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Pandabear Kennels &
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Kathy’s Pet Dog Training |
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Pet Dog Training Classes Levels Program Classes are divided into three levels which handler and dog teams can complete at their own pace. Class times are flexible and participants can choose those that fit best into their schedules. You may attend as many sessions as you like each week or you may choose to skip a week. You only pay for the classes that you attend. For example, some people may choose to use a couple of sessions training the new pup, and then pick up with the training for when the dog becomes an adolescent. Alternately, you may want to lay down a good foundation with a series of classes while your pup is young. Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available. Participants may advance to the next level when they feel ready. You may choose to move down a level to brush up on previously learned skills. Schedules of classes are organized according to need and posted on the website and google calendar. Individual instruction is always an option. |
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Level 1 Dogs will: -accept handling from the owner without jumping or moving away -sit for handler using a lure -relax with a leash cue -respond to name with eye contact -walk in a circle on a loose lead -relax on a mat beside the handler for 5 seconds -come to the handler from the end of a six foot leash Positive ,reward based training techniques are used and individualized to dogs. Handlers are shown the basics of how a pet should behave. Clickers or marker words are introduced and skills are practice through the use of various games and exercises. Participants may move on the level 2 when they feel that they are ready. Participants are encouraged to attend weekly play sessions. Telephone and email consultations are always available. |
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Level 2 Dogs will: -accept handling from the instructor / accept thorough examination from the owner -sit for handler using a hand signal -stand using a lure -relax in a down with a hand signal -down using a lure -stay for a 5 second period with handler at the end of leash -come to handler from a 10 foot distance -walk on a loose lead across the room -go to mat placed in various locations within arm’s reach Dogs in level 2 are eligible to attend workshops that are offered throughout the year. These include Clicker Classes and Trick Workshops. |
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Level 3 Dogs will: accept handling from a stranger allow a thorough examination from the instructor demonstrate proper greeting behaviour sit/stand with a hand signal or verbal command relax on a verbal cue down on a verbal cue or hand signal sit/stay for 1 minute with handler across room down/stay for 3 minutes with handler across room come when called with numerous distractions walk in heel postion over a designated course go to a mat and stay for 2 minutes Dogs at Level 3 may go on field trips to practice behaviour in the community. Participants are ready to try a basic Rally Obedience Class or Agility for the Everydog.
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Level 4-Roving Rovers
We are taking the action to the streets! This will be weekly field trips into our beautiful community. We will have numerous opportunities to practice what we have learned in the class room out in the real world. This group will be limited to five members and will meet in different locations each week. Weather permitting we will start in Spring and continue through the Fall. Groups will start every month. Excursions will last 60 to 45 minutes and we will head for places where the distractions exist! Sign up soon as numbers will be limited. Pre-requisites: You must have completed Level 2 or have instructor’s permission.
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2009 Prices: $ 80 for six sessions $ 70 for next six sessions $ 60 for each additional pass Prices may change.
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Other Classes Various special classes may be offered throughout the year. These may include Teaching Tricks, Clicker Training, Starter Rally Classes, Fun Agility Classes. |
