It is so easy to become dependent on giving your dog treats....all the time....At some point, your dog doesn't need to be given cookies for behaviors they know well.

This workshop will focus on helping your dog learn to work with less treats.

We will practice most of the AKC Canine Good Citizen test items. All the basic skills, sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking, sitting politely for petting, and greeting other dog/handler teams.

Prerequisite: Dog/puppy should have basic understanding of Sit, Down, Loose Leash Walking, Stay, Come

1 hour - $30

Instructor - Carolyn Ross

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