ADOLESCENT MANNERS

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size:  minimum of 3, maximum of 6

Prerequisites: none.

Adolescent Manners For puppies 25 weeks to 2 years old. In this class we cover learning theory and how to communicate effectively with your adolescent. We also learn how to teach basic obedience skills, tackle common adolescent issues, and build relationship and engagement to lay a solid foundation for future training and building on already learned skills. Skills covered include, loose leash walking, recall, and behaviors, such as sit, down, and impulse control.

Please contact Hanna at hanna@hrgtraining-walking.com with any questions.

The course includes support videos and weekly handouts provided via email.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Flat buckle or martingale collar, harness and 4-6’ leashes
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

Class dates:

Fridays 4:15-5:15 pm

Oct 24-Dec 12 (skip 10/31 & 11/28)

MANNERS FOR MATURE DOGS

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size:  minimum of 3, maximum of 6

Prerequisites: none.

Manners for the Mature Dogs For dogs 2 years and older. Whether needing to brush up on skills, just starting out, building to the next level or wanting to work with new distractions, this class is designed for dogs (and humans!) of all skill levels. Skills covered include: learning theory and how dogs learn, loose leash walking, wait, let’s go, recall, sit, down, drop it, leave it, calm observation and cooperative care skills.

Please contact Hanna at hanna@hrgtraining-walking.com with any questions.

The course includes support videos and weekly handouts provided via email.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Flat buckle or martingale collar, harness and 4-6’ leashes
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

Class dates:

Fridays 5:30-6:30 pm

Oct 24-Dec 12 (skip 10/31 & 11/28)

LOOSE LEASH WALKING AND RECALLS

Weeks: 3

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size:  minimum of 3, maximum of 6

Prerequisites: none.

Loose Leash Walking & Recalls For dogs 6 months and up. This is a specialized class focusing on two core skills: walking politely on leash and recall. Every week we will build on the skills learned and add in new games for some fun challenge! Additionally, we will cover learning theory, how dogs learn and effective communication to ensure lasting results and better bond between you and your pup.

Please contact Hanna at hanna@hrgtraining-walking.com with any questions.

The course includes support videos and weekly handouts provided via email.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• Flat buckle or martingale collar, harness and 4-6’ leashes
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

Class dates and time:

Oct 24-Nov 14 (skip 10/31) Fridays 6:45-7:45 pm

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes each week

Prerequisites: Puppies must be between 10 weeks and 4 months when class starts. Please check with your veterinarian about the best age for you to start class, as it will depend on how many vaccinations your puppy has had before leaving his breeder and other factors.

Class content: This class is a fun introduction to training with your new puppy. Learn how to build a solid relationship with your new puppy and a good foundation for future dog sports. We focus on basic obedience skills (attention, come, sit, down, stay, and loose-leash walking). We introduce the puppies to a variety of obstacles, including several from agility, with the goal of building your puppy's confidence with new experiences. We do some playtime most weeks, where the puppies get to interact in a small area off leash for socialization with other people and puppies.

The course includes several on-line videos for you to watch before coming to class each week, so you can start to work on skills at home and then come to class for practice. There are also weekly handouts for you to download and read.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting).
• A mat or rug (think bath mat) or dog bed
• Collar and 4-6 foot leash
• If your puppy is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time.

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE. 

Class dates: 

Oct 28-Dec 9 (skip Nov 25)

Rally 1 & 2 - 

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per session

Prerequisites:   Rally 2 class, or equivalent skills. Knowledge of all of the AKC Rally Novice, Intermediate and Advanced signs.

Rally 1-2 – Continue to practice the Novice and Advanced Rally signs and how to perform each with your dog, applying skills learned in the prerequisite classes. There will be a nested course (Novice course and additional Advanced signs) each week with coaching from the instructor. 

Equipment – you will need to bring along a crate for your dog to be in while you walk the course each week, or someone who is able to hold your dog for you. I recommend a 2.5 – 4 foot leash – a 6 foot leash can get really cumbersome. Use whatever collar you are currently training with that keeps your dog under control. Treats and toys are encouraged.

No class on November 25 (week of Thanksgiving).

Rally 1,2,3 - practice on nested course with signs from Novice, Advanced, and Excellent

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per session

Prerequisites:  Knowledge of all of the AKC Rally Novice, Intermediate/Advanced, and Excellent signs.

Rally 123 – Novice-Excellent – Continue to practice on a nested course (multiple signs at most stations) each week with signs from Novice through Excellent, with coaching from the instructor as needed on how to perform each with your dog, applying skills learned in the prerequisite classes. 

Equipment – you will need to bring along a crate for your dog to be in while you walk the course each week, or someone who is able to hold your dog for you. I recommend a 3 – 4 foot leash, as a 6 foot leash can get really cumbersome. Use whatever collar you are currently training with that keeps your dog under control. Treats and toys are encouraged.

Wednesdays 3:30-4:30

No class on November 26 (week of Thanksgiving).

SCENTWORK FOR PUPPIES

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6

Prerequisites: Age appropriate vaccinations. This class is designed for puppies 12 weeks to 8 months that have no experience in nosework.

PREVIOUS PUPPY CLASS, BASIC OBEDIENCE AND FOCUS SKILLS NOT REQUIRED.

SCENTWORK FOR PUPPIES - This class is designed to tap into your dog’s natural instinct to smell the world around them. We will start by pairing the target odor of birch with rewards and build their skills playing games and having fun.

The course will cover reading your dog’s body language, using play as a reward, creating handler focus, creating interest in the target odor and designing simple searches. This class will prepare your puppy for moving into Intro to Scent. Can be taken at the same time as an age appropriate puppy class to round out your dogs' learning. Scent kit provided with cost of class.

The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
• Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time as well as mat or bed to relax on

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

Class dates:

Nov 4-Dec 16 - 5:30-6:30 PM (skip Nov 25 Thanksgiving week)

INTRO TO SCENT

Weeks: 6

Length: 60 minutes per week

Class size: minimum of 3, maximum of 6 Suitable for dogs 6 months and up

Prerequisites: Basic obedience skills

INTRO TO SCENT - Designed for scent teams that have little to no experience in nosework. In this course we will use our target odor (birch) to teach the basics of nosework. We will also cover air movement, working as a team, creating dedication to odor, reading your dog’s body language, and designing simple searches.

Scent kit provided with cost of class.

The course includes on-line videos that will help support learning outside of class, a course syllabus that will be emailed before the first session, and a scent kit that will be distributed at the first class and is included in the class price.

THERE ARE NO DOGS THE FIRST CLASS, ONLY PEOPLE

Equipment:

• Lots of small, easy-to-chew, high-value treats (this is from the dog’s perspective; they should love what they are getting) and a favorite non-squeaker tug toy
• Collar or harness and 6 foot leash
• If your dog is active and likes to bark, bring something to occupy them during down time as well as a mat or bed

REGISTRATION IS BY DOG. DO NOT REGISTER A SECOND PERSON - YOU WILL END UP BEING CHARGED TWICE.

No class on November 25 (week of Thanksgiving)