- Why
train my dog?
- How
old should my dog be for this class?
- Does
my dog need to be spayed or neutered to attend classes?
- How
much does the class cost?
- I
have two dogs in my house that are in need of training. Can I bring
both of them?
- How
many dogs will
there be in the class?
- How
long will each session last?
- What
do I need to bring to class?
- When
should I sign up for the course?
- What
if I have to miss a class? What if YOU have to miss a class?
- My
dog doesn't like other dogs / people. Can we still come to class?
Training
your dog helps you to bond (become closer) with your dog. The
more you train him, the more he will understand you. And the
more you work and play with your dog, the more you will
understand him. Always remember to make training a fun and
interesting game for your dog.
Obedience training is also fun. Yes, fun! You
get to take your dog out in public and meet other dogs and new
friends. You both get some exercise and you can learn tricks
that are fun to show to your friends. When friends come over,
they will be happy to hang out with your dog.
How old should my dog be for class?
For a puppy, your dog should be between 10 and 20
weeks of age. For the Young Adult Manners class, your dog should be
between 5 months and 2 years of age. For recently adopted dogs older than
2 years of age, I will need to see adoption papers before being allowed in
class.
No. Your dog does not need to be altered for
this class. However, if your female is in heat, this may cause a commotion
amongst any intact males in the class. We will work this out if this comes
up in class.
How much do the classes cost?
The
classes are $100. This is for six (6), one hour classes being held once a
week. The cost of treats, leashes and other training equipment is your responsibility.
Of course you can! However, just to be clear,
the fee of $100 applies to each dog and, of course, each dog must have its own
handler.
I
will generally have no more than 8 dogs to a class. I you are the only one
to sign up for the class, I have no problem with that. However the class
will still be held at Central Bark Doggy Day Care.
Each
session will last approximately one (1) hour. Be advised that the smaller
the class (i.e.,1 or 2 dogs) , generally the shorter each session will be.
The class itself will be 6 weeks.
First of all, you will need to bring a hungry
dog. Dogs tend to be more food motivated if they are a hungry.
You'll also need to bring 150 to 200 pea-sized treats and a pouch in which to
keep them. This pouch can be a trainers treat bag, a fanny pack or even a
carpenter's apron. You will be using a standard 6 foot leach for most of
the training. Please no retractable leashes.
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When should I sign up for the
classes?
Since the classes are to be held on Monday,
please sign up by the preceding Friday.
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What about missing classes?
If I should have to miss a class, we will reschedule
the class. If you should have to miss, another handler can bring your
dog. Please plan on attending all 6 classes.
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My Dog doesn't like other dogs /
people. Can we still take your class?
Sorry no. These classes are for dog-friendly
and people-friendly dogs only.
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