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**NOTE: Minimum of 2 students to run the class at Paws on the Go.
**NOTE: Minimum of 2 students to run the class at Paws on the Go.
PRICES
- PUPPY SOCIAL $95 for 5 weeks, $25 per class.
- FOUNDATIONS 1-4 - $135 for 4 weeks, $40 per class.
- CGC PRACTICE - $95 for 5 weeks, $25 per class.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Puppy Social: Focus on things you and your 2-5+ month old puppy need to know. I teach obedience in Foundations classes. In Puppy class, I work on outlining principles for a beautiful relationship, culminated from my experience with my own puppies, and hundreds of others I've worked with over the years. Whether you have a sport prospect, service dog candidate, or simply a beloved companion, I can help you maximize your puppy's genetics to suit your goals. Beginning with teaching puppies how to learn, I teach their name and the beginnings of a recall. Now is the time to teach a dog how to be off-leash, while their puppy instincts still keep them close to us. I'll emphasize kind ways to put an end to "troublesome behaviors" like: nipping, accidents in the house, crying when left alone, destructive chewing, and more! I'll also help get your puppy off to the right start with basics like: leash walking, accepting a harness, how to lure into position, how to shape a behavior, how to ask nicely to go outside or eat a meal, and how to wait patiently for things he or she wants to go do. We'll cover the cues for my Foundations 1 class: leave it, touch, come, sit, and down. Socialization is critical to be completed between 16 and 18 weeks, so I will be sure to have a positive experience around as many unusual objects your puppy might encounter in the world as I possibly can. Naturally, we'll also have off-leash play time, where we can work on enjoying the company of other people and other dogs, and tolerate all sorts of handling from us and others.
Foundation Levels 1 - 4: My take on Sue Ailsby's Training Levels. There are 4 levels, and each class will cover each of the levels. Topics included in Level 1: leave it, touch, come, sit, down. These are covered in my Puppy Social classes, so those clients may skip level 1 and go directly to Level 2-3. Level 1 is intended for adult dogs who don't know anything already. Topics included in Levels 2 & 3: more advanced work on Level 1, plus eye contact, loose-leash walking, stay & release, mat + relaxation, fetch & tug. Topics included in Level 4: more advanced work on Levels 1-3, plus formal heeling, and fading treats. A clicker is optional, but I do use marker training with a click or a word to mark the correct behavior and let the dog know a reward is coming. I typically recommend a martingale collar or harness in conjunction with your choice of 6' leash for training.
Canine Good Citizen & Public Access Prep: For those who'd like to prepare to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test for fun, therapy dog certification, or service dogs in training. The CGC test is an additional $15/dog. The next level can be practiced concurrently. The Public Access test is optional, but an excellent rubric for prospective service dogs who have passed the requirements for the CGC test (even if they haven't taken the test). I use the IAADP Public Access Test requirements, and Ash can test you and your dog when you feel ready for an additional fee of $75. The test will be done at a local mall (usually at Irvine Spectrum or Fashion Island in Newport Beach), and lasts 1.5 - 2 hours. Dogs must have taken my Foundations class(es) to participate.
Behavior Therapy Pack Walks: This is a unique offering, designed to provide a safe place to practice what you've learned in private sessions. Whether you're working with Ash or another trainer using similar methods, you're welcome to attend this pack walk to have more dogs and people with whom to put your counter conditioning and desensitization protocols into action. For getting control of reactive, fearful, shy, or overly excited dogs, there is nothing better for safe training practice. I address dogs whose triggers are people or other dogs. Severely aggressive or fearful dogs should seek private training exclusively.
Foundation Levels 1 - 4: My take on Sue Ailsby's Training Levels. There are 4 levels, and each class will cover each of the levels. Topics included in Level 1: leave it, touch, come, sit, down. These are covered in my Puppy Social classes, so those clients may skip level 1 and go directly to Level 2-3. Level 1 is intended for adult dogs who don't know anything already. Topics included in Levels 2 & 3: more advanced work on Level 1, plus eye contact, loose-leash walking, stay & release, mat + relaxation, fetch & tug. Topics included in Level 4: more advanced work on Levels 1-3, plus formal heeling, and fading treats. A clicker is optional, but I do use marker training with a click or a word to mark the correct behavior and let the dog know a reward is coming. I typically recommend a martingale collar or harness in conjunction with your choice of 6' leash for training.
Canine Good Citizen & Public Access Prep: For those who'd like to prepare to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test for fun, therapy dog certification, or service dogs in training. The CGC test is an additional $15/dog. The next level can be practiced concurrently. The Public Access test is optional, but an excellent rubric for prospective service dogs who have passed the requirements for the CGC test (even if they haven't taken the test). I use the IAADP Public Access Test requirements, and Ash can test you and your dog when you feel ready for an additional fee of $75. The test will be done at a local mall (usually at Irvine Spectrum or Fashion Island in Newport Beach), and lasts 1.5 - 2 hours. Dogs must have taken my Foundations class(es) to participate.
Behavior Therapy Pack Walks: This is a unique offering, designed to provide a safe place to practice what you've learned in private sessions. Whether you're working with Ash or another trainer using similar methods, you're welcome to attend this pack walk to have more dogs and people with whom to put your counter conditioning and desensitization protocols into action. For getting control of reactive, fearful, shy, or overly excited dogs, there is nothing better for safe training practice. I address dogs whose triggers are people or other dogs. Severely aggressive or fearful dogs should seek private training exclusively.
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