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Classes >> Family Dog Program
Family Dog IFamily Dog I is an introductory class for dogs of all ages that are just beginning training. You will learn to teach your dog to pay attention when asked, greet politely, come when called, walk on a loose leash and lie down and stay. Management skills, socialization and problem solving will also be stressed. Classes are small in size, fun for you and your dog and very effective. Attendance is required at the first class. It is an informative seminar and dogs DO NOT attend. You will receive all handouts and reading material at this class. You will also have several easy, but important, homework assignments. Fee: $175.00 for 8 one hour classes. Ask about our special Family Dog I classes geared specifically towards dogs 25 lbs and under!
Puppy Kindergarten
Attendance is required at the first class. It is an informative seminar and puppies DO NOT attend. You will receive all handouts and reading material at this class. You will also have several important homework assignments. Fee: $175.00 for 8 one hour classes.
Family Dog IIFamily Dog II builds on what you and your dog already have learned. This class is the next step for those who have successfully completed either a Family Dog I or Puppy Kindergarten class with us. It would also be appropriate for clients from other programs with a firm understanding of positive reinforcement training techniques. Placement of students from other programs will be contingent on evaluation by the instructor. In this class your dog will learn to respond reliably during exposure to increasing distractions. You will take the next step in teaching the Really Reliable Recall and you will prepare your dog to earn the title of Canine Good Citizen. You will learn to teach your dog to respond to signals at a distance, you’ll be introduced to the sports of agility and rally and you will teach tricks and play games. After successfully completing Family Dog II, you and your dog have the skills necessary to participate in any of the programs offered at Tails. This includes agility, competition obedience, rally obedience, therapy dog training, freestyle dance and flyball. You can also continue on in the Family Dog Program. We offer several different class selections over the course of a year. This is an 8 week class and dogs do not attend the first week. Fee: $150.00 for 8 one hour classes
Family Dog IIIFamily Dog III is perfect for those of you who like trying new, fun things or want to do more with your dog but aren’t sure what would be best. Attendees should have completed Family Dog II or its equivalent. The curriculum can include (but is certainly not limited to) Behavior Shaping, Tracking, Agility, Games, Rally Obedience, Freestyle, Retrieving, Tricks, and sharpening up general obedience skills. Fee: $175.00 Start Date: currently not available Time: TBA Instructor: Shelley Wurst Leash Walking ClassPut some energy into your leash walking while maintaining control. Leash walking should be a "team sport", so come prepared to improve your handling skills and help your dog be the best he can be! Class runs for 4 weeks. Fee: $75.00 - This class will be held both inside and outside! Start Date: currently not available Time: 7:30 p.m. Instructor: Penney Baker Weekend Really Reliable Recall ClassThis will be an intensive class on teaching and maintaining a Really Reliable Recall. The class runs for 4 weeks. The pre-requisite for this class is either Puppy Kindergarten or a Family Dog I class. Fee: $75.00 Start Date: next date TBA Time: 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Nancy Allen Walking Skills ChallengeWalking your dog around your neighborhood provides many challenges. Learn a variety of management and handling skills that will keep you and your dog out of trouble. This is a fun 4 week course that will present a variety of "real life" situations in a course that will be set up in a Rally format. The fourth week will have a challenge course with prizes awarded for handling skill, creativity, and most improved! Dog and handlers should have completed Family Dog II. Fee: $75.00
The Family Dog Sampler
general obedience skills.
Fee: $75.00 for 4 one-hour classes Date: Tuesday 1/13/09 Time: 7:30 PM Canine Good Citizen Prep ClassPeriodically a Canine Good Citizen Prep Class will be offered for students preparing to take the CGC test. You will become familiarized with the test items and criteria for passing the test. This class is usually scheduled a couple of weeks prior to a scheduled test date. Students may sign up for one or both of the 2 sessions. Fee: $15.00 Instructor: Bonnie Henderson Prep Class: Wednesday 1/14 and 1/21 CGC TEST: Date: Wednesday 1/28/09 |
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Our family dog program provides a variety of classes all designed to bring out the very best in your family pet. These classes also are the foundation for our competition programs and for other activities you may want to pursue with your dog. Our classes are taught using the most up to date in positive reinforcement techniques. Scroll down for our entire listing and class schedules.
Puppy Kindergarten 
This popular course is perfect for those of you who like trying new, fun things or want to do more with your dog but aren’t sure what would be best. Attendees should have completed Family Dog II or its equivalent. The curriculum is determined by the interests of class participants, and can include (but is certainly not limited to) Behavior Shaping, Tracking, Agility, Games, Rally Obedience, Freestyle, Retrieving, Tricks, and sharpening up Tails - U - Win!® Dog Training Center LLC Home | About | Classes | Canine Behavior Consultation | Instructors | Events | Tails Store | Directions | Contact
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