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Foster Home Training with A Sound Beginning Program

Foster Home Training with A Sound Beginning Program

Foster Home Training with A Sound Beginning Program

THIS TRAINING IS FOR SHELTER/RESCUE FOSTER HOMES (not open to the general public)

 

Introduction to Training

Would you like to know more about dog behavior? 

Would you like to prevent mistakes and help dogs become more adoptable AND stay adopted?

This is a great option to get you started in understanding the principles of behavioral training and canine communication.

 

PRESENTER:

Julie Dorsey-Oskerka - Founder and co-author “Adopting a Dog? Start off right with A Sound Beginning”

AGENDA:

The training session begins promptly at 5pm and will last for 90 minutes (plus time for Q/A)

DESCRIPTION:

This is a people-training class.  Please do not bring your dog

  • NOT EVERY WAG MEANS THEY’RE GLAD - Learn what your dog is saying by understanding the communication and language of dogs AND learn what YOU can do to help your dog understand your language!
  • CLICKS and TREATS - How to begin training to establish a trusting relationship by using positive reinforcement.
  • MINE! Learn how to prevent a dog from guarding things of value and what to do if you need to take something away.
  • WHO IS THAT? Teach your dog to be comfortable around new people, places, other animals, and cope with changes in their environment. 

INCLUDES:

  • LIFETIME Membership to the “A Sound Beginning Program” – online access to our complete behavioral and training support system.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • THIS TRAINING IS FOR SHELTER/RESCUE FOSTER HOMES (not open to the general public)
  • You must register to attend

Event Properties

Event date 11-18-2018 5:00 pm CT
Event End Date 11-18-2018 6:30 pm CT
Cut off date 11-17-2018 11:55 pm CT
Capacity 50
Registered 50
Available Seats 0
Instructor Julie Dorsey-Oskerka
Number Hours 1.5
Location Starfish / ASB (Batavia)

The event is now full and we can no longer accept new registrations. Please check our site often for future similar events.

Get the Book

Whether you’ve adopted OR got your dog from a breeder, etc., the resources within this book will provide insight into behavior to prevent problems and begin a sound future.

Quick Start Package

Would you like to know more about your dog? Would you like to prevent mistakes and create a positive training plan? Check out our Intro to Training (Virtual) class for free.

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In-Home Training

For those who prefer personalized training in the comfort of your home, we offer several options with our experienced behavioral training affiliates using only humane, science-based methods.

Modular Classes

Make a sound investment for a lifetime of happiness. CLASSES are available IN-PERSON (Chicagoland) or VIRTUAL (anywhere) --- OR --- you can mix & match on your Path to Success.