--- Class listings on this page are only for our GENEVA location and our VIRTUAL programs ---
MORE CLASSES are available at our NAPERVILLE location, including
Puppy, Therapy Dog, Feisty Fido, Building Blocks of Behavior and many more specialty programs.
WEEK 04 |
Sunday. 21 January, 2018 | |
1:00 pm CT |
Making Sense Out of RescueMaking Sense Out of RescueTrain your Training Team and Foster HomesAnyone working with dogs should be able to recognize signs of stress and know what to do in order to prevent a dog from having to react due to fear. This is important not only for the safety of the people that work with them, but just as importantly for the dog’s future well being. SEMINAR FEE: $60.00 (includes light refreshments) |
Monday. 22 January, 2018 | |
7:15 pm CT |
ORANGE - On Your Mark, Let's Go (AAS)Anderson Animal Shelter (South Elgin) ORANGE Class Focus - On Your MARK, Let's GO THIS IS THE CLASS THAT MUST BE TAKEN FIRST and it is without your dog. Let’s get started with the first steps on the Path to Success by:
Note: Included with your purchase of the Complete Package you will receive a Clicker set and a Sniff-ITTM collar attachment to be used in future classes with your dog. |
7:15 pm CT |
YELLOW - You've Got a Friend (AAS)Anderson Animal Shelter (South Elgin) YELLOW Class Focus - You've Got a FriendIf you called your dog and he happily came running to you but you immediately brought him into the house to clean his ears, he probably would not come so quickly the next time you called. What the dog learned is not to trust you because he associated being near you and hearing you call his name with something unpleasant. By using only positive interactions each time you greet or call your dog, you’ll be gaining his trust. And building a better bond through trust is the most reliable way to get your dog to respond. When your dog learns that approaching people and greeting them politely makes good things happen, and nothing bad ever occurs, this is the foundation for a sound and safe future. When you call his name, he’ll come running! You’ve got a friend! |
Wednesday. 24 January, 2018 | |
6:30 pm CT |
GREEN - The Thinking Dog (ACL)Animal Care League Annex (Oak Park) GREEN Class Focus - The Thinking Dog A dog that runs up and SITS to greet you instead of jumping is a Thinking Dog! A dog that can cope and not react when there are sudden changes in the environment is a Thinking Dog! When dogs are taught a skill called “shaping” they become better problem solvers and will begin to think about how to earn rewards. Shaping behavior is simply a very easy and incredibly effective way to teach – it allows you to help your dog learn without having to use force or corrections. This class will focus on the foundation of how to shape a behavior. Whether a dog is pushy or shy, bold or fearful, shaping will help them learn how to handle life’s stimulating or worrisome times and become more confident.
The training facility is two doors East of the Animal Care League Building. |
7:30 pm CT |
ORANGE - On Your Mark, Let's Go (ACL)Animal Care League Annex (Oak Park) ORANGE Class Focus - On Your MARK, Let's GO THIS IS THE CLASS THAT MUST BE TAKEN FIRST and it is without your dog. Let’s get started with the first steps on the Path to Success by:
The training facility is two doors East of the Animal Care League building. |
Thursday. 25 January, 2018 | |
6:30 pm CT |
YELLOW - You've Got a Friend (STF)YELLOW Class Focus - You've Got a FriendIf you called your dog and he happily came running to you but you immediately brought him into the house to clean his ears, he probably would not come so quickly the next time you called. What the dog learned is not to trust you because he associated being near you and hearing you call his name with something unpleasant. By using only positive interactions each time you greet or call your dog, you’ll be gaining his trust. And building a better bond through trust is the most reliable way to get your dog to respond. When your dog learns that approaching people and greeting them politely makes good things happen, and nothing bad ever occurs, this is the foundation for a sound and safe future. When you call his name, he’ll come running! You’ve got a friend! |
7:45 pm CT |
ORANGE - On Your Mark, Let's Go (STF)ORANGE Class Focus - On Your MARK, Let's GO
THIS IS THE CLASS THAT MUST BE TAKEN FIRST and it is without your dog. Let’s get started with the first steps on the Path to Success by:
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Saturday. 27 January, 2018 | |
9:30 am CT |
YELLOW - You've Got a Friend (HI)YELLOW Class Focus - You've Got a FriendIf you called your dog and he happily came running to you but you immediately brought him into the house to clean his ears, he probably would not come so quickly the next time you called. What the dog learned is not to trust you because he associated being near you and hearing you call his name with something unpleasant. By using only positive interactions each time you greet or call your dog, you’ll be gaining his trust. And building a better bond through trust is the most reliable way to get your dog to respond. When your dog learns that approaching people and greeting them politely makes good things happen, and nothing bad ever occurs, this is the foundation for a sound and safe future. When you call his name, he’ll come running! You’ve got a friend!
NOTE: Use the side door East entrance of the shelter facility |