Basic Obedience Training

Basic Obedience Training

This course is a MUST for every dog and their owner. Dogs that are obedience trained lead a happier life and can become a closer member of your family once you have the proper control. This class is also a wonderful idea for past Basic Dog Training & Obedience graduates that may be in need of a tune-up! You will learn how to apply some very simple strategies from our dog trainers that have a POSITIVE affect on the relationship your dog will have with you and the outside world. Our classes book up fast for one simple reason….. PROVEN SUCCESS!

Basic Dog Training Obedience features include:

• Class size will be limited to 16 dog/owner teams which will allow greater personal attention for you and your dog.
• This 6-week course (one day a week) is open to dogs of all breeds that are 5 months and older.
• A limited amount of time is available for questions and specific behavior problems you may be having with your dog. Serious behavior issues should be addressed in a Private Lesson, not a group format.
• Your dog will learn to Focus on you, Heel, Sit, Sit-stay, Down, Down-stay and “Come” on command.
• We will focus on teaching your dog to pay attention to you, and walk on a leash without pulling.

Required Equipment for class (all equipment will be available for purchase, but dogs should be familiar with the treat type before coming to class):

• 6-foot leash in good condition (no bungee or retractable leashes allowed)
• Well-fitted collar (we will discuss different types and training equipment during the first class)
  • Any collar with a quick-release will be required to have a safety implemented while on our premises
• Soft, meaty treats your dog is familiar with
  • Hungry dog (AM classes-not recommended to feed breakfast; PM classes-not recommended to feed after noon)
• Treat pouch
• 30-foot leash in good condition (no wire or cables)
  • This will be needed by the third week of class

Acceptable level of accomplishment in this course is required before advancing to more difficult levels of training at our facility.

Typically training at other facilities does not meet the requirements for more advanced levels of training, but you may discuss this with our staff.

Vaccination Requirements:

• Rabies
  • This must be supplied to the Front Desk staff for any dog over 12 weeks of age per Indiana State Law before arrival at our facility
• Distemper
  • The 1st round must be given at least 5 days prior to the dog attending class
    • If your dog receives the 1st round too close to the first week of class, the owner may attend class without the dog
  • Boosters must be given at appropriate times and supplied to the front desk staff
•  Bordetella-This vaccination is strongly recommended, but the option of signing a waiver will be available as vaccination is not a guarantee of immunity
  • The 1st round must be given at least 5 days prior to the dog attending class (see Distemper parameters above)

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