| Until the COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted,
only 1 person per dog is permitted in the class, masks are required, & social distancing practices will be maintained. ** There will be no access to the restroom, so please plan accordingly ** |
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Group Classes |
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Group
classes are held at: Camp Bow
Bow in Avondale,
Pennsylvania. The training room is spacious with heating and A/C.
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... @ CAMP BOW WOW Oct 20, Tue afternoons @ 5:00 pm Jan 26, Tue evenings @ 6:15 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 * Tuition $150 (virtual classes $130) * 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... @ CAMP BOW WOW Sep 8, Tue evenings @ 6:15 pm FILLED Oct 20, Tue evenings @ 6:15 pm FILLED Nov 17, Tue evenings @ 7:30 pm Dec 8, Tue evenings @ 6:15 pm Jan 19, Tue evenings at 7:30 pm VIRTUAL ZOOM COURSES Sep 16, Wed afternoons @ 5:00 pm Sep 30, Wed evenings @ 6:15 pm Oct 28, Wed afternoons @ 5:00 pm Nov 11, Wed evenings @ 6:15 pm Dec 9, Wed afternoons @ 5:00 pm Jan 6, Wed evenings @ 6:15 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 canine
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 * Tuition $170 (virtual classes $150) * 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... @ CAMP BOW WOW Sep 22, Tue evenings at 7:30 pm Jan 5, Tue afternoons @ 5:00 pm VIRTUAL ZOOM COURSES Oct 7, Wed evenings @ 7:30 pm |
| 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. For more information and to register for the Advanced course, click here. |
Upcoming 6
week sessions
start... @ CAMP BOW WOW Oct 22, Thu afternoons @ 5:15 pm Oct 22, Thu evenigns @ 6:30 pm Dec 10, Thu evenings @ 5:15 pm Dec 10, Thu evenings @ 6:30 pm |
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