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Beginner Dog Training AKA Clicking with Fido
Teach your dog essential manners to become an excellent canine companion. You will be introduced to the basic skills of clicker training: See Mark And Reward Training. SMART! You will train your dog to pay attention to you, sit, lie down, come, go to its bed, and to walk without pulling on the leash. Reinforce these skills with games and tricks. No force - just fun!
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Clicking with Puppy
Same as above except class is limited to puppies 12 – 32 weeks of age. Puppies under 16 weeks must have veterinarian's permission to attend. Puppy issues and puppy playtime are built into this class. Let's learn and play!
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Advanced Clicking with Fido
Take your teamwork to new heights by laying a solid foundation. You and your dog will build confidence as you develop skills including: motivating crating, targeting, creating an on/off switch, increasing the dog's ability to focus, building the dog's self control, and enhancing your shaping abilities. This class is for dogs and handlers who have completed the Clicking with Fido (beginner) class. Unleash the beast!
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Fun with Fido Sampler Class
Would you like more practice on the basics (sit, down, come, stay, etc.) while exploring exciting new activities with your dog? The Fun with Fido Sampler class will enable you and your dog to brush up on the basics as you are introduced to simple elements of agility, rally obedience, and musical freestyle. Class activities will include games, relays, and simplified agility and rally courses, and brief musical freestyle routines. This class is for dogs and handlers who have completed the Clicking with Fido (beginner) class. Come see how much fun you can have with your dog in 60 minutes!
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Agility with Fido
We kick it up a notch in this class as we introduce our dogs to agility obstacles. We implement our shaping and targeting skills to build reliable obstacle performance. Using principles of classical conditioning we ensure our dogs have a happy association with agility. Handlers learn to move with confidence as they direct their dogs around a course. This class is for dogs and handlers who have completed Clicking with Fido and Advanced Clicking with Fido courses. Jump for joy!
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Dancing with Fido
We kick up our heels in this fun class where we move to music. Learn how to select music that suits your dog's personal style. Practice basic moves and learn to choreography your own short routines. Use your clicker skills to communicate with your dog. Plan to strut your stuff on the last day of class just for fun. This class is for dogs and handlers who have competed Clicking with Fido. Completion of Advanced Clicking with Fido is recommended. Let's do a joyful jive!
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Rally – O with Fido
Learn to heel confidently around a rally obedience class with Fido at your side. You will be introduced to all the exercises of novice rally in this fast-paced class. Emphasis will be placed on using our clicker skills to teach dogs new behaviors which will be done on leash and off. This class is for dogs and handlers who have completed Clicking with Fido (beginner) and either Fun with Fido Sampler or Advanced Clicking with Fido or both. Let's go!
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Friday Night With Fido
This is a one-night activity in which we play games, watch dog-related videos, or sample a new activity. It is designed to be a fun evening out with your dog in the company of like-minded folks. These are scheduled throughout the year.
Check back often to see what is coming up.
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