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Specialized Classes in Diamond Springs











Tellington TTouch Method: Spring Dates 2012 to be Announced
TTouch is coming to Our Furry Friends Training Center in the format of a small group workshop!  Learn how to enhance the human-
animal bond. Improve the performance and well-being of your companion animal friend. You will also learn to alleviate minor
behavioral issues without fear or force. TTouch is not massage therapy. It is an animal behavioral method that stimulates the function
and vitality of the cells and activates the unused neural pathways to the brain to make positive changes in your companion animal.  
$49

Strengthening the Bond with TTouch: Spring Dates to be Announced
This Next Step class for TTouch will review the basic touches, include a relaxation session for you and your dog, and include some
problem solving techniques using the TTouch method.  Come with questions and we can do the work and see what exciting things can
happen. $33
nstructor: Victoria Swiger is a certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner I and a retired certified Veterinarian Assistant. She has
been working with and training animals for over 20 years.


Helping the Cautious Canine: Sat 2 - 3pm, March 24 - April 28    Skip 4/7
"Training for Adult Rescue Dogs with Special Needs" can be a choice for fearful dogs too.
See description and schedule below. Help your fearful, anxious dog relax and build their confidence.
Step-by-step exercises desensitize your dog and you become a better leader too.  
1st week humans only. $99  Instructor: Cherie Maitland

    Fun Fitness with Fido:

  • Tues 9 - 10am, March 13 - April 3
    Come get exercise with your dog!! In this unique class, explore Agility For
    Fun and improve your dog's obedience! Class meets indoors, though on
    good-weather days we will also go for a walk around the neighborhood.
    Wear comfortable shoes, layers of clothing and bring drinking water. You
    can go at a comfortable pace for you and your dog. Basic leash and
    obedience skills required. $75
    Instructor: Cherie Maitland


Visit www.Meetup.com/Fun-Fitness-with-Fido for other Fun Fitness Events

Canine Good Citizen Practice & Tests: See Canine Good Citizen Page

Feisty Fido: CALL FOR WINTER 2012 Private Behavioral Appts.     Spring 2012 Dates to be Announced
1st Class is without the dogs
Help your dog feel less aggressive and leash-reactive around other dogs. Lessen you dog's
lunging and high-arousal level when s/he sees other dogs. Call for more info and
prerequisites. Become a better leader too.   $119   Instructor: Cherie Maitland

Clickin' Tricks: Mon 3 - 4pm, Jan 2 - 30 OR  Fri 4 - 5pm, Feb 17 - Mar 9
OR  Fri Noon - 1pm, Mar 23 - Apr 13
Is your dog  bored? Too much energy, not enough to do? If you are looking for a way to
stimulate your dog's mind and have some fun at the same time, then this class is for you!
As you explore ways to challenge your dog, get some useful behaviors as a bonus. $78
Instructor: Alan St. Andrew

My Dog - My Helper: Mon 11:30am - 12:30pm, Jan 23 - Feb 27, Skip 2/20
OR  Mon 3 - 4pm, Mar 26 - Apr 23
Practical skills to transform your dog into a working companion. Teach your dog to open
or close doors, turn lights on or off, and bring hard to reach items to your hand or lap in this introductory class. $99  Instructor: Alan
St. Andrew

Shaping Clinic: Mon 6 - 7pm, Jan 30 - Mar 5  Skip  2/20  OR Fri 4 - 5pm, Mar 23 - Apr 20
Whether you need specific services from your dog, or you just want to challenge a busy mind, THIS is the class for you! Using
behavior shaping techniques such as "chaining" and "free shaping," get your dog to do useful things, like getting on his bed on cue,
putting his toys away, picking up the phone and more! We can work on something YOU have in mind as well. $99  
Instructor: Alan St. Andrew      Contact Instructor for Pre-Requisites

Lead By Following - A Control Unleashed ® Class: Mon 11am - 12:30pm, Mar 5 - Apr 16, OR
Mon 6 - 7:30pm, Apr 30 - Jun 11
A series of 'games' to play with your dog to teach him to:
  • Reorient on you entering or leaving places and while walking (using targeting skills),
  • Exercises hat simultaneously build focus and new attitudes about the things around him,
  • Remain comfortably calm on his mat no matter what's going on around him,
  • Increase both enthusiasm and focus in a distracting environment, with increasing challenges so that he can perform well off
    leash around other dogs, for example at agility meets.
Control Unleashed ®  is a behavioral program where many of the core exercises are based on the principles of desensitization and
counterconditioning. The basic learning theory it operates on is this: the dog learns that his own behavior causes a reward to happen.
An event marker such as a clicker speeds this process (OPERANT CONDITIONING). This program was developed by Leslie McDevitt,
MLA, CDBC,CPDT.
7 Weeks, Maximum 4 Teams, $126   Instructor: Alan St. Andrew

    Creating a Forever Home For Your Rescue Dog •

  • Sun 3:30 - 4:45pm, March 11
    Do you have a rescue dog adopted from a shelter or rescue group?
    Or are you thinking of adding an adult dog to your family? This
    workshop is designed specifically for those who are thinking of
    adding a rescue dog to the family. Topics include: Adult dogs
    versus puppies; Preparing the house and the family - what to do
    and what not to do – on the first day; House training and rules;
    Introducing the new dog to other family pets; Health and behavior
    issues. This workshop is for people only. $10
    Please Pre-Register. Instructor: Marcia Barkley









Conformation Troubleshooting:
A behavior shaping clinic to identify and strengthen "soft spots" in your dog's
conformation ring performance. Teach your dog to shine in the show ring!
5 Wks, Max 4 Dogs, $75 Instructor: Alan St. Andrew
  • Fri 12 - 1pm, Feb 10 - Mar 9











See Canine Freestyle
for classes with Dog's Can Dance Judy Gamet, BS Dance Education, and
coach for competitive teams, and with Marcia Barkley. Marcia's program is
specifically geared to handlers with experience in Competition Obedience
and/or Rally Obedience. Marcia also offers a program for Therapy Dog Teams
who want to put together a short routine to share at visits.

Wonder whether Freestyle is for you and your dog? Check out Cherie
Maitland's Intro to Fun Canine Freestyle 90-minute class. Freestyle is a great
way to continue to bond and train with your dog!
Diamond Springs - 622-PUPS
Our Furry Friends Training Center
694 Pleasant Valley Road, Ste 8
Diamond Springs, CA
Next to Double Diamond & Crossroads Vet
Visit Obedience Classes in Placerville
Cherie's
Dogs
Demonstrate
"Don't Touch"
and Great
Self-Control
(Notice
Biscuits on
Paws)
For Classes on
Preparing and Training
for Therapy Dog Visits

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Having trouble
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Leader of the Pack
CONFORMATION HANDLING:
NEW CLASS!!
Not sure on the
next step for you
and your canine
companion? Trying
to choose the right
class and trainer?
Try this helpful
60-minute
Assessment and
Training Tips
class and clarify
what's next, plus
receive training tips
that you can
implement right
away!

Class meets
one-time and costs
only $20 and has a
maximum of 4 for
extra attention!
Not sure on the next step for you and your canine companion? Trying to choose the right class and trainer? Try this helpful
60-minute Assessment and Training Tips class and clarify what's next, plus receive training tips that you can implement right
away!

Class meets one-time and costs only $20 and has a maximum of 4 for extra attention! For more information visit the Dog Training
Assessment  page.
Visit Our Dog Sports Page:

  • Agility For Fun
  • Canine Freestyle
  • Rally Obedience
  • Treibball
If you are having more serious behavioral issues with your dog such as aggression, fearfulness, issues
with other members of your household, please contact our Behavior Specialist, Cherie Maitland