Group Classes

I will soon be offering group obedience classes on a limited basis. Classes will be limited to 5 student pairs (owner and dog) and will be held for an hour once a week for 8 weeks. As soon as I can find a location to hold classes, I will begin filling spaces. Here are some class rules which may be added to in the future:

  1. Be prepared to work hard. Group classes are a lot of work for the dog/owner team, so please come prepared to work hard during class and throughout the week. The amount of time you spend on training will directly affect your success. Some dogs will catch on faster than others, so be aware that you may need to work harder with your dog than others have to work with theirs.
  2. Ask questions! Although time is limited, I will be available right before, during, and right after class to help you problem-solve the class behaviors. If you need help with a problem unrelated to the behaviors we train in class, please do not ask me. Instead, set up a private training session with me to help resolve the issue.
  3. No aggressive dogs. If you know your dog is in any way aggressive toward people or other dogs (including small dogs), please do not enroll in the course. Be aware that I reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the course for any reason, and the safety of myself and other class members is number one priority. If you have questions about your dog's aggression or would like help with it, set up a private session with me and I would be glad to help at that time.
  4. No dogs under 6 months. If your dog is younger, inquire about puppy classes. If enough people are interested, I may be willing to set something up for puppies.
  5. You MUST have proof of current vaccinations AT THE FIRST CLASS. On the first day of class, bring proof of current rabies vaccinations (unless other arrangements have been made with me). If you forget, I will have to send you away and you can sign up for a later class. I apologize for the inconvenience but I have to focus on the safety of the class.
  6. No prong or choke collars. These tools are punishing and are out of place in a class with a focus on positive training. If you need to switch collars directly before class begins, then directly after it ends, you may do so. Head and body harnesses, which are used for control rather than to be punishing, will be allowed but I encourage these people to try to graduate their dog to a regular flat collar or martingale collar by the end of the class.
  7. Keep your dog on-leash using only 5-6 foot fabric or leather leashes. No extendable, chain, extra-short, or extra-long leashes. These will all be too difficult to handle in class.

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