Beginner
Dog Training
Beginner
Dog Training
How
do you know if your dog needs
Beginner
Obedience Classes ??
Dogs with little or no training should be enrolled in this class, even if you have done quite a bit of training with your dog at home or through another training school. Here are some guidelines to help you to know if the beginner class is right for you and your dog:
You
have to repeat commands.
We do not believe in repeating commands. One command and your
dog should
respond. Nagging
dogs is the
same as nagging children or spouses...and you know how well
that
works!!
You have to say "NO" A LOT
AND
the dog tunes you out.
Your dog pulls on the leash. We teach dogs how to walk right beside you
on a loose leash without the dog
pulling and sitting when you stop walking - all on the first command.
Your dog won't come when called. We will show you how to train a
reliable "come
when called" and only
have to say "come" one time.
Your dog won't stay for one to three minutes around distractions.
Sit-stay, down-stay,
and stand-stay -
around lots
of distractions!!! - are all taught in the beginner class.
You are still having behavior problems. We will help you find
the best solution for all behavior problems
(SOMETHING will work)
for barking, chewing, digging, jumping up, playbiting, and other common
problems.
To gain control of your adolescent (teenager) dog and eliminate problem
behavior.
For any dog over 5 months (NO
dog is too old!). Occasionally, a large breed puppy who is too
large
to
attend Puppy Preschool, will be able to attend this class at 4 months
old.
Dogs only learn by repetition so you must be willing
and able to spend 15 to 30 minutes per day at home
teaching him what is expected of
him.
The classes are structured for pet people who want a well-behaved and
controlled
dog in all situations.
Emphasis for this class will be to teach you how to get your dog under
control
at home, as well as out in
public.
Once
you have completed this class, you and your dog should be just
about ready
to take and pass the
therapy dog test so your dog could become a certified Therapy Dog with
Therapy
Dogs International.
You should be fully prepared to take and pass the test after
completing the Advanced Beginner Class.
All classes are filled on a first-come, first-served PAID
basis.
$225 for eight weeks, which includes a leather leash and a chain collar.
Click
on the button BELOW
the class schedule to sign up online which simply gives me the
information
I
need until I receive your check in the mail and gives you instructions
on where to mail the payment.
Payment is to be sent to me by check made out to South Mountain Dog
Training
Center. Once I
receive your check, I will then send your class letter the next day.
The
class letter contains an
application that you must fill out and either mail to me or fax to me.
..............What you
and your dog will learn............ Obedience-all of
the basic obedience commands are taught on leash: Behavior-all behavior problems are
covered such as: General
Dog Care-all educational
aspects of dog ownership are covered such as: If you choose and are set up for it,
you can also pay via 
but it MUST be a cash transfer
from a bank account, an eCheck
or an InstantTransfer (click on the PayPal sign
above to pay on-line) and
NOT a credit card transaction (credit cards will be
denied as I am NOT set up to accept credit cards)
and label it as a non-auction item and pay to
my email address: lovedogs@ptd.net
Offered on Monday OR Tuesday evenings from 7:00 PM to
8:00 PM and
on Saturday mornings from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Heeling (walking
with you when you walk) and not pulling on the leash
Coming when called
Sit-stay (with lots
of distractions)
Down-stay (with
lots of distractions)
Stand-stay and
Stand for Examination
*..plus much more
Jumping up
Playbiting
Housebreaking
Crate training
Food stealing
General household
etiquette
*..plus much more
Nail cutting
Teeth cleaning
Ear cleaning
Nutrition
How to give pills
and liquid medication
*..plus much more
CLASS SCHEDULE FOR 2010
| WEEKDAY | CLASS DATES | TIMES | INSTRUCTOR |
| Monday | February 8 thru March 29, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Canceled |
| Tuesday | February 9 thru March 30, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Cil |
| Saturday | February 13 thru April 3, 2010 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Canceled |
| Monday | April 5 thru May 24, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Marie |
| Tuesday | April 6 thru May 25, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Cil |
| Saturday | April 10 thru May 29, 2010 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Monday | May 31 thru July 19, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Marie |
| Tuesday | June 1 thru July 20, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Cil |
| Saturday | June 5 thru July 24, 2010 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Monday | July 26 thru September 13, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Marie |
| Tuesday | July 27 thru September 14, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Cil |
| Saturday | July 31 thru September 18, 2010 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | TBD |
| Monday | September 20 thru November 8, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Marie |
| Tuesday | September 21 thru November 9, 2010 | 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Cil |
| Saturday | September 25 thru November 13, 2010 | 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | TBD |
Click on the button ABOVE to sign up online which simply
gives me the information I need until I receive
your check in the mail
and gives you instructions on where to mail the payment. Payment is to
be sent to
me and the check made out to South Mountain Dog Training
Center. Once I receive your check, I will
then send your class letter
the next day. The class letter contains an application that you must
fill
out and either mail or fax to me at 610-966-6565.
If you choose
and are set up for it, you can also pay via
but it
MUST be a CASH transfer
from
a bank account, an eCheck or an InstantTransfer
(click on the PayPal sign above to pay
on-line)
and NOT
a credit card transaction (credit cards will be denied as I am not set
up to accept credit cards)
and label it as a non-auction item and pay
to my email address: lovedogs@ptd.net
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"Tilly"
Concannon - Demo Dog
My
Dunces In The Monday classes - better known as my class clowns !!
Left
is Juan with Angus and right is Bill with Klaus !! And they were
SOOOOOOOOOOOO
proud !!
HOMEMADE
FROSTY PAWS RECIPE
32 oz. vanilla yogurt or plain yogurt
1 mashed banana
2 TBLS. of peanut butter
2 TBLS. of honey
Use mixer or blender.
Pour into 3 oz. or 5 oz. cups and freeze
