Events in May 2023

5:30 pm: Workshop - Weaning off Treats (CGC practice)

6:45 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... March 27 for 6 weeks

5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks

5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks

5:30 pm: Workshop - Weaning off Treats (CGC practice)

6:45 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... March 27 for 6 weeks

5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks

5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks

Serving Southern Maine and Greater Portland Communities

DogSense

43 Justin Merrill Rd

Buxton ME 04093

(207) 831 9733

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
May 1, 2023

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

6:45 pm – 7:45 pm
May 1, 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 – 6:30 pm
May 3, 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!

**No class - April 19**

Instructor - Jeremy Shaw

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

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
May 10, 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!

**No class - April 19**

Instructor - Jeremy Shaw

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

1 5:30 pm: Workshop - Weaning off Treats (CGC practice) 5:30 pm: Workshop - Weaning off Treats (CGC practice) 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm May 1, 2023 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 Read more, 6:45 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... March 27 for 6 weeks 6:45 pm: Beginner Dog Training.... March 27 for 6 weeks 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm May 1, 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 Read more

3 5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks 5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm May 3, 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! **No class - April 19** Instructor - Jeremy Shaw 5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional) Read more

10 5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks 5:30 pm: WIG Smart Dog Tricks-Novice...April 5 for 5 weeks 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm May 10, 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! **No class - April 19** Instructor - Jeremy Shaw 5 weeks - $140 (Each submitted qualifying score - $5 additional) Read more