Group and Private Lessons

GET THE BEHAVIOR YOU WANT FROM YOUR PET

Methods:

Our instructor, Lorraine Milner-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.

The Group Lesson

Our eight week course of enjoyable, helpful training information taught by our skilled trainer, Lorraine Milner-Gaudio.  Class size is limited to 4 pets so that each pet and person receives personal attention. Courses are often held in the evenings, one hour long, weekly for eight weeks and are $129.99 for the entire course!

New Training Classes for Fall 2008

(Classes are one hour long weekly for eight weeks)

Wednesday October 1st 7:30 to 8:30

                        Main Lesson Plan

Lesson 1:

• Learning Theory and Technique
• Settle down & Good Manners
• Housebreaking
• Kennel Command
• Look or Attention
• Sit
• Heel

Lesson 2:

• Review Progress
• Add distractions
• Down
• Socialization
• Recall
• Sit/Stay and “OK”
• Touch

Lesson 3:

• Review commands
• Increase distractions
• Wait
• Meet & Play with people
• Out or Drop it
• Stand
• Push ups Sit and Down
• Touch Objects

Lesson 4:

• Review commands
• Increase distractions
• Wait at the Door
• Guarding/Feeding

Lesson 5:

• Review commands
• Increase distractions
• Handling: Grooming 101 & Teeth Brushing

Lesson 6:

• Review commands
• Increase distractions
• Diet
• Leave it

Lesson 7:

• Review commands
• Increase distractions
• Trouble Shooting

Lesson 8:

• CGC Evaluation
  
• Graduation

Canine Good Citizen or CGC Evaluation

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.  Go to www.akc.org/events/cgc for more information on CGC evaluations.

Scheduled tests

At the end of each 8 week course

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 $40 per hour, the instructor can meet at your home as many times as you need.

Additional  Notes

• Book classes in advance
• 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!!!)