Three New Specialty Classes
Therapy Dog in Training Succeed on Lead: Help for Leash Aggressive Dogs
Adventure Trails |
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Cincinnati, Ohio - March 2010 - Here's the scoop on all the new classes. First starting is Therapy Dogs in Training-Teamwork in Action. If you have a dog that has passed their Canine Good Citizen Test and want to get into Therapy dog work, these classes will give you the practice you need to get your dog certified as a Therapy Dog. Your dog should be "inherently social , non-reactive and relatively calm" (per Patrica McConnell PhD and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, author, speaker, trainer) and this is just for starters. We will work through all the steps and practice to get you and your dog ready to be certified as a Therapy Dog.
Next up is Succeed on Lead-Help for Leash Aggressive Dogs. Dogs should have some basic training but it is not mandatory. Classes meets for 7 weeks: 3 weeks without your dog to train you first, then 4 weeks with your dog at different local parks to practice what you are learning. There is homework-lots. (Also I am looking to borrow a wheelchair and walker if anyone has any to lend)
Last is Adventure Trails. We will be hiking the foot trails of the Hamilton County Parks with our dogs. We will explore, learn and have fun together. |
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The What, When, Where and How
Classes will be at two locations: Anderson and Colerain. Except for the Trail classes, field work in the leash aggression class and field trips. Sign up, commitment and attendance is important because these classes are not a levels program. You need to be there for each one. Classes are limited but may be run again in a few months if requests demand. Minimum class size: 4 dogs and owners. Maximum class size: 6 dogs and owners. Payment in advance will hold your spot. If minimum attendance is not reached by first class, I'll call you and your money will be refunded.
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Here are the dates, times and costs for each class.
Therapy Dog in Training:
Anderson Twp Family Pet Center: Mondays 8pm (field trips may have to be at different day/time) 6 weeks $75.00
March 22, March 29, April 5, April 12, April 19, April 26
Colerain Twp (Animal Ark): Sundays 1pm 6 weeks $75.00
March 28, April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 16
Succeed on Lead:
Anderson Twp Family Pet Center: Saturdays 5:30pm 7 weeks $85.00
March 27, April 10, April 17, April 24, May 1, May 8, May 15
Colerain Twp (Animal Ark): Sundays 6:30pm 7 weeks $85.00
April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 16, May 23, June 6
Adventure Trails:
Anderson Twp Family Pet Center: Saturdays 5:30pm 6 weeks $75.00
May 22, June 5, June 19, July 10, July 24, August 7
Colerain Twp (Animal Ark): Sundays 6:30pm 6 weeks $75.00
June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 1, August 15 |
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