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MORE CLASSES are available at our NAPERVILLE location, including
Puppy, Therapy Dog, Feisty Fido, Building Blocks of Behavior and many more specialty programs.
WEEK 21 |
Monday. 23 May, 2022 | |
6:30 pm CT |
GREEN - The Thinking Dog (VIRTUAL CLASS)GREEN Class Focus - The Thinking Dog (Virtual Online Class) 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.
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Wednesday. 25 May, 2022 | |
6:00 pm CT |
BLUE - Don't Correct ...Re-Direct! (VIRTUAL CLASS)BLUE Class Focus - Don't Correct ... Re-direct! (Virtual Online Class) 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.
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Thursday. 26 May, 2022 | |
7:00 pm CT |
FREE Intro to Training (VIRTUAL CLASS)Introduction to Training (Virtual Online Class) This is a "Free" virtual online class open to general public. 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 (followed by a half hour of Q&A) will cover the following topics:
Class will begin promptly so please plan to log in 10 minutes before the class start time. NOTES:
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