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| Class Schedules |
Private training for puppy training, obedience, clicker training and behavioral consulting is available by appointment only. Please visit our Services page to view our private training options. We don't allow aggressive dogs into classes, however we may work with them privately. Due to our busy weekend schedule of dog shows and seminars, many Saturday sessions will have skipped Saturdays. You will receive a class schedule at the first class meeting. We do not give refunds for any reason. If you are interested in registering for a class, you may contact us to request a registration form, or contact the agency below if the class is being offered through one of the recreation departments or the adult school.
Registering For Classes To register for San Lorenzo classes call HARD at (510) 881-6700. To register for Castro Valley classes call CV Adult at (510) 537-1000 or online at www.cvadult.org To register for all other classes email us to request a registration form. Class Schedules Puppy Classes Puppy Preschool Socialization Class (6 weeks, 45 minutes to 1 Hour, $100) Thursdays, San Lorenzo, 6:00-6:45pm (next session starts September 25, 2008) Saturdays, Castro Valley, 11:00-11:45am (next session starts October 11, 2008) All of our puppy classes are taught by Vicki Ronchette, CPDT. Vicki has been involved in puppy classes for over 18 years. We believe that puppy classes are among the most important classes that you will ever attend with your dog. Puppy classes shape how your dog will grow up and relate to other dogs, other people and you. We take great care in making sure that each puppy is socialized in a way that benefits him and protects his comfort level to ensure positive experiences at this critical period in his life. Puppy socialization class is for puppies between the ages of 2 and 5 months old. This class is designed to socialize puppies with other puppies as well as new people and to help owners deal with puppy issues such as potty training, biting, jumping up and more. We also get the puppies started on learning the fundamental obedience behaviors such as sit, down, come and loose leash walking. Owners should bring a 6 foot leather, nylon or cotton lead, buckle or snap collar and treats, as well as proof of shots. Puppies must have had at least 2 shots and puppies over 4 months old must have had their rabies shot. This is a 6 week course.
Beginning Obedience/Manners Class (6 weeks, 1 hour, $120) Thursdays, San Lorenzo 7:00-8:00pm (next session starts on September 25, 2008) Saturdays, Castro Valley Adult 10:00-11:00am (next session starts on October 11, 2008) Beginning Obedience is recommended for dogs 5 months of age and older. This class is designed to teach owners how dogs learn. Students will be taught how to train their dogs to heel, sit, come, lie down, stand, stay as well as others. Dogs do not come to the first class. Different types of equipment will be discussed and recommended on the first night. Owners must bring proof of shots to the first class. Aggressive dogs may be excused from class. Beginning Obedience/Manners Class for Small Dogs (under 25 pounds) 6 weeks, 1 hour, $120 Mondays, Castro Valley, 6:45-7:45pm (next session starts on October 6, 2008) This class is identical to the one listed above but is open only to smaller dogs. This class is great for the little guys who may feel uncomfortable or intimidated by being around larger dogs. Dogs do not come to the first class. Three's Company Beginning Obedience/Manners Class (6 weeks, 45 minutes, $200) This class is identical to the Beginning Obedience/Manners Class listed above but is limited to only 3 dogs and owners. This allows clients who need more one on one time. Somewhere in between private lessons and a group class, our Three's Company class allows clients to afford more one on one training at an affordable cost.
Intermediate Obedience (6 weeks, 45 minutes, $75) Mondays, Castro Valley Adult, 7:45-8:30pm (next session starts October 6, 2008) Intermediate Obedience is for dogs who have successfully completed beginning obedience. The intermediate class serves as a bridge between the beginning and obedience class. It is designed to polish up the basic obedience skills in order to prepare the dog for more advanced obedience such as off leash work. Advanced Obedience (6 weeks, 45 minutes, $75) Thursdays, San Lorenzo, 8:00-8:45pm (next session starts September 25, 2008) Advanced Obedience is for dogs who have successfully completed beginning obedience and intermediate obedience with me. Dogs coming into advanced should be fairly dependable on the exercises taught in beginning and should be ready to do more advanced work. The focus of this class is to begin introducing them to new things such as off lead work, hand signals and added distractions. The dogs in this classes will be at different skill levels and all will work at their own pace. Wild Card Class (4 weeks, 45 minutes, $75) Wild Card will be a four session class where each class we work on teaching different skills including rally exercises, agility obstacles, obedience, tricks and freestyle. Rally Novice I (6 weeks, 45 minutes, $100) This class is for dogs that have completed at least Beginning Obedience class. Rally Novice I is a beginning rally class. Students will learn the different rally signs and do some beginning level rally courses. Rally (Drop in basis/$10 per class) Every Monday, San Leandro, 6:30-7:15pm (Starting up again on September 15, 2008) Taught by Dawn Bushong This class is a drop in rally class for students who have taken Rally Novice I or who are familiar with the different rally signs. The focus of the class will be on running through rally courses and being judged on them by the instructor. Canine Good Citizen Prep Class and Test (6 weeks, 1 hour, $120) This class is designed to help students prepare for the Canine Good Citizen test which will be given on the last class. We will focus on the CGC test items including sit, lie down, walk on a loose leash, sit politely for petting and grooming, be greeted by a friendly dog and person, deal with a noise and a visual distraction and more. Dogs must have completed a beginning obedience and have some basics down. For more information on the CGC test items, see CGC page by hitting the link above. Fun with Agility and Games I (6 weeks, 1 hour, $100) Saturdays, Castro Valley, 12:00-1:00pm (next session starts October 11, 2008) This fun intermediate level class will teach people to learn how to navigate their dogs through some of the basic agility equipment including jumps, tunnels and weave poles. Owners will also learn how to teach tricks and games that help dogs in agility courses.
Saturdays, Castro Valley, 9:00-10:00am (next session starts October 11, 2008) This class is specifically for students who have completed our Fun with Agility and Games class and want more! It is a continuation of what we learned in the first level class with more challenges. Real World On the Go Class (4 weeks, 1 hour, $75) The real world class is and intermediate to advanced level class designed to get dogs and owners working their dogs at different locations to continue to improve their skills. Conformation Classes Conformation Class, Drop In, 30 minutes, $10 per class (or 4 classes for $35) Tuesdays, San Leandro, 7:00pm Tuesdays, San Leandro, 7:30pm The conformation drop in classes will help you get your dog ready for the show ring. Aggressive or dog reactive dogs will not be permitted to participate in group conformation classes. The 7:00 (30 minutes) class is for newer and more beginner level dogs and handlers. The 7:30 (30 - 45 minutes) class is for more experienced and comfortable handlers and dogs. We will occasionally not have conformation class so please contact us to make sure class is happening before showing up if you are not on our conformation email list.
This course will help people wanting to get started with clicker training their show dogs. We will work on teaching the dogs to stack, gait and accept examination. While this is a class to teach conformation or show ring behaviors, dogs need not be show dogs to enroll. This class will help dogs learn to accept handling and everything worked on is appropriate for pet dogs as well. Do you have two friends that you would like to do this class with? Let me know and we will schedule a semi private class just for the three of you. The cost for Clicking for Conformation for Three is $200 per person. Conformation Training, Private sessions $60 per hour (Initial one hour session $90, then $60 per hour) Conformation training is dog show preparation training. We offer the only clicker/positive conformation classes in the area and are referred to by many other trainers for our specialized approach to conformation training. Private conformation coaching and training is typically held in our San Leandro facility or at a San Leandro park (if we need to do outside work). Specialty Classes Doggie Day Spa - A Beginning Grooming Care Class (1 session, 1m1/2 hours, $40) San Leandro This class is designed to teach people how to care for their dogs basic grooming needs (brushing and combing, nail trimming, teeth brushing, shampooing, etc) in between professional grooming and veterinary visits. You will learn about shampoos, how to properly bathe your dog, the proper equipment for your dogs coat type and length, how to trim and file toenails, how to brush teeth and more.
This class will help you to teach your dog a reliable recall. Learn the secrets to getting your dog to come to you even with distractions.
In this class we you will be introduced to the art of shaping, a progressive and exciting method for training new behaviors. We will work on shaping tricks and games with your dog.
discount card) Toys: Every Saturday (except second Saturday of the month) 12:00-12:30pm Littles: Every Saturday (except second Saturday of the month) 12:30-1:00pm Small Dog (dogs under 15 pounds) Every Wednesday 7:30-8:00pm Littles is our play group for dogs and puppies from 13 to 25 pounds. Toys is our play group for dogs and puppies that are 12 pounds and under. Our social groups give dogs a chance to play and interact with other dogs in a safe, supervised, and controlled environment. Dogs that we have not worked with may be subject to a temperament evaluation. Play groups are held at our San Leandro facility. Aggressive dogs will not be permitted at play groups. Check below to make sure we are having play groups for any given Saturday. Canine Good Citizen Test (1 session) This test is an AKC event that offers pet dogs (purebreds and mixed breeds) the opportunity to show the public what a good citizen they are. The Canine Good Citizen program is used to help recognize therapy dogs as well as to award good citizen pet dogs. We will also test individual dogs by appointment only. |
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