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Course Descriptions and Pricing (and see our special Discounts below)
Puppy Social Hour - Experts agree that the first 5 months of your puppy's life are the most important. Experiences that happen to your puppy during this time (both good and bad) have a lasting effect. Impromptu playgroups or dog parks can be unhealthy and scary. Why not come to Puppy Social Hour to socialize your puppy in a clean, safe environment.
Among the topics covered are: housetraining, puppy biting, puppy safety, puppies and children
We give you the tools to successfully integrate your puppy into the family. In addition to the techniques you learn in class, you take home an informative, family-friendly how-to book.
Pre-requisites: Puppies attend Puppy Social Hour when they are between 8 and 20 weeks of age, then they can go on to their next class. They must be actively involved in a vaccination protocol, with negative fecal. Concerned? Check out the following information from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior : Puppy Socialization
6 weeks $160
Monday classes are taught by Lisa Bert and Bridget Desroches, Tuesday classes are taught by Paul Emerson.
Upcoming classes
Puppy Social Hour Tuesday 9:00 AM (session e) starting on 09/07/2010Good Puppy 101 Monday 7:30 PM (session a) starting on 09/13/2010
Puppy Social Hour Monday 6:30 PM (session al) starting on 09/13/2010
Puppy Social Hour Monday 7:30 PM (session c) starting on 09/13/2010
Good Puppy 101 Monday 6:30 PM (session f) starting on 10/18/2010
Good Dog 101 and Good Puppy 101 - Get your family dog off to a good start ! Our Good Dog 101 and Good Puppy 101 beginner programs teach you and your dog the basic skills one desires in a family pet.
Among skills covered: sit, down, come when called, walking nicely on leash, how to eliminate problem behaviors like jumping and pulling on leash.
We also give you a fun and informative training book for at-home reference.
Our Good Puppy 101 program is for puppies, younger dogs (under one year), and dogs of any ages that are under 30 pounds. It has the same curriculum as Good Dog 101 but with special focus and tips for the younger dogs and smaller breeds. It covers all the basic skills that make up the successful Family Dog such as walking nicely on leash, greeting company politely, leaving some things alone, coming when called, playing nicely with family members, and reaching their full potential. Smaller-breed dogs have unique requirements that are also addressed in this class.
8 weeks $225
Monday classes are taught by Bridget Desroches, Tuesday classes are taught by Paul Emerson.
(The August 16 Good Puppy 101 class has filled. Another class begins August 30.)
Upcoming classes
Good Dog 101 Tuesday 5:15 PM (session a) starting on 09/07/2010Good Puppy 101 Monday 7:30 PM (session a) starting on 09/13/2010
Good Puppy 101 Monday 6:30 PM (session f) starting on 10/18/2010
Good Dog 101 - At Your Pace - The At Your Pace program provides a unique service for today's busy family. Over the course of 12 weeks, the At Your Pace class covers the same skills as Good Dog 101, but as a self-paced program. The 12-week time period allows for life's interruptions without you and your dog falling behind in your training goal of having a great family pet.
12 weeks $260
Classes are taught by Paul Emerson.
Upcoming classes
At Your Pace Tuesday 6:30 PM (session al) starting on 09/07/2010At Your Pace Tuesday 11:30 AM (session n) starting on 09/07/2010
At Your Pace Saturday 9:00 AM (session ai) starting on 09/11/2010
Good Dog 201 - Expand on the skills covered in Good Dog 101. Teach your dog to behave in a variety of environments and distractions. Pre-requisite: Good Dog 101 or equivalent. The standard session is 8 weeks.
We also offer an "At Your Pace" option of Good Dog 201 on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with classes starting every week. The At Your Pace program provides a unique service for today's busy family. Over the course of 8 weeks, the At Your Pace class covers the same skills as Good Dog 201, but as a self-paced program, allowing for life's interruptions without you and your dog falling behind in your training goal of having a great family pet.
8 weeks $200
Monday classes are taught by Bridget Desroches, Tuesday and Saturday classes are taught by Paul Emerson.
Upcoming classes
Good Dog 201 Saturday 10:15 (session t) starting on 09/11/2010Agility Prep - This 6-week class teaches the foundation skills to get your dog started in the fun sport of Canine Agility. Pre-requisite is Good Dog 101 or 201 (or equivalent).
6 weeks $150
Upcoming classes
Agility Prep Tuesday 7:30 PM (session g) starting on 08/31/2010
Introduction to Canine Disc Sport - This 4-week class gets you and your dog started with Canine Disc (a/k/a Frisbee).
Does your dog have what it takes to play disc? Would you like to participate in a dog sport where your dog does all the running and you stay in one spot? Canine disc sport is a great way to exercise your dog while building your relationship as you work together as a team. Come learn how to build your dog's interest in playing canine disc!
Basics of canine disc - basic equipment do's and don'ts, dog disc sport safety, how to build your dog's interest in the disc, "rules" of the game, bite ("take it"), "go around," chase, retrieve, release ("give"), drop.
Handler skills (it's not all about the dog!) - throwing the disc, reading the dog, training method.
Prerequisites:
- Good Dog 101 or equivalent
- Dog can reliably follow basic cues - sit, come, down
4 weeks $100
Classes are taught by Bridget Desroches. Please call or email if you are interested.
Upcoming classes
No classes scheduled at this time
AKC Canine Good Citizen class and test - This 6-week class covers the skills for your family dog and you to earn an Amercan Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen title. The program consists of 5 weeks of training, culminating with the test in Week 6. Additional details can be found at the AKC website: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/program.cfm
6 weeks $150
Classes are taught by Paul Emerson.
Upcoming classes
No classes scheduled at this timeRUFFians - This 8-week class helps dogs who react badly when meeting other dogs. Learn how to make your RUFFian into a more Friendly Fido. Get back to enjoying walking your dog in public!
8 weeks $250
Classes are taught by Paul Emerson.
Upcoming classes
RUFFians Saturday 11:30 AM (session l) starting on 09/25/2010Private Lessons - Individualized instruction for your family dog, based on our standard curriculum.
- At DOGS! Learning Center - $75/hour. Package of 4 - $275.
- At your home - $90/hour. Package of 4 - $335.
- Training outside of our area is priced on a per-case basis.
- Dates and times will be arranged with your instructor.
Behavior Consultations for Problem-Solving - We take a detailed history and work out a customized protocol for your family dog.
- Behavior Consultations at your home - $150.
- Dates and times will be arranged with your instructor.
Telephone Consultations - Discuss your specific training needs one-on-one with your instructor.
- $20/quarter-hour
- Dates and times will be arranged with your instructor.
Evaluations - To help assess your dog's skill level before starting an advanced class such as Agility.
- At DOGS! Learning Center - $35/half-hour.
- Dates and times will be arranged with your instructor.
Discounts -
- Sign up and pay for any 2 classes and receive a 10% discount off the 2nd class.
- Sign up and pay for your next class while your current class is still in session and receive a $20 discount on the upcoming class.
- Refer a friend, and both you and the friend receive a 5% discount from your next class.
Refunds - No refunds after the start of class.