| Pine Grove - 295-4DOG These Classes Are Held at the New Training Center 19698-C, Highway 88, Pine Grove Next to Ace Hardware See Directions at Bottom of Home Page |
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See Directions at Bottom of Home Page Paws 4 Fitness - Wed 5:30 - 6:30pm, Oct 1 - Oct 29 (Delayed to start Oct 8) AND/OR Nov 5 - Dec 10 (skip 11/26) Great exercise for you and your dog using Canine Freestyle & music. Permission granted from DOGS CAN DANCE to use their program. 1st time through $88 & repeat $79. Drop-in $20. Call first to see if there is room. Class limited to 5 teams. Class participants must purchase home program with book, CD & DVD $45 - normally $60. Using Play for Training Good Manners – Sat 11:30am - 12:30pm, Sept 20 - Oct 4 We will teach: Drop It, Sit & Wait for Toss of Toy, Tug-of-War Etiquette, No Teeth on Humans, & A Fun Trick. 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!! $49 Basic First Aid & CPR for Dog Owners – Sat 11:30am - 3:30pm, Oct 11 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. $68 INSTRUCTOR: Jamie Holms, NCPT, RVT, has been a veterinary technician for 9 years. Her passion includes emergency medicine & owner education. GO TO FIRST AID PAGE FOR CAT FIRST AID, ELDER DOG CARE & PRACTICE ON RESTRAINT & BANDAGING Canine Good Citizen Practice - Thurs 6:15 - 7:15pm, Sept 18th and/or 25th Come practice one or both weeks for taking the 10-step AKC Canine Good Citizen Test given in Placerville. $25/both weeks or $15/one Helping the Cautious Canine – Sat 2:30- 3:30pm, Oct 25 - Nov 15 Help your fearful, anxious dog relax & build their confidence. Step-by-step exercises desensitize your dog & you become a better leader too. 1st week humans only. $99 Feisty Fido – Sat 2-3pm, Sept 13- Oct 18 (Skip 10/11) OR Sat 1- 2pm, Nov 1 - Dec 13 (Skip 11/29 & 12/6) Help your dog feel less aggressive & leash reactive around other dogs. Lessen you dog's lunging & high- arousal level when s/he sees other dogs. Call for more information & prerequisites. Become a better leader too. 1st week humans only. $119 Canine Freestyle with Dogs Can Dance – Sun Sept 28 11am-3pm OR Sat Oct 18 10am-2pm This is the intermediate level session - MOVING FORWARD. Judy Garnet, BS Dance Education & coach for competitive teams, continues to help you fine tune your body language & flow of movement with your dog. This workshop is dedicated to advancing the artistry of each handler. Learn how to present movement that shows off your dog. Great fun & good exercise for all! $75 per team or $25 to audit (See Special Events for Training Retreat and Weekend Get-A-Way for Canine Freestyle with Dogs Can Dance next August!!) Beginning Level Freestyle is offered on Sunday November 16, 10-12:30 & 1:30-4 More info to follow Build a Reliable Recall & Learn Humane Use of the Remote Electronic Collar – Sat 4-5pm, Nov 1 - 22 Improve your dog’s “come” command using positive reinforcement. Learn how t oeffectively use a remote collar step-by-step, so your dog understands what to do. Give your dog safety & freedom. Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Class $88 (Innotek Collars will be available to rent and/or buy at class for an extra fee.) Lunchtime Learning – Training Practice Thurs Noon - 1pm, Sept 11 - Oct 2 OR Tues Noon - 1pm Oct 21 - Nov 11 4-week class to continue improving your skills & your dog’s obedience. Topics can include heel, wait, stay, sit to meet & greet, & come. Content is geared to participants, so this class can be repeated. A nice change of pace from a structured obedience class. Prior experience required, such as Basic obedience. Good place to continue to socialize your dog. $88 Intro to Rally Obedience – NEW FALL DATE TO COME Learn about this fun, growing dog sport. Take what you have worked on with your dog, and walk courses that have signs at different stations. Each sign gives simple directions including turns, jumps, downs, and fun maneuvers. Prior experience required, such as Basic Obedience. $68 Rally Obedience – The Next Step - Sat 10:30am - 1:00pm, Oct 25 Continue to perform more challenging signs. Head towards off-leash. Bring a bag lunch.. $49 |

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| Pre-Registration is Required - Register Soon Class Size is Kept to 5 for Extra Help |
| Pre-Registration is Required - Register Soon Class Size is Kept to 5 for Extra Help |
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