Description of Training and Services
AKC STAR Puppy Training--6 weeks: Group Puppy training follows AKC's STAR Puppy program and is for pups up to 12 months of age. Emphasis is on building a bonding relationship of trust and respect with your pup. Teaches good attention skills enhancing the ability to learn.
It is an incentive program to help dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The first night of the training is the most important as there are demonstrations of exercises and then practice with your pup. Please do not register if you cannot attend the first night.
Testing requirements can be viewed at www.akc.org
Beginning Foundation Training--6 weeks: Emphasis is on teaching attention and foundation skills necessary to work toward having a well mannered dog that walks loosely on leash and comes when called. For pups that have been through the puppy training and for any other dogs one year or older. The first night of the training is the most important as there are demonstrations of exercises and then practice with your dog. Please do not register if you cannot attend the first night.
Intermediate Training: A continuation of skills learned in the foundation training as well as proofing those skills. Beginning of off leash work.
Intro to Rally Obedience: Rally is a fun activity that promotes a positive relationship between dog and handler. It helps the handler develop good handling skills and helps the dog to improve obedience all while having fun. A course with instructional signs is set up for the dog and handler to follow. Beginning courses are set up with simple signs as an introduction to this fun sport. More advanced signs for those that are ready.
*****Prerequisite: Dog must be able to give good attention to handler and be under control.
AKC Canine Good Citizen CGC prep training: A continuation of training to improve skills learned in basic training. Prepares the dog and handler for the AKC Canine Good Citizen. The CGC test will be offered the last night of training.
Testing requirements can be viewed at www.akc.org
AKC Community Canine CGC-A: This training is for dogs that already have good skills. The focus is to use those skills for some off leash training and to prepare you and your dog for the AKC Community Canine CGC-A. The CGC-A test will be offered the last night of training. Testing requirements can be seen at www.akc.org
*****Prerequisites: Dog must be able to give attention to handler, walk on loose leash and have a solid recall. The CGC-A test will only apply to those that have previously passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC).
Therapy Dog Preparation Training: Introduces the dog and handler to requirements of a therapy dog team and helps to prepare them for the work by setting up scenarios that would be encountered during a therapy dog visit. To attend, all obedience must be in place. This training is scenarios only.
*****Prerequisite: Beginning Foundation Training and preapproval by trainer required. Handler must have good handling skills and a good relationship with their dog. The dog must be able to give good attention to the handler, have good obedience skills and be able to work on a loose leash and flat buckle collar or regular harness. A test will be offered through one of the therapy dog organizations at a later date and time after the completion of the training. There are many therapy dog organizations to obtain certification. The American Kennel Club lists the different organizations on their website with links to each organization. www.akc.org
Introduction to Scent Detection Training: A fun activity that allows the dog to use its natural ability of scenting and searching to locate and indicate on a specific scent.
*****Prerequisite: Handler must have good control over the dog.
Problem Solving: For handlers that need some special attention to specific issues with their dogs. Focus will be on handlers connecting and engaging with their dogs as well as how to redirect unwanted behaviors. Group size is very small. Six, 45-minute sessions.
Private Sessions: Private sessions are held during the day hours on Thursdays and are $30 for 50 minutes. Prepayment is required in advance to reserve a time for a private session. Any cancelations must be at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time to reschedule another time. Any short notice cancelations or no shows forfeit payment. To schedule a private session please email DogIsGood@stny.rr.com
