Relaxed Rover

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Dates:

Sunday, TBD at 1:30 p.m.

Class duration: 5 weeks, 1 hours per week 

The first class is humans only; dogs start the second week

Instructors:

Sunday classes: Fanna Easter, CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, ABCDT, ABCDT-L2

This class offers help for reactive dogs. Does your dog lack focus? Is he highly excitable? Does he lunge, bark, growl overreact or bite at the leash? In this class, we teach dogs how to relax and redirect their attention away from distractions in a safe environment. Additionally, we give you tips on safely handling difficult situations you may encounter with your dog.

Class size: Maximum 4 dogs

Fee: $175

Requirements:

• Current vaccinations

• If your dog has bitten another dog or person, we recommend a private lesson before enrolling in Relaxed Rover. 

Nose Games

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Dates: Saturdays at 5:15 p.m. Rolling enrollment, join any time! 

            (reactive & nonreactive dogs welcome) **Holiday weekends there will not be Saturday class**

            Level 1; Sunday, TBD at 11:30 a.m. (for reactive dogs)

            Level 2; Sunday, TBD at 11:00 a.m. (reactive and nonreactive dogs welcome)

Class duration: 4 weeks, 1 hour per week

Instructor (Saturdays): Valerie Fry, KPA-CTP, ABCDT-L2

Instructor (Sundays): Fanna Easter, CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, ABCDT-L2 

Intro to Nose Games is designed to tap into your dog’s primary sense – his amazing sense of smell! This class introduces the concept of a search game that you can play at home, and helps you learn to read your dog’s body language while giving your dog a fun sniffing workout! Each week increases the level of challenge for your dog. Any dog is welcome (reactive, shy, exuberant, senior dogs, etc.). The exercises are performed with one dog at a time and are tailored to set up each dog to succeed. No prior training is needed. The only requirements are a 6-foot leash and a generous supply of your dog’s favorite yummy treats. This class is similar to  K9 Nose Work  developed by Ron Gaunt, Amy Herot, and Jill Marie O’Brien.

Class size: Maximum 4 dogs 

Fee: $125

Requirements:

• Current vaccinations

• Minimum age 20 weeks

• 6-foot leash

Dog School Dropout

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Dates: Rolling enrollment

Class duration: 5 sessions – class times are flexible so you don't have to commit to one day and time each week; 30-45 minutes per session

Instructor: Cathy Painter, LVT, CBCC-KA

If your dog reacts aggressively to seeing other dogs, by lunging, barking, growling or attempting to bite, DSDO class is for you. This class builds on the skills you learn in Relaxed Rover class or private sessions. We work specifically on helping your dog feel more comfortable around other dogs.

Class size: Semi-private session, usually two dogs at a time and no more than three in one session.

Fee: $200

Requirements:

• Current vaccinations

• Dogs must have already taken Relaxed Rover or attended at least one private session