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Training Classes at A Place for Paws
One On One Training
Why One on One Training?
The cornerstone of our training program is our One on One training. We have found that the quickest and easiest way to teach the basics or do any kind of problem solving is to teach it with only one or two dogs per instructor to limit the distractions. Once the dog has mastered the first steps, a group class such as Beyond the Basics is a wonderful way to continue their education. One on One training gives the owners a chance to really understand and enjoy the process of training their family dog for life.
What will we work on?
We can work on a variety of behaviors during your one on one sessions. These could include:
• Attention and Eye Contact
• Getting the basics: Sit, Down, Stand
• Sit for Greeting - no more jumping on family and guests
• Coming when Called
• Moving attention – walking on a leash without pulling, paying attention to owner, and ignoring the other dogs. Then you can teach him anything!
• Wait – sit, down, and stand
• Acceptance of Handling
• Begin Supervised Separation
• Problem solving session for barking, digging, chewing, mouthing, house-soiling, etc.
• Silly pet tricks: Spin, Play Dead, Touch (ring bell, push ball), Leave-it (treats on paws), Shake, and Beg.
Our basic obedience course is offered as a private session with you and your dog and an experienced Paws instructor. Sessions are one half hour long and will be customized to you and your dog. Each lesson will involve a review of your training program, demonstration of what to do along with actively training your pet. All of our training instruction uses positive reward based methods.
What will you work on?
Your sessions will be customized to your dog but can include any of the above as well as more individual problems.
When is One on One training offered?
This training is by appointment so we can set up a time which is truly convenient for you.
How much?
Basic 3 Lesson Package - $75
Deluxe 6 Lesson Package - $120
Single Consultation - $30
Price includes Puppy Play and Enrichment on Thursday night throughout their training.
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppies have special needs, including the need for socialization, so this class offers the perfect way to start your pup off right. Puppy Kindergarten is for small breed puppies up to seven months and large breed puppies up to five months, focusing on socialization and teaching your puppy to be a polite well-mannered pet. Your puppy will learn to sit, down, come when called, walk with you and some fun tricks.
When can my puppy start coming to Puppy Kindergarten?
Large breed puppies can come as early as eight weeks. Most small breed puppies should wait until they are ten weeks to begin.
When is Puppy Kindergarten offered?
Puppy Kindergarten is offered every Monday at 7:30 PM. You can start at anytime, our classes are ongoing. Puppy Kindergarten is a group class.
How Much?
6 weeks of classes are $75.
This is a pass. You can come anytime.
Price includes Puppy Play and Enrichment on Thursday night throughout their training.
Beyond the Basics
Any dog who has basic training and has a good grasp of the commands can attend our Beyond the Basics class. This class offers work on stays, coming when called, walking on a loose lead as well as some competition obedience work. We will work on some fun stuff like Rally Obedience and tricks. We may even play some games. Four times a year we offer the Canine Good Citizen Test, so we work on that. Everything is done with a bit of distraction, so we always work on attention.
When is Beyond the Basics?
This class meets the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursdays of the month at 6:15 PM. You can start anytime. The classes are ongoing.
How Much?
1 time - $15, 3 times - $40
6 times - $65, 9 times - $90
This is a pass. You can come anytime.
Price includes Puppy Play and Enrichment on Thursday night throughout their training.
Shelter Dog Class
You’ve just adopted a good dog. Let us help you make him a great pet!
A Place for Paws offers a Free basic training class for all newly adopted shelter and rehomed dogs
Congratulations on your newly adopted dog or puppy!
When you take your new pet home, you may wonder about the best way to give him a warm welcome. Of course, lots of love, attention and new toys are nice. But there is something even better.
The most important, best way to welcome your new dog home is to attend training class with him or her. Training classes offer an opportunity to learn how to teach your dog basic commands and to solve or prevent problem behaviors. In class, you will gain insight into dog behavior which will help you in your day to day life with your new dog.
At A Place for Paws we feel so strongly that attending training class is the key to a happy life with your new dog that we offer a free basic training class. This class will help you begin a great relationship with your new pet.
Your training class will cover:
• How to get and keep your dog’s attention focused on you (and not the world around him!).
• How to teach your dog to sit, lie down, come when called and respond to his name.
• How to teach your dog to walk on a leash without pulling you.
• How to prevent typical dog problem behaviors such as jumping on people, chewing, and just general “out of control” behavior.
Newly Adopted Dog Class Times
This class is offered periodically - please call for information.
Cost for Shelter Dogs - FREE
Drop in Rate for all other dogs - $10
Show Handling
Conformation class is offered monthly for practice in ring procedure as well as pointers and ideas on ways to beautifully present your star. We can work on just getting the basics down or we can problem solve for your individual issues.
When is Show Handling Class?
Group class is the last Tuesday of each month. Private Handling lessons are available by appointment.
How much?
Group class - $5 Private Sessions - $25
Puppy Play & Enrichment
This is a time for you and your dog to socialize and play with other people and dogs. An instructor is always available for question and impromptu training throughout the night.
When is Puppy Play and Enrichment?
Every Thursday at 7:30 PM.
How much?
Puppy Play and Enrichment is included in all current training passes.
All other sociable dogs may attend for $5.
A 10 time pass is available for $40. |
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