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Group classes are held on the second floor at Crest View Animal Clinic in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania (near Landenberg). The training room is bright & clean with heating and air conditioning. And new for 2019 - half an inch of eva foam for great cushioning & a non-slip surface.  Courses range from Puppy Pre-K to Advanced - please contact Susan if you have any questions regarding which course would be appropriate for your pet. We encourage you to observe a class & carefully read the course descriptions to be sure the course you are signing up for best fits your needs. The tuition fee reserves your spot for the entire course. Withdrawal from the class must be made 48hrs before the course begins in order to get a refund. If you must switch from one course to another, you must discuss that with Susan directly, at least 48 hours prior to the start of the original course start date. Please
contact Susan if you have any
questions about the group classes.
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TESTIMONIAL "Susan maintains an
upbeat, reassuring learning environment for students (human and
canine!). I have learned a ton with my own dogs plus shelter dogs I’ve
brought through - I keep coming back because the dogs love these
classes!"
~ Holly
(and Domino)
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| Puppy Pre-K | ||
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This
is a course for the baby
dog. The
foundation skills for setting your puppy up for success in your home
and abroad will be addressed and there will be opportunity for
socialization with classmates, friendly adult dogs, and people. Start
your puppy out on the right paw! Course Specifics * 6 weeks * 1 hour per class * Limit of 6 puppies per class * Tuition $140 * Puppies must be under 16 weeks of of age at the start of the course & current with the vaccinations that are appropriate for their age (please ask us or your vet for more info if needed). Behaviors Covered: • housetraining • puppy mouthing • obedience foundation skills • household management • socialization • puppy games |
Upcoming 6
week courses
start... May 1, Wed afternoons at 5:15 pm |
| Beginners | ||
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In
this course you will learn how to teach your puppy or dog how to be a
well mannered member of the family. Course Specifics * 6 weeks * 1 hour per class * Limit of 5 dogs per class * Tuition $140 * Dogs must be current with the vaccinations that are appropriate for their age (please ask us or your vet for more info if needed). Behaviors Covered • attention • loose leash walking • greeting behavior (not jumping up) • hand signals for sit, down & stand • verbal signals for sit, down & stand • come when called • stay • leave it • doorway manners |
Upcoming 6
week courses
start... Mar 27, Wed evenings at 7:50 pm FILLED Apr 2, Tue evenings at 6:30 pm FILLED Apr 11, Thu afternoons at 5:15 pm FILLED May 1, Wed evenings at 6:30 pm May 14, Tue afternoons at 2:45 pm May 29, Wed evenings at 7:50 pm Jun 4, Tue afternoons at 5:15 pm Jun 19, Wed evenings at 6:30 pm |
| Level 2 | ||
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Ideal
for those with an adolescent dog, any dog that could use more work on
appropriate behavior, or those who are preparing their dog for dog
sports. Build on what you learned in Beginners to teach your dog to
respond to you in the face of distractions. Course Specifics * 8 weeks * 1 hour per class * Limit of 4 dogs per class * Tuition $160 * Dogs must be current with the vaccinations that are appropriate for their age (please ask us or your vet for more info if needed). Behaviors Covered • All behaviors around increasing levels of distraction (sit, stay, down, recall, loose leash walking, attention heeling) • AKC Canine Good Citizen behaviors • Games to enhance the human/dog relationship • Games to develop the dog's impulse control |
Upcoming 8
week courses
start... Apr 9, Tue afternoons at 5:15 pm FILLED May 14, Tues evenings at 6:30 pm Jul 31, Wed evenings at 6:30 pm |
| Workshops |
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Workshops
will be a short series of classes (3 or 4 weeks long, meeting 1 night a
week for an hour). The workshops will concentrate on very
specific topics, such as Prep for taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen
Test, heeling & loose leash walking, recalls, stays & tricks,
amongst others. Dogs must have completed Level 2 or an equivalent
course elsewhere. Course Specifics * 3 or 4 weeks * 1 hour per class * Limit of 4 dogs per class * Tuition $75 (3 wk course) OR * Tuiton $100 (4 wk course) * Dogs must be current with the vaccinations that are appropriate for their age (please ask us or your vet for more info if needed). |
Upcoming courses
start... Workshops will be offered periodically throughout the year. Stay tuned. |
| Advanced | ||
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This
course is for graduates of Level 2 who are interested in going further
with their dogs. These ongoing lessons will cover preparation for
therapy dog certification, obedience or rally competition, finessing of
Canine Good Citizen certification skills, and exercises for those who
simply want to keep
their training skills current. Course Specifics * $25 to drop in for one class (contact Susan first to be sure there's room) * OR $20 per class if you pay in advance for the month, due at the first session of the month (cash/check only) * Dogs must be current with the vaccinations that are appropriate for their age (please ask us or your vet for more info if needed). |
Ongoing classes are held... Thu afternoons at 2:45pm Thu evenings at 6:30 pm |
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