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ROBI TATKIN 2458 BOSTON POST ROAD. GUILFORD, CT 06437 (203)458-2223 (ABCD) abcobedience.com office/retail hours: Mon 3-6, Th 12-6, Sun 11-1 |
How ABC Obedience Works For You
* Maximum individual attention for best results. * At home, "in studio" or out with "real life" distractions. * Scheduled for convenience (day, evening or weekends) * Designed to help you (and family) teach your dog. * 60 to 90 minutes sessions weekly & brief daily practice. * Packages include training supplies and initial chew. * Distraction & socializing are part of the overall program. * Sessions are customized to suit your needs. * For more information, please call for a free evaluation. * For puppies 12 to 18 weeks old * Critical learning and social period for a solid foundation * Pups learn HOW to learn, think and be involved in the training happily * Humans learn how to get responses to first commands, prevent problems and more * Early conditioning for a solid recall (coming when called) is a great advantage over teaching older pups/dogs * Supervised free play teaches appropriate dog to dog interactions, minimizing future stress and possible aggression * Manners primer for polite greetings, keeping teeth off people, leaving things alone, etc. * Basic skills such as leash walking, sit, down, recall, etc. * Puppy psychology and tools for controlling behavioral issues
* Also designed to help you teach your dog. * Class size limited for maximum individual attention. * Basic obedience (more commands and more structure than PK) include heeling, stay, recall, "leave", and more * Puppy K recommended first but not required, all ages welcome!. * Separate beginner classes for puppies (12 weeks to 6 months) & adult dogs (6 months and up). * Students may repeat group at more advanced level. * Can be combined with private sessions (no minimum). * Classes are filled by pre-registration. For specific details on Puppy Kindergarten and Beginner Groups, please click to link to specific pages |
| Other Possibilities
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Obstacle Workshops
Canine Good Citizen Class & Certification
Recall Workshop
Off leash Workshop
Clicker Training
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If you prefer to receive a registration and information packet (by snail mail) for the next available group, please call.
The
Store: 2458 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT.
Providing a variety of educational,
safe toys & treats. Expert advice, friendly service and
reasonable prices! Current hours: Monday 3-6, Thursday 12-6, Sunday
11-1. As well as during classes and by appointment if needed.
Please note: All
group classes are held at our training facility/store in Guilford unless
otherwise noted.
(203)
458-ABCD (458-2223)