Basic Foundational Skills Course, 6 weeks

This Basic Foundational Skills Class teaches attendents how to effectively communicate with their dog. Learning basic dog body language communication, teaching their dog how to respond to requests, and working toward building a bond out of trust, love, and respect for each other.

Attendies will learn:

• Loose leash Walking
• sit, down, stay, come when called, not running out an open door
• leave it and impulse control
• distraction, duration, and distance with cues
• generalization
• proofing cues

Requirements:

• access to the google classroom platform
• submitted proof of Vaccinations and signed registration form and liability waiver.
• Dog attending should be 6 months or older.
• winter classes will be only held at Paws Please.

Enjoy fun learning with your dog in our Basic foundational skills group classes, once a week, 45 minutes each class. Get printed handouts, video references for skills we are learning in class, a link to Google classrooms for homework during the week and weekly discussions with Catherine and classmates.

Learn the following skills:

- Canine-Human Communication skills

- Name recognition and come when called.

- Leave it and impulse control

- Place

- Door manners

- Drop

- loose leash walking

Give me a solid 8 weeks of daily commit to a better relationship with your dog. Learn and grow together as a team! Your dog will love you for it!!

Space is limited so TEXT (315-761-5913) or EMAIL (Y2F0aGVyaW5lIHwgcGF3c3BsZWFzZSAhIGNvbQ==) any questions or click on the link to register for your spot in class!

Class dates: January 29, February 5,12,19, 26, March 5

Items needed:

• A Bed, blanket, or yoga mat for your dog. small raised bed is also allowed and recommended. Please remember to have this each class.
• Variety of Treats. Ranging from high value to low value (see second sheet). The first 2 classes you will be doing a lot of treat giving please make sure your treats appropriate for quick delivery and chewing as well as the amount of treats. As the classes progress your rate of reinforcement will change as well as what your reinforcement is will changes.
• 1-3 toys
• Quick delivery treat pouch
• Harness and 4ft or 6 ft leash, No retractable leashes in class.
• Water, water dish, and waste bags.
• 1 -3 no touch items - socks, flip flops, shoes, paper, etc.

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