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| BRAND NEW CLASS FORMAT! Paw It Forward Dog Training, LLC is now offering Basic Obedience taught in"Levels". Things just keep getting better! This format have proven VERY popular! Come see the difference.... What are classes taught in levels more beneficial than traditional classes? Paw It Forward Dog Training is proud to offer Levels Classes for Basic Obedience. Instead of attending a traditional 6 week course where you attend one hour a week on the same day for six weeks, you now have the option of attending class when it is convenient for you. How? Because classes are ongoing each week. Need to miss a class? No problem! Just attend the following week. You’ll purchase a "block of time" to complete your sessions. Take 8, 12 or 16 weeks! Rather stick to the same day each week? No problem! You can do that as well. Dogs move to the next level after they have demonstrated proficiency of specific skill requirements in their current level. Our flexible schedule allows for owners to miss a week without falling behind or attend more frequently enhancing their learning experience. It also benefits dogs by allowing them to learn at their own pace so they can spend time focusing on areas where they need the most help. How do I get started? Just sign up for a 30 minute free orientation! Orientation is for humans only. Orientations are held ever Saturday morning from 10:45 am to 11:15 am that owners are signed up. Call ahead to make a reservation at 518-522-5668 or email me at jeannie@pawitforwardllc.com. Paw It Forward’s Training Methods I use positive reinforcement training to maximize your dog’s learning. Dogs learn better when they are rewarded for doing the right behavior instead of being punished for doing the wrong behavior. We use food treats, tons of praise, good positive leadership training, dog psychology and how to effectively communicate with your dog. Add in a lot of fun! See The Benefits - You never need to wait weeks to start class. You can start right after attending orientation. - Work at your dog’s own level until they master each level’s skills. No pressure or feeling like you are being held back. Your and your dog will learn at your own pace. - Students can also go back to work at a lower level to brush up on skills. - Flexible schedule! Students can choose which classes to attend based on your schedule. We teach each level a few times a week, ongoing. - Come as frequently as you want. You can attend more than one session per week or even skip a week if you need to without feeling left behind. No need to panic if you miss a class. - All students receive a 10% discount on other training services including private in home lessons, reactive dog sessions or one-hour power brush up classes. Levels Class Descriptions Orientation- (Welcome to the world of dogs) This 30 minute orientation will help you get started in the training process. We will discuss how dogs learn, clicker basics and verbal reward markers, lure-reward methods and handouts and discussion for common problem behaviors. We will also discuss our levels program and how to help your dog succeed with training. Owners will get information on common problem behaviors such as jumping, chewing, barking, digging, food guarding/aggression, counter surfing, bolting out the door and more. Owners are required to attend Orientation before starting the training program. Once you attend the orientation and register you can begin in a Level 1 class immediately. Then, you'll progress through the levels at your own pace. Orientations held on Saturday mornings from am at Shampoodle by appt. Level 1- Beginning Skills · Name Recognition – Dog learns to look at handler when their name is called. · Sit: Learn to sit using a food lure and hand signal. . Watch Me: Learn to Sit and focus on handler for five seconds. · Down: Learn to lie down from a sit position using a food lure & hand signal. . Come when called: Fun games to learn to “come” when called. Level 2- Learning Manners · Sit/Stay: Sit and Stay at a distance of 5 feet or more focused on handler until released. · Down/Stay: Remain in a down position at a distance of 5 feet or more focused on handler until released. · Stationary Heel: Learn to sit at handler’s left side focused on handler using hand motions and verbal cue. · Loose Leash Walking: Learn to walk on a loose leash for 10 feet or more with direction changes. Level 3-Adding Distractions . Proofing all cues learned – learning to proof cues without food. · No Jumping: Learn to walk nicely and greet a human and sit nicely without Jumping. . Wait Nicely at the door: Learn to wait at an open door until invited out. Leave It: Learn to leave an object alone when told. · Come when called - come when called, first time, with distractions. · Loose Lease walking: Walking on a loose leash past other dogs & distractions. . Moving Heel: Learn to begin to heel on leash. . Go To Your Place: dog will learn to go to a specific place on cue. PRICING: Levels classes allows you to purchase “blocks of time”. You can take 8, 12 or 16 weeks to complete your classes. Never feel rushed. 8 weeks: $ 120.00 12 weeks: $170.00 16 weeks: $210.00 Additional weeks: $15.00 (unlimited sessions) 10% Discount for Multiple Dogs!! Weekly Puppy Play Groups: $5.00 per dog for each one hour play group. CLASS SCHEDULES: Tentative: could change depending on enrollment Monday: Level 3 from 5:30 - 6:15 pm Level 1 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Tuesday: Level 3 from 5:30 - 6:15 pm Level 1 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Wednesday: Level 2 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Thursday: One Hour Puppy Play Sessions 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Sign Up Required. Call me at 518-522-5668 Friday: Open for Private In Home Lessons Open for Training for DogGuard Pet Containment Systems Saturday: Level 1 from 8:30 - 9:30 am Level 2/3 Split Class from 9:45 - 10:45 am. Independent Practice Session 10:45 - 11:15 am. ORIENTATIONS: 10:45 am to 11:15 am. Just call ahead to reserve a spot in any class. Owners MUST call 24 hours in advance to guarantee a spot in a particular class. Calling ahead on short notice can not guarantee you a spot on that particular day and time. Want to just come in to "observe" a class?? We welcome you to! Just call ahead to make sure a class is taking place that day and feel free to come in to observe. Puppy Socialization Play Sessions: Is your puppy too young for basic obedience? No problem! Puppies can attend supervised play sessions held on Thursday evenings. Your puppies will be playing off leash with each other. They’ll be learning bite inhibition, to respond to their name when called, handling exercises Training advice given for problem behaviors such as puppy nipping, jumping, barking, housetraining, chewing and fun recall games. Is your puppy already 5 months? Then you have the option of also signing up for Basic Obedience. Just register and come as much as you like! Updated vaccination records required. Benefits over traditional puppy classes: - Attend as many puppy play groups as you want. - Play Groups sessions held weekly and run for 60 minutes. - Sign up required. Each playgroup must have at least 2 puppies signed up in order for a playgroup to be in session. (Please call in advance to make to make sure other puppies are coming). - Your puppy will be playing with new puppies each week. This allows more socialization and being exposed to different types of puppies and people. PRIVATE LESSONS - By appointment. Is your dog driving you crazy? Let me help you. Behavior problems are usually misunderstood by the owner because owners tend to unknowingly reinforce bad behaviors. I can help you change the way you interact with your dog to achieve training success. All private lessons are conducted in the privacy of your own home. If your dog is displaying problem behaviors, I will evaluate them in their environment, consult with you on what training needs to be done to meet your goals, and lay out a treatment plan to help your dog successfully get on the road to good behavior. I train using positive reinforcement, which means rewarding your dog for doing the right thing, not punishing your dog for doing the wrong thing. Common Behavior Problems are: Jumping, Destructive Chewing, Puppy Nipping/Biting, Excessive Barking, Digging, Counter Surfing, Stealing, Separation Anxiety/Phobias, Fearful/Shy dogs, Food/Resource Guarding, Pulling Hard on Leash, House Training and Aggression. Pricing: $65.00 per 90 minute session Dogs adopted from a shelter or rescue receive a 20% Discount on Private Lessons |
