Signing Up for Class
In order to secure your place in a class, please book on line or call 207-642-3693. You may pay with either a credit card (MC or Visa) or a check made out to Telling Tails.
Class Refund Policy
If you wish to drop out of a class, we will refund you the full amount, if you inform us two weeks prior to the start of class.
If you wish to drop out of a class, and inform us one week prior to the start of class, we will refund you 50%.
There are no refunds if you drop out of a class with less than a weeks notice, or after the class has started.
Class Cancellations
If we have to cancel a single class for any reason, we will schedule a make-up class.
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.
Be sure to check out our Pet Dog 101 and Pet Dog 102, or Pet Dog 102 and Canine Good Citizen Combo Package.
This great value gives you 2 FREE CLASSES
----- See Below -----
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, July 22 - August 26, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPTD ~ $120
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Tuesday, August 10 - September 14, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
JUST ADDED!! Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Friday, August 13 - September 17, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Marianne Finney, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, September 9 - October 14, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Wednesday, September 15 - October 20, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Marianne Finney, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Tuesday, September 21 - October 26, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, October 21 - December 2, 2010 (no class Thanksgiving Day) ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Tuesday, November 2 - December 7, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Purchase Now
-----------------------------------------------------
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 ~ Tuesday, August 10 - September 14, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 102: 6 Weeks ~ Tuesday, September 21 - October 26, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Pet Dog 102: 6 Weeks ~ Tuesday, November 2 - December 7, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Purchase Now
--------------------------------------------------
Canine Good Citizen: This class will focus on the 10 requirements for passing the AKC Canine Good Citizen test (CGC). 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.
The Canine Good Citizen Test will be administered at a date to be determined after class is complete for a fee of $15. The Canine Good Citizen test is administered regularly at Telling Tails Training Center. Please check our Events for more information.
Prerequisite: Pet Dog 102
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
Test 9: Reaction to Distractions
Test 10: Supervised Separation
Canine Good Citizen: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, July 22 - August 26, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Canine Good Citizen: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, September 9 - October 14, 2010 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie, CPDT ~ $120
Canine Good Citizen: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, October 21 - December 2, 2010 (no class Thanksgiving Day) ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Mallory Hattie ~ $120
Purchase Now
------------------------------------------
Combo Classes: 12 Weeks of classes for one great price!
Design your own Combo Package. Select a combination of two classes: either Pet Dog 101 & Pet Dog 102, or Pet Dog 102 & Canine Good Citizen. Make your purchase online using the link below. Send us your desired classes by email (yellowsnowdoggear@roadrunner.com) or just give us a call at 207-642-3693.
Purchase Now
-----------------------------------------
Reactive Dog 101: 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.
Reactive Dog 101: 6 Weeks ~ Wednesday, September 15 - October 20, 2010 ~ 7:00pm - 8:00pm ~ Instructor: Marianne Finney ~ $180
Purchase Now
------------------------------------------------------
Therapy Dog Class: This class is designed for people interested in becoming Therapy Dog teams and taking the Therapy Dog test. In this class we will review all aspects of the Therapy Dog International test as well as other skills necessary for a good Therapy Dog. Therapy Dog Class provides a great environment for dogs to work toward being able to safely visit hospital, schools, and nursing homes. This is also a good class to explore the idea of Therapy Dog work and to provide a great review session for handling your dog in public, and good public manners for your dog. This class will not include working with children. While this class will not include the Therapy Dog test, it will be offered at Telling Tails at some time in the future.
Prerequisite: Canine Good Citizen Certificate.
Therapy Dog Class: 6 Weeks ~ Thursday, January 13 - February 17, 2011 ~ 5:45pm - 6:45pm ~ Instructor: Robin Crocker ~ $120
Purchase Now
----------------------------------------
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.
-----------------------------------------
Check Our Other Classes
Rally Classes
Obedience Classes
Agility Classes
Breed Handling
