your dog. Sit, down, stay, and loose leash
walking also covered.
Good Dog! Level One ... is for dogs 5 months of age or older
that have never had a previous training class. Focus is on good
doggy manners. Basic exercises sit, down, stay and loose leash
walking.
No previous training required.
Good Dog! Level Two ... is for dogs or puppies that have completed
either a Companion Dog Level One or a Puppy Socialization class.
The class will cover intermediate skills with increased levels
of distractions. Canine Good Citizen Test Given at the end of
class.
Advanced Puppy... is for any puppy under one YEAR of age at the start of class, your puppy must have completed a Puppy Socialization class and be free of any dog aggression to participate. Advanced puppy continues with your puppies intermediate training. Canine Good Citizen Test may be given at the end of class.
Good Dog! Level Three … an advanced class for puppies
and dogs that have earned their Canine Good Citizen certificate.
Advanced Obedience. Taught
on and off leash. All dogs must be friendly to dogs and people.
Intro to Agility … is for dogs of any age, size or breed.
Non-impact obstacles like tunnel, table, closed chute, off-centered
weaves and low jumps are used. This class is meant to have fun with
your dog by introducing your dog to agility obstacles.
*Previous obedience class suggested.
Intro To Flyball is a team sport where you dog runs and jumps over a series of hurdles they then jump on a box that releases a tennis ball. They catch the ball and run back over the hurdles and their next teamate goes. Your dog doesn't have to be addicted to balls or fetch to do well at Flyball - it's a great way to bond with your dog, burn off some energy and work on your dog's recall. *Previous obedience class suggested.
Control Unleashed is for dogs that have completed either a Rabble Rousers or a Level One course - instuctor approval is needed to enroll. The class is NOT an off leash course but rather is designed to have better control over dogs that bark, lunge and are reactive around other dogs. We will be working with the "Control Unleashed" book and it's exercises.
Small dogs BIG FUN! is a class for dogs under 25 lbs. The class includes obedience skills and games involving those skils, tricks and playtime. We also introduce agility and nose games.
Shy Dogs & Wallflowers s... a special class designed for dogs that are shy
around strangers. Focus is on remedial socialization and confidence
building exercises. No previous training required.
*NOT ALL COURSES LISTED ABOVE ARE OFFERED EACH SEMESTER*
For information about any of the courses contact:
Good Dog! Training
Janet A. Smith / Director of Behavior Programs/ Owner
517-349-0502 |
