Training With Respect & Understanding
Our
Furry
Friends
Our Furry Friends offers 2 Training Center locations - In Placerville
and in Pioneer - serving El Dorado, Amador & Calaveras Counties.
In addition, several Agility For Fun Classes & Playdays are held at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds.

Programs & Services Include:
    * Private Behavioral Solutions Appointments
   * In-Home Private Lessons
   * Puppy & Kindergarten Classes
    * Basic & Higher Level Obedience Classes
    * Specialized Classes Including:
            - Basic First Aid & CPR for Dog Owners
            - Helping the Cautious Canine
            - Feisty Fido
            - Canine Good Citizen Preparation
            - Build a Reliable Recall & Learn Humane Use of the Electronic Collar
            - Kids & Their Dogs
            - Tricks & Treats
            - Lunchtime Learning
            - Canine College         
   * Seminars with Outside Trainers
   * Canine Freestyle with Judy from DOGS CAN DANCE
    * Doggie Day Care
    * Movie Nights
    * Drop-In Playgroups
    * Agility For Fun Classes, Camps & Playdays
    * Training Retreat & Weekend Get-A-Ways
    * Introduction to Rally Obedience & Rally Playdays
    * Phone Consultations
   * Helpful Training & Other Products For Sale           

*** I know you have options on how & where to do your training. Please ask any
questions & learn how my extensive wealth of professional experience can assist you
with tailor-made programs & classes. End up with a confident, well-trained & happy
dog & in the process notice how much you learn about canine psychology & being a
clear, firm, benevolent leader! Your dog will be walking calmly on leash, sitting to greet
people, coming when called, waiting at gates & doors, staying with distractions,
leaving forbidden items alone, turning away from things that previously triggered
aggression or fear, playing with compatible dogs . . . & more. Please contact me to
find out how to begin or continue this positive & educational journey with your canine
companion.***

Call or e-mail to discuss your dog(s) and your training needs, and
get started right away on an educational and satisfying experience!
July Classes Beginning in El Dorado County:

July 22 Tues 2pm           A Puppy Social
July 22 Tues 6:30pm      Advanced Obedience - Combined w/ Intermediate
July 23 Wed 3:30pm       Using Play to Train Good Manners
July 24 Thurs 5pm         Canine Good Citizen Prep
July 24 Thurs 6:15pm     Intro to Rally Obedience
July 26 Sat 3:45pm         Agility For Fun Camp - Postponed 1 week
Aug 2 Sat 9am                Feisty Fido
Aug 2 Sat 11:30am         Good Manners
Aug 3 Sun 12:30pm         Basic First Aid & CPR for Dog Owners
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Cherie's Dogs at a Polite Wait at the Door
If you have any pictures or
video clips of your dogs
training at Our Furry Friends
that you would like to share
please e-mail to:
Trainer@DOG-B-GOOD.COM
Site Last Updated  July 19, 2008
For over 10 years, Cherie Maitland of Our Furry Friends has been helping people teach their dogs to be well-behaved
members of the family. She uses up-to-date positive, effective and humane methods to train all of the basic obedience
commands. (See Philosophy & Methods) Expert help is available for more serious problems including fearfulness, anxiety,
aggression towards people, dogs & cats, nuisance barking, and safety with kids and dogs. Our Furry Friends Training
Centers offer a wide variety of other classes & programs including Agility For Fun, Rally Obedience, Feisty Fido, Helping
the Cautious Canine, Basic First Aid & CPR for Dog Owners, drop-in play groups, doggie day care & more. Contact us.
NEW CLASSES COMING UP!!
Basic First Aid & CPR for Dog Owners
Recognize an emergency & stock a First Aid Kit. Questions will be answered on, but not limited
to bloat, fish hook removal, electric shock, poison & toxic food & plants, hot weather issues,
injuries from other animals & allergic reactions. Hands-on practice for muzzling, safe restraint
& bandaging. INSTRUCTOR: Jamie Holms, NCPT, RVT, has been a veterinary technician for 9 years.
Her passion includes emergency medicine & owner education.
Using Play for Training Good Manners
In her Family-Friendly Dog Training book, Patricia McConnell writes:"Play can enhance your
relationship, increase your dog's willingness to do what you ask, teach emotional control, and
in general make it a lot more fun . . Inappropriate play can teach bad habits and create dogs
who are emotionally out of control." Come have fun with your dog while training!!
A Puppy Social  
For puppies 3-9 months of age & at least first 2 of puppy shots. This is a great place for
socialization & play, as well as training a polite sit to greet people & walking calmly on leash.
Safety & positive training are emphasized.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAINING CENTERS:
4060 Stage Court, Unit G-4 in the Gold Key Storage Complex, Placerville 530-622-PUPS
    From Missouri Flat Rd, Turn onto China Garden across from the Pool Place & by the Chevron Station.
    Drive 2/10 mile.
    Turn  Left onto Stage Court in the Missouriflat Business Park.
    Drive straight past the Gold Key Storage Office & thru the iron gate.
    Turn left at the 2nd row of buildings by Aamco Transmissions.
    Drive to the end.                

Call for Directions to Amador/Calaveras Location: 209-295-4DOG or 1-888-DOG-B-GOOD
Aug Classes Beginning in Amador/Calaveras Counties:
Aug 1 Fri 6:15pm         A Puppy Social
Aug 22 Fri 6pm           Good Manners Basic Obedience