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EDUCATION CLASSES OFFERED



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).

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.

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!)

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.

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!

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!

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

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."

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.

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.)

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).

VERY VERY AFFORDABLE...
CONTINOUS MEASURABLE RESULTS...
 
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