You will learn how to teach your dog
to: sit, down, come, walk on a loose leash, stay, pay attention to
you, to greet people politely rather than jumping on them, and puppy
raising issues.
Each week is packed with information, giving
you the knowledge to train your dog to be a well behaved family
member. The first night is an orientation without dogs and then five
weeks with dogs follow. Please bring verification of your dog's
vaccination records to the orientation (DHLP,
Rabies, and Bordetella).
INTERMEDIATE MANNERS - Canine Good Citizen (CGC) (Dogs
must have previously completed the Basic Manners class, be a “green
light” dog, and be current with vaccinations. The class duration is 6 weeks
for only $130.00)
You will learn how to train your dog beyond the
basics and prepare for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen
(CGC) evaluation which is given on the last night of class. Some of
the skills you will learn include: Beginning heel by your side, Sit-Stay &
Down-Stay with harder distractions and distance, Come despite harder
distractions and distance, Go to a place on cue (from a distance and
for longer duration), Calmly greet another dog team and other items on
the CGC evaluation.
The CGC Program is a two-part program that
stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners
for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a
certificate from the AKC. The CGC exam is open to mix and purebred
dogs. You can qualify to take the CGC evaluation for free if you
register for the Intermediate Manners class before completing the Basic
Manners class.
ADVANCED MANNERS - Rally (Dog must have completed the Intermediate Manners - CGC class or have earned a CGC certificate, be a "green light" dog, and current with vaccinations. The class duration is six weeks for only $130.00)
The Advanced Manners class takes the dog and owner’s skill levels to a new height up to and including off leash control. It’s focus is to teach reliable advanced manners and to have fun working as a team through different obedience obstacles. In this class, one learns how to teach their dog a competition "heel", to stay despite increasing distance from your dog and ultimately be able to perform out of sight stays, and fun Rally obedience exercises (Rally can be described as a mixture of some agility exercises with fun obedience stations) preparing the dog team to participate in competitions if so desired.
FUN AGILITY (Dog must be a "green light dog" and have completed the Intermediate Manners-CGC class and/or earned a CGC certificate and be current with vaccinations. Class duration is 6 weeks for only $130.00).
Owners will learn how to teach their dog to complete basic agility obstacles such as a tunnel, tire & bar jumps, ramp, and more. Later, dogs and handlers will sequence the obstacles as part of an obstacle course. While this class will help prepare a dog team interested in competing in agility competitions, it's focus is just for fun and to build your dog's confidence level. It's a great way to have fun with your dog!
FEISTY FIDO REHAB. (Dogs must be a
“yellow light” dog and be current with vaccinations. The class duration is 6 weeks for only $230.00)
Does your dog have
difficulty getting along with other dogs? Then a Feisty Fido class is
the place to be! The first night is an orientation without dogs and
then five subsequent weeks with dogs follow. Please bring verification
of your dog’s vaccination records (DHLP, Rabies & Bordetella) to
the first night of class with dogs. The Feisty Fido class is so popular that it fills up
quickly and the class size is limited to only 4 dogs.
Aggression
is usually a "heightened inappropriate sense of defensiveness" or a
willingness to retain a resource. Basically, the dog is stressed and
is trying to protect itself or guard it's resources, the only way it
knows how to; whether that be by cowering, growling, snapping, lunging
or biting. It has two options, to fight or to flee. A stressed dog
may use it's teeth to accomplish either intent. However, when one
looks at aggression for what it really is, then you're in a position to
be able to help your dog move from a reactive state to a calmer
thinking state of mind and therefore, exhibit more controllable and
desired behavior.
In this class, you will learn: how to read
your dog’s challenging and fearful postures, proper safe handling
skills, how to better prevent dangerous situations, and how to teach
your dog basic obedience skills. You will teach your dog how to:
relax around other dogs instead of acting aggressive or fearful, pay
more attention to you rather than other dogs, and learn basic obedience
skills despite distractions.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (Dog must have completed Basic Manners group class or private instruction and be a "green light" or "former yellow light" dog. Class fee is only $90.00 for four weeks).
If you need help with loose leash walking and proofing obedience
commands amongst real world distractions (nature, animals, dogs,
crowds, traffic, etc.), then the Outdoor Adventure class is a perfect
fit for you and your dog. Michael helps owners further develop their
confidence and dog handling skills in various environments (nature
trails, crowds, etc.) in Western Wayne, Southern Oakland and Eastern
Washtenaw Counties. Some locations may include Canton Recreational
Trails, Livonia Parks, Gallup Park, etc.)
