--- 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 10 |
Monday. 05 March, 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. 07 March, 2018 | |
6:30 pm CT |
BLUE - Don't Correct ...Re-Direct! (ACL)Animal Care League Annex (Oak Park) BLUE Class Focus - Don't Correct ... Re-direct! Instead of correcting a dog that does something we don’t like, but we don’t want them to continue doing, we use a training protocol called the “Substitution Routine” to prevent and/or eliminate that behavior. Whether it’s barking at the cat, or jumping on guests, he needs to learn what it is he SHOULD be doing. When he has the opportunity to learn what you want from him, you’ll begin to see him offer more appropriate responses. By “substituting” an undesirable behavior such as barking, with something you want to see repeated such as sitting quietly, you’ll be more effective at training while continuing to strengthen your relationship. Following this program and eliminating the use of corrections will give you the results you are looking for. For the life and well-being of your dog.
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. 08 March, 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. 10 March, 2018 | |
9:30 am CT |
GREEN - The Thinking Dog (HI)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.
NOTE: Use the side door East entrance of the shelter facility |
11:00 am CT |
Intro to Training (Humane Indiana)Introduction to Training This is a "Free" class open to general public for the first 25 people who register. Whether you just adopted, or you've had your dog a long time, we can help! Join us to learn how dogs learn and how best to teach them and how to begin a positive training plan. This one hour class will cover the following topics:
Class will begin promptly at 9:30am, please plan to arrive 10 minutes before the class start time.
NOTES: THIS IS A PEOPLE-TRAINING CLASS (without your dog). You must register (click the button below) to attend. Use the side door East entrance of the shelter facility |