Dog Training
Happy Tails Dog Training Classes
Help your pet be the best he can be! A well-behaved pet is the goal of obedience training. You’ll learn how to socialize your pet and how to prevent unwanted behaviors. Plus, your dog will learn the basic doggy manners that make living with your pet a joy.
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Once you are through the basics, the two of you may want to explore more challenging skills, like Rally or Agility. See our list of class descriptions to choose the class that’s right for you.
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Positive pet training provided by Linda Laun, Director.
Please send an email if you have questions about our classes or schedule.
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Ready to get started? Visit any Feeders Supply location to sign up for a class today!
CLASSSCHEDULE
Session I: Weeks Beginning 1/7/18 and 1/21/18
Session II: Weeks Beginning 3/04/18 and 3/18/18
Session III: Weeks Beginning 5/6/18 and 6/3/18
Session IV: Weeks Beginning 7/8/18 and 7/22/18
Session V: Weeks Beginning 9/23/18 and 10/7/18
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Each session runs for 6 weeks, with each class running for approximately one hour at all participating Feeders Supply locations.
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All trainers are certified by the Animal Behavior College, AKC, or are a Graduate of Happy Tails Pet Training Apprentice Program and have a minimum of 5 years training experience.
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6-week Session Fee is $80: $15 non-refundable deposit, $65 due at first class. Register at a nearby Feeders Supply store.
Class Descriptions
The fee for each class is $80: $15 non-refundable deposit plus $65 due at first class. Pre-registration is recommended. Register in person at a nearby Feeders Supply store. Ages are at the time class begins. All dogs 4 months of age or older are required to have a rabies vaccination. Proof of current vaccinations per veterinarian recommendation
Level I Puppy
For puppies 8 to 18 weeks old. (Older, shy dogs may attend puppy after a consultation). The main focus of this class is socialization & management skills. Basic behaviors such as sit and leash walking will be introduced. Orientation for first class starts at 6:30 pm and is conducted without dogs present.
Level I Adult
For dogs 18 weeks and older. The focus of this class is basic skills and manners. Orientation for the first class starts at 6:30 pm, and is conducted without dogs present.
Level I Puppy/Adult Combo
Orientation session for first class starts at 6:30 pm and is conducted without dogs present.
Level II Adult
For dogs 18 weeks & older. Must have attended Level I orientation at Feeders Supply and Level I class or its equivalent. Dog must have good attention & focus, average leash-walking skills, and the ability to hold at least a 1-minute sit/down-stay.
Level III Adult
Must have completed Level II class or its equivalent and have attended Level I orientation at Feeders Supply. Level III may include but is not limited to advanced obedience skills, Rally obedience, tricks or other targeted behaviors.
CGC/CGCA Tricks and Therapy Dog Prep
These classes will focus on skills required to pass the AKC CGC/CGCA and Tricks test and/or Therapy Dog Test. Other intermediate level behaviors will be included such as prolonged stays and working at higher levels of distraction.
Fun & Games with Your Dog
Uses Tug and games to teach bite inhibition, impulse control and basic manners. Behaviors are Tug, Out, Wait, Attention, Retrieve, Down, Sit and other things like dancing and competitions. This class is designed for the owner and dog who want to continue with training but have mastered the basics.
Agility
Introduction to agility equipment using positive and safe techniques that are fun for you and your dog.
Rally
This is a Level II class with the performance sport of Rally. A course is laid out with stations that require specific behaviors for you and your dog to complete.
Class Schedules
Group A Starting Dates:
Session I: Week Beginning 1/7/18
Session II: Week Beginning 3/4/18
Session III: Week Beginning 5/6/18
Session IV: Week Beginning 7/8/18
Session V: Week Beginning 9/23/18
Group B Starting Dates:
Session I: Week Beginning 1/21/18
Session II: Week Beginning 3/18/18
Session III: Week Beginning 6/3/18
Session IV: Week Beginning 7/22/18
Session V: Week Beginning 10/7/18
*No Session 2 class at Baxter due to conflicts with Derby Festival Events
Level I classes have orientation first night at 6:30pm without dogs.