Dog Training Classes we offer:
- AKC's S.T.A.R. Puppy (5 1/2 months and younger)
- Adult/Mature Puppy (5 months and older)
- Canine Good Citizen - CGC
- Private Lessons - in Your Home or in Store
- Outdoor Adventure (Spring 2010)
Sign up for our Obedience training Classes
Learning is fun! Oh, I hope that's my favorite treat!
Courses are held in the evenings, are one hour long, and are held weekly*
(*we do alter the schedule for Holidays!)
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AKC's S.T.A.R.
Puppy S.T.A.R. Class Dates:
Tuesday December 8th 7:30 pm Large breed
Wednesday January 13th 6 pm Large Breed
Tuesday January 12th 6pm Small Breed
There are two main goals in helping develop your puppy between 12-20 weeks: teaching bite inhibition and correctly socializing.
You will socialize your puppy to a wide variety of people, especially children, men, and strangers. Well-socialized puppies grow up to be wonderful companions, whereas antisocial dogs are difficult, time-consuming, and potentially dangerous. Teaching your puppy bite inhibition develops a soft mouth. Whenever a dog bites a person or fights with another dog, the seriousness of the problem depends on the seriousness of the injury.
In a perfect world, you will successfully socialize your puppy so that he thoroughly enjoys the company and actions of all people, all dogs, and all animals. More realistically, though, accidents happen. When dogs are hurt or startled, their natural response is to snap, lunge, and even bite. Even wonderfully friendly dogs may feel inclined to protect or defend themselves when picked on by other dogs and people. You can’t wait to teach this skill, it must be done very young. It is impossible to make up for lost time. Don’t waste puppyhood!
Learning the skills and techniques to ensure your puppy develops a reliable bite inhibition and an ultra-soft mouth is the primary reason for you to attend Precious Pet Paradise's off-leash puppy classes. Your puppy needs to play with other puppies.
The most enjoyable priority of dog ownership is to accustom your well-socialized, soft-mouthed puppy to the world at large and prevent the development of predictable adolescent problems, thus assuring that he remains well-socialized and soft-mouthed.
The
S.T.A.R. program is designed to get puppies and their owners off to a
great start, and requires that owners attend a basic training course
with their puppies. Dogs up to the age of 1 year may attend.
It is a Six week course, owners & puppies must attend all Six classes.
All dogs need the necessary components of the program including Socialization, Training, Activity, and a Responsible owner.
Puppies that attend this program are well socialized and learn the skills that are the basis for all other learning.
This is a 6 week class, meeting weekly and is $99
to find out more information.
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The Adult/Mature Puppy Group Classes
January
(call to reserve and vote on weekday class is to be held on)
Classes are one hour long and are held weekly for eight weeks.
Class sizes are limited to 4 dogs
| Lesson 1: • Sit • Settle down & good manners • Look or Attention • Loose leash walking | Lesson 5: • Review commands • Increase distractions • Handling: Grooming 101 & Teeth Brushing • Separation from handler |
| Lesson 2: • Review Progress • Settle down & Good Manners • Sit • Add distractions • Recall | Lesson 6: • Review commands • Increase distractions • Reactions to distractions • Diet • Leave it |
| Lesson 3: • Review commands • Increase distractions • Meet & Play with people • Out or Drop it • Out or Drop it • Push ups Sit and Down | Lesson 7: • Review commands • Increase distractions • Trouble shooting |
| Lesson 4: • Review commands • Wait at the door • Guarding/Feeding • Increase distractions | Lesson 8: • Graduation Day! Games and Tricks |
Courses are held in the evenings, are one hour long, and are weekly for eight weeks. The cost is $129.99 + tax
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Canine Good Citizen or CGC Evaluation
December 8th 6 pm
January Tuesday 12th time TBA (4:30 pm or 7:30)
This class is 4 weeks
The Canine Good Citizen
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 American Kennel Club.
All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to
participate in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program.
Dogs who are entered in CGC tests will have completed our CGC class.
If your pet does not pass, there is not charge to retake the test. Visit us at our next tests and watch. Visit www.akc.org/events/cgc for more information on CGC evaluations.
This four week class is $75 plus tax.
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Private Lessons
The instructor goes your home for a family lesson. The lessons are designed to fit your pet’s and your family’s needs. Priced $50 per hour, the instructor can meet at your home as many times as you need. This is very popular option for many people.
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Spring/Summer Classes 2010
We will cover trail etiquette, leave it, come, and more. Classes will start in June!
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Additional Notes
- Book classes in advance, class sizes are limited.
- Please give a courtesy call if you are going to be late or will not be able to attend as soon as possible.
- Remember to provide proof of rabies vaccination on your first class.
- Get what you pay for: Ask questions of the instructors, work hard at home on the lessons, read the recommended material, and enlist the help of the whole family.
Consistency is the key! - Please contact your trainer any time through-out the week about any training concerns your have. (801) 636-3509
- Don't expect a quick fix. It's highly unlikely that all of your pet’s behavior problems
will be solved with a single class or even an 8-week course of obedience training. - Senior discounts are available. (15% off!!!)Methods:
Our instructor, Lorraine Gaudio will tailor training techniques to different dog characters and attitudes. You will learn how to apply learning theory of Classical and Operant Conditioning. Most animals respond quickly to positive reinforcement with the use of a verbal marker or clicker. You pet will want to work for you and shorten the learning process. The goal of dog training and our course is to build a bond between pet and family and for both to enjoy the process.
Lorraine at:
ppparadise@hotmail.com
or 801-636-3509
To Schedule Classes: 801-492-7746