Basic Obedience
Class Description:
In many ways, this is a continuation of Puppy Kindergarten. However the puppy class is not a prerequisite. Work here is focused on making your dog a more responsible member of the family and household.
People are taught:
- more about how to be their dogs' leaders
- techniques of effective training using positive reinforcement
- how to effectively praise their dogs
- how to evaluate their dog's personality and use that knowledge to train better
- techniques of effective training
Dogs learn:
- their place in the familiy, or 'pack'
- how to walk on a loose leash
- how to pay attention to their trainer
- useful formal commands like 'sit,' 'down,' 'stay,' 'heel,' 'leave it,' and 'off.'
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisite classes for enrollment. However, as usual, all dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations listed on the main classes page.