GROUP
OBEDIENCE
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Group Obedience Classes
Please email pamelaowen7@gmail.com to register ​
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BASIC OBEDIENCE
Starts: Saturday April 5th
Time:3:30-4:30
Length:5 one hour sessions
Location: Vantreight Park
Rate: $252
This is a fun filled class where the focus is on learning commands, building confidence, engagement, play, games and proper socialization.
As no two dogs are the same, you will gain a better understanding of who your dog is and what they need to become a confident, well-mannered dog.
​Small classes allow the opportunity to focus on you and your dogs individual needs. All training is done using a positive reinforcement philosophy.
Topics covered:
Feeding, crate training, manners, greeting other dogs, keeping your dog safe, recall, basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay recall), space & boundaries, waiting & impulse control, avoiding separation anxiety, house training, leash skills and problem prevention will all be covered in this class.
For all classes you will need:
• Dog crate
• High value treats (cheese, meat)
• A hungry dog (please do not feed before class)
• 6 foot leash
• Your dogs favourite toy
​RECALL ADVANCED OBEDIENCE AND LOOSE LEASH WALKING
Location:Torquay Elementary School
Starts: Thursday April 3
Time:6-7
Length: 1 hour for 5 weeks
Rate: $252​
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We all get frustrated when our dog pulls on their leash or they take off when we call them. What happens on leash transfers to off leash. There is nothing more important than a dog who does not pull when walking and comes when they are called. Too often we give them too much freedom before they are ready for it. Especially when there are high distractions. Loose leash walking and recall are important skills that we teach our dogs. We want them and ourselves to be safe. Dogs love to work. A dog who has a job and uses its brain is happy and confident. Beyond training, Recall Advanced Obedience and Loose Leash Walking not only challenges your dog, it teaches you how to build a strong relationship and partnership with them. You will develop skills to handle your dog in any situation whether they are on or off leash.
Topics covered:
Loose leash walking, advanced healing on and off leash, recall from distractions, holding a down, sit and standing stay with high distractions (other dogs chasing balls and toys, recalling away from playing dogs). Also, commands on the move, i.e. taking a down and standing stay command while in motion. A solid leave it.
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Off Leash Recall
Maximum number of dogs 6
Time:6-7
Day: Wednesday
Starts:April 9th
Rate:$252 tax included
This a fun class for those of you who have completed a leash walking and recall class and are up for transitioning your knowledge and skills to more challenging locations. The goal is to work your dog off leash with high distractions and gain a better understanding about how to put your knowledge and skills into action.
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Building Impulse control - learning to engage and disengage through training exercises, games, and techniques
Starts:Please email to be put on a wait list
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Location:Torquay Middle School
Rate:$252
This class is built for all skill levels. It will focus on impulse control, engagement and recall with high distractions and triggers such as food, toys and dogs. It is important that all dogs have an emergency stop and stay. Whether standing or moving, your dog will learn a sit, down and standing stay on command. Dogs should be able to switch from high drive to calm and back again. Your dog will learn how to move with you when you are in motion and settling when you are standing idle.
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Topics covered:
Recall with distractions, holding a down, sit and standing stay with high distractions (other dogs chasing balls and toys, recalling away from playing dogs). Also, commands on the move, i.e. taking a down and standing stay command while in motion
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Introduction To Clicker Training
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Take your training to the next level with a clicker.
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Starts:Please call to be put on a wait list
Time:
Length 1 hour
Location: Vantreight Park
Rate:$220 (4 weeks)
Clicker training is a highly effective positive reinforcement method for teaching new and marking desired behaviors.
Using a clicker will improve your dogs success rate, reduce frustration, shorten the time that it takes to learn a new behavior and improve the relationship between you and your dog. Clicker training offers clear communication, positive reinforcement, precise timing, reduces stress and empowers your dog.
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