BEGINNER'S GROUPS

Beginner groups are an effective and economical way to teach you to teach your dog!  Built in distractions and socializing, combined with individual attention make this an excellent format for learning - whether for the fist time or as a refresher course for the more experienced.

OVERVIEW

• Get Results on the first command, with or without distractions!

• No pre-requisites, ideal for first timers of any age

• Also a great refresher class (Can you do the class off leash?)

• Includes basic commands, teaching strategies and general information

• Canine communication, psychology, timing and the right way to teach

• Get real verbal control without becoming leash-dependent (TRAIN, DON'T RESTRAIN)

• Focus on real life issues for reliablilty in your everyday world

• Get the best of both worlds, your dog should be a happy AND obedient family member!

 Topics Covered Include:

• Canine communication and psychology

• Real reliability on the first (and only) command!

• Basic commands: sit, down, coming when called (intro and advanced), stay, attention,loose leash walking, heeling, verbal control/leash out of hands if ready, "leave it", "off" and "quiet" and other behavioral topics

• Easy and effective ways to teach

• Be a good leader, without physical force!

• Polite greetings

• Control chewing, utilize chews effectively

• Proper use of redirection to create desired behavior

• Incrementally proof behaviors for reliability even with distractions

• Understand timing, clickers (or verbal markers)  and randomization of reinforcement to avoid future treat dependence

• Verbal control: loose leash, loose leash, loose leash!!!

• More!

Details:

• 6 weeks/$155*

• 50 minutes each week except week 1 (no dogs)

• Small Class Size, 6-8 dogs per class

• First week, humans only for an undistracted start 

• First week of beginner groups (mandatory!) is held from 7 to 8:30 pm for all class times (except Tuesdays, week 1 held at regular time)

• 6 foot leash required (any material/leather, no chain or retractable leashes!)

• All classes require prepaid registration to ensure your enrollment

• Children welcome to attend and encouraged to work with parental supervision at home, but beginner groups are designed for adult learning)

• Multiple adult owners encouraged to attend and take turns working the dog

• Each date listed is for the START DATE for each six week class

• Pup = under 6 months old (usually after Puppy K, but not required)

• Adult = over 6 months old (no upper age limit!)

To Register:

• Click here for secure online registration.  After payment information, you should be redirected to registration form for more details.  If registration page does not load, please call!
  
• Click here to download a printable registration form. Once completed mail it (address above)
  
• Call during store hours to register by phone
  
• Visit us during our office/retail hours and complete form
  
  * all training subject to CT 6.35% sales tax