EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED
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POTTY TRAINING -
1-1/2 Hour
Session (approx.).
Learn
ethnology, psychology and behaviour of how to
quickly and easily teach your puppy or older dog
to eliminate exactly where you want, in their
very own spot, in as little as 4 to 10 days, (depending
on the age of the puppy).
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BASIC OBEDIENCE
(in and around your home, Guaranteed!)
- Series of
6, 1-Hour Sessions.
I come to you! Learn
common obedience commands, verbal cues and associated
hand signals, to open a clear channel of communication
with your dog in and around the home using gentle
proven methods. Gain insight into pack leadership
and how dogs think & learn and how best to
teach your individual pet, without the owner frustrations.
Gentle
- Bite Inhibition
Name
Response - Attention to Owner
Handling-
Relaxing The Dog
Sit/Stay
- Basic Exercise
Down/Stay
- Basic Exercise
Leave-It
- Don't Touch
Take-It
- Put It In Your Mouth
Come
- In And Around The House
Loose
Leash Walking - Basic Exercise
Place
- Go To Your Mat From 10 Feet Away
Door
Dashing Prevention - Front Door Barrier Training
No
Jumping On People
No Inappropriate Digging
No Inappropriate Chewing
(And Much More!)
UNLIMITED
CALL BACKS FOR 1 YEAR - I guarantee
that your dog will perform the
"Basic Exercises" outlined in this program.
If for any reason the dog does not
understand or remember the exercises taught to
them, I will fix the problem, with no
additional training fees.
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ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
(out in the real world)
- A Series
of 6, 1-Hour Sessions.
Take your training to the next level... Get your
dog to respond reliably at distances and around
common environmental distractions such as other
dogs, crowds, motor vehicles and other human powered
vehicles.
Auto-Sits
- Dog Sits When Owner Stops Walking
Around
- Dog Avoids Sign Posts
Stand/Stay
Out
Of Sight Stays
Pattern Training - Off
Leash Heel Work
Come
- "No Matter What!"
Field
Trips Out Into The Real World
(And Much More!)
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DAY TRAINING
- Training
As Needed.
Have Tom's timing and experience
Focus in on your dog and accelerate his learning
process through physical exercise and 1-on-1 motivational
training, which will vastly improve your dog's
responses... Training can be while you watch,
or are away at work. I will meet the dog at any
location required Vet Boarding, Groomer, Friend's
house. Written progress reports maintained.
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TRICK TRAINING
- Training As Needed.
Extend the Basic Class of learned behaviors for
your dog even further and choose from a list of
470 tricks. Learn to teach your dog useful behaviors
using positive-operant training techniques, some
of which are important for Sight, Hearing, Movement
Impaired Assistance Dogs, Therapy Dogs (Hospital
Visitors), or just for your own enjoyment and
fun. A terrific FUN series of sessions for kids
8 to 80!
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BABY PROOFING
- Training
As Needed.
There are fun, but important things you can do
to make your dog much safer around children. As
an extension after the "Basic Program",
there are concepts of management and preconditioning
for the dog to accept the novelty of a baby, while
also training additional behaviors that will make
your life simpler once baby arrives. It is best
to start before baby arrives to nip jealousy in
the bud before it ever becomes a problem!
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AKC
CGC PROGRAM (Canine Good Citizen) -
Training As Needed.
Build on your dog's on going training! Teach your
dog the specific steps needed to pass the "American
Kennel Club's" "Canine Good Citizen
Award Program". Your dog can earn a certificate
from the AKC, suitable for framing, and proudly
wear a "CGC" Tag on his collar that
proclaims to the world "I am a Good Citizen!"
Accepting A Friendly Stranger
Sit
Politely For Petting
Loose Leash Walking Though A
Crowd
Sit,
Down, Stay
Come
10 Feet
Reaction
To Another Dog
Reactions
To Distractions
3 Minute Supervised Separation
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THERAPY
DOG PREPARATIONS TO PASS TESTING -
Training As Needed.
Teach your dog to be a good hospital visitor around
equipment, people, and noises. Learn as a handler
team, how to train your dog to pass testing for
"Therapy Dogs Internal."
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ASSISTANCE
/ SERVICE DOG TRAINING - Training
As Needed.
After Basic and Advanced Training, an Owner can
pick from a large set of 480 behaviors and determine
exactly what they need their companion to do for
them.
Operate
Light Switches
Back
Up
Paws-Up
Brace
From Fall
Pull
Clothing Off
Drag
A Laundry Basket
Walk
Next To Wheelchair, Walker, ect.
Wait
In Car To Load/Unload
Touch
Access Door Switches
Pick-Up
Dropped Keys
Fetch
A Phone
Close
Doors
(And Much More!)
Tom is a Certified Service Dog Evaluator.
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AGGRESSIVE DOG
PROBLEM SOLVING (Fear, Dominance, Territorial,
Separation Anxiety) -
Training
As Needed.
Expert Dog Care! - Learn
how you can use "Family Pack Building Leadership
Skills" as a tool to show your dog
acceptable alternative coping skills along with
Basic Obedience. If
your dog is growling at you or family members,
over food, bones or the sofa, or attacking other
dogs, there is very likely more trouble just around
the corner. Learn what to do and why,
to reduce and de-escalate confrontational situations
before they happen.
(An "Evaluation" is usually required
before the initial Training begins.)
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MANY
TRAINING OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR EXPRESS CONVENIENCE:
Can work
with the entire family, evenings, mornings, midday.
Can work
with the owner/dog handler team at home or park.
Can
meet with the dog at any location and work while
owner is absent (Progress
reports
given).
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VERY VERY AFFORDABLE...
CONTINOUS
MEASURABLE RESULTS...
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