Basic 2: Manners and More!
Continuing Education for your canine companion |
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This class is offered to dogs and puppies over 4 months of age who have already taken our Polite Puppy Class or our Basic Class (or equivalent). This class is great for those who wish to gain more reliability with their dog. We will help you take the skills that you learned in the Polite Puppy and Basic Manners class and apply them to real life situations! This class is designed to be repeatable until you reach the level of training that you desire! This class also includes exercises to help prepare your dog to take the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and the TDI (Therapy Dogs International) tests! You will continue working with your dog on the basic obedience commands while adding more distractions, distance and duration. You will also begin working on several new exercises! Some of the skills that we will work more on are: • Getting your dog to walk well on leash. • Stays with ever increasing distractions and with added distance. Sit, Down and Stand stays will all be covered. • Come when called also adding in distractions and distance. • Wait and watch you for more and more things that they want. • Sitting politely when people approach as well as sitting for petting. • Practicing “Leave It” while out for a walk • Medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers will be introduced as distractions. • Loose leash walking by other dogs while keeping their attention on you. • A placement exercise will be taught which will teach your dog to go to his bed or a mat when asked. • Learn more on how to effectively use play, games and other “Lifetime Rewards” to get your dog to work well for you! The 10 test items of the AKC CGC Test as follows: 1. Accepting a Friendly Stranger Your dog will also be exposed to medical equipment distractions; a cane, wheel chair, walker and crutches which helps your dog to work comfortably around these items. This is especially useful if you plan to gain your dogs Therapy Dog Certificate which allows you to visit your local nursing homes, hospitals, etc. to let your dog cheer the patients. All members of your dog's family are encouraged to attend these classes. We look forward to having you and your dog continue on with us in our Basic Level II Class! |
We provide group classes as well as private instruction. The focus is on teaching you to teach your dog using positive reinforcement/clicker training techniques. We are dedicated to helping your dog to become a polite member of your family. A dog that you will be proud to call your own!
Benefits include:
- Professional, friendly instruction
- Small class size
- Training can begin at 8 weeks
- Family participation encouraged
- Handouts provided
- Instructors continually further their education through seminars as well as through books and videos
To sign up for a class:
1. Print out Enrollment Form
2. Make a copy of your dogs current vaccine records
3. Mail both with check to:
Positive Way Dog Training
P.O. Box 510175
Livonia, MI 48151
Dog's must have up-to-date vaccinations
(DHLPP, Rabies & Bordetella)
If you do not send your dogs current vaccine records at time of enrollment please bring them first night of class.
For questions on group classes contact Laura Rescoe at 734-437-0148 laura@positiveway.us