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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. All family mambers are encouraged to attend - the classes are fun! 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. |
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... Aug 22, Wed afternoons at 5:15 pm Oct 23, Tue afternoons at 5:15 pm Dec 4, Tue 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... Aug 14, Tue evenings at 8:00 pm FILLED Aug 28, Tue afternoons at 5:15 pm Sep 6, Thu evenings at 8:00 pm Sep 12, Wed evenings at 6:30 pm Sep 27, Thu afternoons at 5:15 pm Oct 17, Wed afternoons at 5:15 pm Oct 31, Wed evenings at 6:30 pm Nov 15, Thu afternoons at 5:15 pm Nov 27, Tue evenings at 6:30 pm Dec 5, Wed afternoons at 5:15 pm Dec 19, Wed evenings at 6:30 |
| 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... Jul 17, Tue evenings at 6:30 pm FILLED Sep 11, Tue evenings at 6:30 pm Nov 7, Wed evenings at 8:00 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. 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 evenings at 6:30 pm |
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