Pet Dog 101: This Beginner Obedience class for puppies and adult dogs offers an introduction to the principles of positive training and positive training techniques. Subjects covered will include the basic obedience skills of sit, down, come when called, stay, and walk nicely on leash. Also covered will be the basics of dog training and how to apply positive techniques to general household training issues. This class will open the doors to training techniques that will help dogs and their human families grow and learn together in a comfortable and happy manner. Class size is limited to allow for plenty of focus on individual needs. No prerequisites. NO DOGS IN FIRST CLASS. Classes taught by Carolyn Ross and Robin Crocker are eligible for the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.
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Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Friday, March 12 - April 16, 2010 No class April 2 ~ 11:15am - 12:15am ~ Instructor: Carolyn Ross CPDT, CTTP ~ $120 CLASS FULL
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, March 4 - April 8, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120 CLASS FULL
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, April 22 - May 27, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie CPDT ~ $120
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Pet Dog 102: This Intermediate Obedience class is for those who have completed Pet Dog 101 and wish to continue training. Focus of this class will be fine tuning and perfecting the skills taught in Pet Dog 101. In addition to strengthening and enriching the dog and handler bond, Pet Dog 102 is also designed to prepare dog and handler teams to move on to other pursuits like Rally Obedience, Agility, or Competition Obedience. Prerequisite: Pet Dog 101, or an equivalent experience.
Pet Dog 102: 6 Weeks ~ Friday, March 12 - April 16, 2010 No Class April 2 ~ 10:00am - 11:00am ~ Instructor: Carolyn Ross, CPDT, CTTP ~ $120 CLASS FULL
Pet Dog 102: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, March 4 - April 8, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 102: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, April 22 - May 27, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie CPDT ~ $120
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Pet Dog 101 and Pet Dog 102 Combo: 12 Weeks of classes for one great price!
Pet Dog 101 and 102 Combo: Pet Dog 101 ~ Thursday, March 4 - April 8, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm and Pet Dog 102 ~ Thursday, April 22 - May 27, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie CPDT ~ $200 CLASS FULL
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Reactive Dog Class: This is a rare opportunity to work with your reactive dog in a class setting. Reactive dog class is appropriate for dogs that are reative towards other dogs or towards people. Before enrolling you will talk with the instructor to see if this class is something that is appropriate to you and your dog. Class size is limited to 4 participants. A limited number of audit spaces are also available.
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Canine Good Citizen: This class will focus on the 10 requirements for passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen test (CGC). The test will be administered during the last class. The CGC test was designed to help pet owners feel confident that their dog is trained well enough to enjoy accompanying them out in public. The CGC has also become a standard first step for handlers wishing to train their dogs for therapy work. A CGC dog is more likely to be welcomed into rental properties, places of employment, and other dog friendly businesses. CGC teams are ambassadors for the canine community assuring that our beloved pets will continue to be allowed to accompany us throughout our communities.
Test 1: Accepting a friendly stranger
Test 2: Sitting politely for petting
Test 3: Appearance and grooming
Test 4: Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
Test 5: Walking through a crowd
Test 6: Sit and Down on command and Staying in place
Test 7: Coming when called
Test 8: Reaction to another dog
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Therapy Dog Class: If your goal is to certify your dog as a Therapy Dog or if you goal is simply to have a well behaved dog where ever you might want to take him, then this is a great class to take. In this class teams will work on all the basic skills required to pass the Therapy Dog test (which also includes the skills needed to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test). Therapy Dogs need to know basic commands, be well mannered when being petted, walk nicely on a flat collar, be comfortable in unusual situations, come when called, and be comfortable around strange dogs. This class will cover all these skills and will work toward well mannered dogs in all situations. Teams that are not necessarily interested in Therapy Dog work are welcome. This class will not include the Therapy Dog test. Telling Tails offers this test in the spring and fall. Prerequisite: Pet Dog 101 and 102 or the equivalent.
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Old Wise Tails - Walk In Class For Older Dogs: Enjoy a night out with your faithful older dog. Dogs over the age of 5 are welcome and will enjoy an evening of entertainment and bonding while reviewing and practicing their basic obedience skills. Classes will include fun ways to approach basic training with your older dog. Dogs and handler teams will play games, learn tricks, try some basic agility, and generally have a great time practicing in some of the most unconventional and fun ways imaginable. Dogs must know basic obedience and be dog friendly. There will be some off leash work from time to time.
Old Wise Tails: Walk In - Monday Nights - 7:00pm - 8:00pm - Training Room 2 - Instructor: Kathy Cossette - $10/Class. No member discount available on this class. To participate you must contact Kathy directly by noon Mondays. 207-925-3362 or cosanfrm@fairpoint.net. Please do not consider your spot reserved by email unless you receive a confirmation from Kathy.
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