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Puppy Classes
Puppy Preschool For puppies up to 18 weeks of age
Taught by Sharon, this 7 week class will help you socialize your puppy and lay the foundation for polite behavior.
Puppies will interact with other puppies as well as learn to sit, down, come when called, and walk nicely on leash.
Fido Puppy Fundamentals class
For puppies 9 - 16 weeks
This 6 week class will provide plenty of puppy handling and structured puppy play. We will also have the opportunity to problem
solve common puppy issues such as rough play, mouthing, house training, and jumping up. Appropriate puppy behaviors such as
sit, name attention, down, come when called and walk on leash will be introduced. Classes are taught by Samantha McCollough
& Linda Nichols.
Fido Advanced Puppy Class
For puppies that have completed a puppy
preschool/Fundamentals puppy class
The need for socialization doesn't end at 4 or 5 months.
This class will continue training in a positive manner that will help ensure your puppy grows into a well adjusted adult dog.
Learn how to get your puppy to respond reliably to cues for proper manners, including come when called, down, sit, walk on
a loose leash, stay and polite greetings. We'll also show you how to teach your puppy useful tricks using a marker to
shape behaviors. Taught by Samantha McCollough & Linda Nichols.
Puppy Social Hour For puppies 9 - 16 weeks
There is no such thing as an over-socialized puppy. The more positive experiences you expose your puppy to during
the critical socialization period between 7 weeks and 16 weeks, the better your chances of having a well adjusted adult
dog. Under-socialized puppies often develop problems as they become adolescents and can become fearful of new situations.
Providing Fido the chance to experience new environments, people and pups reduces the chances of these problems developing
and helps develop a confident puppy. At each session, there will be plenty of puppy handling and structured puppy play. We will also have the opportunity to problem solve
common puppy issues such as rough play, mouthing, house training, and jumping up. Join us for one session or more to continue building your relationship and to help your puppy
develop into your dream dog! Call ahead for one or more play sessions
Level 1
K
9 - 101 For puppies and dogs 5 months and older
This 7 week class will help you teach your dog to choose polite behaviors. Basic exercises will consist of
sit, down, stay, come when called, and loose leash walking. Problem solving for unwanted behaviors will be addressed.
Food will be used as a primary reinforcer. The clicker will be introduced. Taught by Sharon.
Fido FUNdamentals 101 For puppies and dogs 5 months and older
This
7 week class provides you with the skills you need to provide leadership to your dog and help him learn skills that will make
him an ideal member of your family. You will learn how to shape “good” behaviors while you learn how to manage
and prevent unwanted behavior. If your dog has problems with impulse control (jumping, mouthing, barking etc), won’t
come when called, or pulls and lunges on a leash, this class will start you on your way to developing a better relationship
with your dog and help him learn proper doggie etiquette! This course is taught by Fido Fundamentals Owner, Linda Nichols.
Level 2 CGC
(Canine Good Citizen) Course Dogs must have completed level 1
Polish your dog's manners and prepare
to take the CGC test. We will work on polite greetings, walk on loose leash, come when called, position changes (sit/down),
stay and accepting handling. Dogs will be exposed to increasing levels of distractions to improve reliability of behavior.
Class is one hour, 6 weeks. The CGC test will be given after the six weeks is completed. A Fido Fundamentals
class taught by Linda Nichols.
K9 Continuing Education For
Dogs that have been through a beginner class and want a refresher or just to continue on with their training. Classes will
be adjusted to meet the needs of each dog/handler in class.
Summer Day
Camp Classes
Puppy Day Camp For puppies 9 - 18 weeks
This special four-week "summer camp" will be tailored to meet the needs of those participating
and will include structured puppy play, people socialization, and problem solving for issues such as jumping, nipping, housetraining,
destructive chewing and others. Research has shown the most important socialization period for puppies is from
7 - 16 weeks and that well socialized puppies grow up to have fewer behavioral problems. Take this opportunity to enhance
your puppy's social development in a positive, fun environment.
"Fido"
Day Camp For older puppies and adult dogs
Is Fido frustrating you? Join us
for a four week "summer camp" that will give you the tools you need to communicate more effectively with your dog
and work on issues specific to your circumstances (i.e. pulling on leash, jumping up etc.). Learn how to get your dog's
attention and improve your relationship through postive training methods. This class will be tailored to the participants'
needs.
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Speciality
Puppy Agility
For puppies 10 - 20 weeks
This six week class provides a fun and exciting way to socialize and begin teaching your puppy. Your
puppy will be introduced to the activity of agility and will learn some of the foundation exercises that will help
develop teamwork. Puppies will learn to negotiate low level obstacles.
Puppies should be able to focus
and stay with their owner.
Intro
to Agility
For puppies and dogs 5 months and
older
and must have completed a puppy or manners/ fundamentals class
This 6 week class will introduce
your dog to the activity of agility. You and your dog will learn the foundation exercises that will help develop teamwork.
Dogs will learn to navigate Low level obstacles.
All dogs attending this class will need to know how to sit, stay,
come when called and be non-reactive/aggressive.
"Fido
Come "
For puppies and dogs that have
compelted a puppy or manners/fundamentals class
Can't get Fido to come when you call him? Do you
want to develop a rock-solid recall with your dog? This four week class will help you learn how to build a conditioned
response to your "come when called" cue that will bring Fido running,
even when there are competing distractions.
"Walk with Me"
For puppies and dogs that have completed a puppy or manners/fundamentals class
Would
you like to get more enjoyment out of your walks with Fido? Is Fido pulling you every which way? This four week
class will build on your skills for loose leash walking
and teach you how to use "life rewards" to get your dog
walking happily by your side.
You've made their "Bed"...Now
teach them to lie on it. Is your dog trying to eat at the table with you? Does your dog get overly excited when someone comes to the
door? Does your dog hog your bed? Have you ever wished that you could just send your
dog off to go lie down? If you
answered yes to any of these questions teaching your dog to lie on a "bed" can give them a place to go when you
are eating, when someone comes over, or when things just get chaotic. This exercise also teaches them to be calm.
This 2 session class consists of
one night of craft - making your dog a new bed and one night of teaching your dog to lie on it. No craft experience
is necessary Upon registration you will
receive detailed information on what you need to bring to class.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ If you have a reactive dog, please consult with the class instructor to determine if a group class is appropriate
for your situation.
Please note: If the class environment is to
stressful or distracting for your dog, our instructors may recommend private lessons to help your dog be more successful.
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