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Events in February 2023

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January 29, 2023
January 30, 2023(3 events)

4:15 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...4:15 pm


January 30, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

5:30 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...5:30 pm


January 30, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

6:45 pm: Intermediate Dog Training - Jan 9 for 3 weeks at 6:45pm


January 30, 2023

Three weeks of honing the basic skills - Stays, Greetings, Leash Walking, and games to keep your training interesting.

Class is held at American Legion Hall, 17 Dunn Street in Westbrook.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

3 weeks - $115.00

Limited to 6 dogs

January 31, 2023
February 1, 2023(2 events)

11:00 am: Shadow Skills Novice - Jan 11 @ 11am - 6 weeks


February 1, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Novice level exercises.

FMI on what Shadow Skills is, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

12:15 pm: Shadow Skills Intermediate - Jan 11 @ 1215pm - 6 weeks


February 1, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Skilled & Proficient level exercises.

FMI on what exercise descriptions, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

February 2, 2023(2 events)

5:30 pm: Smart Dog Tricks - Novice - January 19 for 5 weeks


February 2, 2023

We will be practicing the Novice level Smart Dog exercises....tunnels, hoops, platforms, targets, jumps, cavalettis, mats, etc.

Build your dog's confidence and your handling expertise. A fun night out with your dog!

We will offer testing for those interested in earning qualifying scores for Wag It Games titles. Testing will be seemlessly be incorporated into classtime.

For dogs of any age.

5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional)

6:45 pm: Smart Dog Tricks - Intermediate - Jan 19 for 5 weeks


February 2, 2023

We will be practicing the Skilled and Proficient level Smart Dog exercises.

Take your trick training to the next level!

We will offer testing for those interested in earning qualifying scores for Wag It Games titles. Testing will be seemlessly be incorporated into classtime.

A fun night out with your dog!

5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional)

February 3, 2023
February 4, 2023
February 5, 2023
February 6, 2023(3 events)

4:15 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...4:15 pm


February 6, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

5:30 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...5:30 pm


February 6, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

6:45 pm: Intermediate Dog Training - Jan 9 for 3 weeks at 6:45pm


February 6, 2023

Three weeks of honing the basic skills - Stays, Greetings, Leash Walking, and games to keep your training interesting.

Class is held at American Legion Hall, 17 Dunn Street in Westbrook.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

3 weeks - $115.00

Limited to 6 dogs

February 7, 2023
February 8, 2023(2 events)

11:00 am: Shadow Skills Novice - Jan 11 @ 11am - 6 weeks


February 8, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Novice level exercises.

FMI on what Shadow Skills is, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

12:15 pm: Shadow Skills Intermediate - Jan 11 @ 1215pm - 6 weeks


February 8, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Skilled & Proficient level exercises.

FMI on what exercise descriptions, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

February 9, 2023(2 events)

5:30 pm: Smart Dog Tricks - Novice - January 19 for 5 weeks


February 9, 2023

We will be practicing the Novice level Smart Dog exercises....tunnels, hoops, platforms, targets, jumps, cavalettis, mats, etc.

Build your dog's confidence and your handling expertise. A fun night out with your dog!

We will offer testing for those interested in earning qualifying scores for Wag It Games titles. Testing will be seemlessly be incorporated into classtime.

For dogs of any age.

5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional)

6:45 pm: Smart Dog Tricks - Intermediate - Jan 19 for 5 weeks


February 9, 2023

We will be practicing the Skilled and Proficient level Smart Dog exercises.

Take your trick training to the next level!

We will offer testing for those interested in earning qualifying scores for Wag It Games titles. Testing will be seemlessly be incorporated into classtime.

A fun night out with your dog!

5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional)

February 10, 2023
February 11, 2023
February 12, 2023
February 13, 2023(3 events)

4:15 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...4:15 pm


February 13, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

5:30 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...5:30 pm


February 13, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

6:45 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... February 13 for 6 weeks...6:45 pm


February 13, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

February 14, 2023
February 15, 2023(2 events)

11:00 am: Shadow Skills Novice - Jan 11 @ 11am - 6 weeks


February 15, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Novice level exercises.

FMI on what Shadow Skills is, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

12:15 pm: Shadow Skills Intermediate - Jan 11 @ 1215pm - 6 weeks


February 15, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Skilled & Proficient level exercises.

FMI on what exercise descriptions, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

February 16, 2023(2 events)

5:30 pm: Smart Dog Tricks - Novice - January 19 for 5 weeks


February 16, 2023

We will be practicing the Novice level Smart Dog exercises....tunnels, hoops, platforms, targets, jumps, cavalettis, mats, etc.

Build your dog's confidence and your handling expertise. A fun night out with your dog!

We will offer testing for those interested in earning qualifying scores for Wag It Games titles. Testing will be seemlessly be incorporated into classtime.

For dogs of any age.

5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional)

6:45 pm: Smart Dog Tricks - Intermediate - Jan 19 for 5 weeks


February 16, 2023

We will be practicing the Skilled and Proficient level Smart Dog exercises.

Take your trick training to the next level!

We will offer testing for those interested in earning qualifying scores for Wag It Games titles. Testing will be seemlessly be incorporated into classtime.

A fun night out with your dog!

5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional)

February 17, 2023
February 18, 2023
February 19, 2023
February 20, 2023(3 events)

4:15 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...4:15 pm


February 20, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

5:30 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...5:30 pm


February 20, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

6:45 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... February 13 for 6 weeks...6:45 pm


February 20, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

February 21, 2023
February 22, 2023
February 23, 2023
February 24, 2023
February 25, 2023
February 26, 2023
February 27, 2023(3 events)

4:15 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...4:15 pm


February 27, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

5:30 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... January 9 for 6 weeks...5:30 pm


February 27, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

6:45 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... February 13 for 6 weeks...6:45 pm


February 27, 2023

All the basics for a well-trained dog.

For puppies as young as 10 weeks - up to adult....

Eye contact, hand targeting, Polite Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Drop it, Tug, Polite Meets and Greets, Polite leash walking, Go to your special place. Learn about management and HOW to solve behavior problems. Sometimes just being aware of what you are rewarding can take you far towards having a pet that does as you ask all the time.

Choice based training using positive reinforcement techniques creates a dog that wants to be obedient....and wants to spend time with you. Do you love training?  This class opens a world of opportunities for games and sport training in your future...I can keep you and your dog busy for years with lots of different training games.

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6 weeks - $189   includes workbook

More information

February 28, 2023
March 1, 2023(3 events)

11:00 am: Shadow Skills Novice - March 1 @ 11am - 6 weeks


March 1, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Novice level exercises.

FMI on what Shadow Skills is, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

12:15 pm: Shadow Skills Intermediate - March 1 @ 1215pm - 6 weeks


March 1, 2023

Heeling with Tricks!

Help your dog enjoy heeling and paying attention to you.

Spins, Flips, Circles, Fronts, Backs, left side, right side - keep your dog guessing! Dogs learn to love heeling next to your side when you are fun to walk with.

This is a competitive sport....or you can just participate for the fun of it! We may offer testing on the last day of class.
This class focuses on the Skilled & Proficient level exercises.

FMI on what exercise descriptions, visit the Wag It Games Shadow Skills webpage:

https://www.wagitgames.com/shadow-games/

6 weeks - $180

Instructor: Carolyn Ross

6:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...March 1 for 5 weeks


March 1, 2023

Wag It Games - Smart Dog Tricks!

How Smart is YOUR dog?   With a little coaching, probably pretty smart!

The Smart Dog Program used to be called Obstacle Skills.  You will work with a variety of objects to help your dog build confidence, balance, body awareness, and obedience skills while learning to stay focused on you.  You will practice a variety of training styles all based on a positive reward system.

This is a great pre-agility class.  If you are thinking of trying dog agility this summer, this would be a great place to start.

We will offer several Novice tests.  You can complete each test throughout the class. Play for fun - or earn a qualifying score towards a Smart Dog Title.  No pressure.....just fun!

Instructor - Jeremy Shaw

5 weeks - $140     (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional)

March 2, 2023(2 events)

5:30 pm: Intro to Canine Fitness Fun - Mar 2 @ 5:30pm - 5 weeks


March 2, 2023

Keeping your dog in good shape can be extra challenging in the winter. But fit and flexible dogs are less prone to injuries - this is especially important if you do agility or other physically challenging games with your dog.

This class will introduce you to basic conditioning principles, as well as teach you lots different exercises that you can work on with your dog to build strength, flexibility, body awareness, and confidence.

And dogs love this stuff!!  They get lots of treats while learning new tricks!

You don't need lots of expensive equipment or a large space. Just a few minutes 3-4 times a week will help your dog stay entertained and healthy.

5 weeks - $140.00

Instructor - Carolyn Ross

6:45 pm: Canine Fitness Fun Intermediate- Mar 2 @ 6:45pm - 5 weeks


March 2, 2023

Keeping your dog in good shape can be extra challenging in the winter. But fit and flexible dogs are less prone to injuries - this is especially important if you do agility or other physically challenging games with your dog.

This class will introduce you to basic conditioning principles, as well as teach you lots different exercises that you can work on with your dog to build strength, flexibility, body awareness, and confidence.

And dogs love this stuff!!  They get lots of treats while learning new tricks!

You don't need lots of expensive equipment or a large space. Just a few minutes 3-4 times a week will help your dog stay entertained and healthy.

5 weeks - $140.00

Instructor - Carolyn Ross

March 3, 2023
March 4, 2023

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