Look What I Can Do - Delaware Dog Classes

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Current mailing address for documents is 21 Sarah Court Earleville MD 21919  8/31/2011

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A NEW DEVELOPMENT in the upcoming year will be a transition to a three tiered level of classes; B.A., M.A. and PhD levels of achievement with finite criteria for achievements in each level. This structure follows the APDT C.L.A.S.S system, which will be wonderful for dogs and owners alike. Meanwhile, read more at below link as I begin the transition. Soon I will also begin the process of becoming a C;L.A.S.S. Evaluator. I hope you come along to enjoy new fun and learning. 

 www.mydoghasclass.com/about/what-is-class/default.aspx

 Tuesday January 17th 2012, 6:30 PM (THIS CLASS IS FULL)

Monday January 23, *DAYTIME* 11 AM (FULL)

Sunday January 22nd, 1 PM  (FULL)

 **NEW**Saturday February 18th 1 PM

Fee: $130

 The B.A. (Bachelors level) is the beginning level is a three tiered program, each teaching a variety of polite behaviors for puppies, and dogs of all ages to succeed as the family pet.  The B.A. level is for puppies and/or adolescent/older dogs with no training on board. The emphasis is on obedience geared towards real life skills,such as waiting poltely at a door, sit politely for petting and coming when called. Trained dogs are better family pets and tend to stay with families long term. Fun and interactive learning games will be part of the course work.. All Group Classes are held at Rainwood Kennels, in Elkton MD. Classes are limited to a maximum of 6 dogs, and puppies can start class at 3 months of age. Humane and force free methods are used in all classes.

AVSAB position statement on puppy socialization

The following behaviors are taught:

• Attention
• Sit
• Down
• Stay
• Recall
• Wait at doors
• Leave it
• Touch
• Go to Bed
• Polite Greetings
• Control Puppy Mouthiness

**STAY TUNED** COMING THIS SRING for all B.A. level Graduates.

This C.L.A.S.S. is the next level after B.A. and will be for dogs in pursuit of improved manners, obedience and impulse control around increased environmental distractions and real life situations. Likely candidates should have a beginning obedience class on their resume`. This six week session will have a maximum of six dogs; lots of education for dogs and owners alike. We pursue our own educations all the time; likewise dogs are capable, indeed thrive on continuing challenges. Fee: $130

Contact us about that upcoming wedding. Plan to have Fido march down the aisle with you? We can help you with the necessary training to make that happen. Nobody wants a wedding disaster. Make sure your special day goes smoothly and leave the dog training to a pro. See  our yellow lab Bridget in October DE Bride magazine, link on our contact page. This could be your dog on your day! 

 THURSDAY MARCH 1st, 6:30 PM

This class will not be for the dog going ballistic at the sight of another leashed dog across the street, but for dogs with a lesser degree of social anxiety. Think "I would kinda like to meet that dog but I`m not really sure." Many rescued dogs are uncertain of other dogs, lacking backgrounds to develope appropriate coping skills. Some dogs are just anxious. Others are frustrated greeters. Course work will include a wide variety from my tool box, including: settle and mat work (CU fashion), novel environmental enrichment,  relaxation protocol, impulse control games and exercises. Quite possibly we would also delve into the use of the popular LAT (Look At That a la Leslie McDevitt) and BAT (a la Grisha Stewart). In short, the goal will be dogs  working calmly in proximity to one another, with appropriate polite greetings.

Pre-requistes: Completion of a beginning level obedience class. Able to be in a classroom with other dogs  without constant over arousal. Able to listen and attend to cues. We are not looking for perfection or you would not be coming, but ability to operate in the group environment.

This will be a good class for performance dogs who need to learn relaxation and coping skills, rescued dogs who need improved skills or really, dogs from any walk of life.  

NOTE: The majority of the work will be done on leash. Off leash work will be done where appropriate and if deemed safe.

Maximum of 4 dogs, 6 weeks FEE: $150

Saturday January 28th, 11 AM

This fun positive and effective 6 wk course will be for dogs 6 months of age and up, that have graduated from a foundation skills class. GREAT for those wanting to do PET THERAPY. Dogs should be able to: sit/stay 30 seconds, loose leash walk, basic recall and concept of attention. This class will focus on CANINE GOOD CITIZEN and ADVANCED OBEDIENCE skills. Applicable and fun learning games to challenge dog and owner alike will be played along the way, to keep you both on your toes. Canine Good Citizen testing information will be made available as well. Maximum of 6 dogs, register early!! Positive methods, no choke chains or prong collars allowed.

FEE: $130

****NEXT**CGC TESTING DATE  TBA

Rainwood Kennels, 377 Hutton Rd, Elkton MD. Fee: $20.
Dogs will be tested in order of arriving and signing in.
Advance notice required: contact us
PROOF OF VACCINATION WILL BE NECESSARY.

Test will be organized and conducted by AKC CGC Evaluator Leslie Fisher. Dogs that have attended practice sessions will be tested under my supervision by a person experienced with CGC testing.

CLASS REGISTRATION

1. Fill out Client Questionnaire and return via email attachment or snail mail to: 21 Sarah Court, Earleville MD 21919 Please be sure to note if there are behavioral issues or dog-dog reactivity.
2. Send appropriate class fee either by pay pal (PayPal button at top of page) or check , to above address.
3. Also required will be a copy of the most recent vaccinations, mailed to my street address.
4. Thanks, you are now registered, upon receipt of #1, #2, and #3. I may be in touch to ask additional questions about your dog. For your reference, click on Bring to Class List. The first class of all Level 1 classes is without dogs, except for one previously chosen demo dog. I look for dogs that are not affected by new surroundings, are confident, and will eat anywhere!

Can't take Fido on vacation? Or does Fido desparately need effective training to give you a helping hand? In either case, my board and train program may be the answer for you. Only humane and force free training methods are used, and you can rest assured that Fido will be treated like a family member. I work with boarding dogs for two 1/2 hour training sessions a day, on behaviors that you stipulate as we chat during the day of drop off meet 'n greet. You will be present as Fido gets to know me, and see that he will be quite comfortable with me. Upon return, we will meet again for a hands on training session, where you will receive typed training notes, specific recommendations, and a training packet. For stays of 10 days or longer, an additonal follow-up appointment is included. This is some of my favorite work, the one-one time with new furry friends, then teaching families how to get and maintain the new behaviors. Call 443-350-6820 for more details.

For dogs, it is all about behavior, behavior that works for them. We humans do not appreciate many of these doggy behaviors, which is where my services come in. Please review the Behavior Consult document for a detailed outline of a Behavioral Consult and what to expect. Following is a list of typical behavior issues that I have dealt with:

• House Soiling
• Resource Guarding
• Excessive Barking
• Extreme Fearfulness
• Fear-related Aggression
• Separation Anxiety
• Houdini Escape Artists
• Acclimating Rescues to New Homes
• On Leash Reactivity
• Dog-Dog Aggression
• Dog-Human Aggression

Too hurried and frazzled to get out to a class? If you live in the immediate Elkton MD area, or within 15 miles of my 21 Sarah Court, Earleville MD address, Look What I Can Do! will come to you for private lessons. Call 443-350-6820 for details. Live further away but still want private lessons? I would be happy to meet you at my Rainwood Kennels training headquarters, Elkton MD. In cases of necessity for behavior consults, I will travel outside my area, for a fee of $1/mile over mileage from home address.

Has it been 20 years since you last had a puppy? Are you just in the process of looking for a puppy? Contact me for how to find reliable breeders and avoid puppy mills, then set up a consult for that new furry member of the family. All things puppy will be covered at the time of the appointment, with handouts and teaching on such important topics as house training, crate training, preventing and managing puppy mouthiness, and starting a beginning training program. Call 443-430-6820 for more details!

DIRECTIONS TO RAINWOOD

377 Hutton Road, Elkton MD 21921
From Rt. 40 and 213 intersection in Elkton MD, go South on 213 for 1.2 miles, then turn left onto FRENCHTOWN ROAD. Proceed East 1.6 miles to Hutton Road and turn right. In 0.4 miles you will see the blue Rainwood sign on right: turn right here and follow dirt road through trees to clearing. Large two story building is on the left.

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