Dog Training - Canine Country School

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"Pet"iquette

One-on-One Lessons

House Calls

House calls are tailored to meet your needs and canine problems in the comfort of your own home. Such lessons entail humane solutions to bad habits: excessive barking, leadership problems, chewing, digging, boundary problems, feeding issues and other rude behavior. Basic compliance behaviors are also introduced in a fun, motivational manner.

Real Life Classes

Similar in content to the house call, the Real Life lesson focuses more on socialization and confidence building rather than behavioral problems. Lessons are held in various locations including your home. Obedience is enthusiastically taught as well as dog communication and psychology.

Private Lessons in the Park

Designed for the busy lifestyle, the lessons in the park are directed more for dogs without existing behavior problems. "Petiquette", basic skills, proofing, and graduation level techniques are taught using non-invasive technique; these lessons are excellent for students looking towards the show ring!

Prices

Cost for lessons range between $35-$150. Four lessons are equivalent to one 8 week long group class, so package deals of four are available for a discounted price. If you need a Gentle Leader, it is included in the price as are all behavior sheets and between 45 to 90 minutes of individualized, private consultation with a Certified* Master Trainer.

On a budget? Train with a Level 2 trainer and get a discount! Reduced rates range from $15-$50. Call and ask for availability.

Classes

Weekly group classes are held in various locations throughout the year. The prices range from $50 to $150 depending on location (and training level of instructor). Proof of vaccination is required. Please contact us for the dates and time of the next available class.

Smart Star Puppy Class

The Smart Star Puppy Class emphasizes socialization and basic household manners for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months. The class also discusses how to prevent aggression and bad habits in your puppy. Join the puppy party for a smart start!

Beginner/ Int Obedience (6 lessons/ $125)
W. GWS
     Thurs. June 17- July 22, 2010        7:15-8:30

Int. / Adv Obedience (6 lessons/ $125)
W. GWS
      Thurs. Sept 9- Oct 21, 2010          7:15-8:30     (skip 1 week)

Advanced Obedience (5 lessons/ $115)   W. GWS
      Thurs. Aug 5- Sept 2, 2010    7:15- 8:30

Come Even If You See a Cat (4 lessons/ $110 ) S. GWS
      Thurs. Oct 14- Nov 4, 2010    5:30-6:30

Agility ($25 drop-in fee)    Canine Country School
     Fridays starting June 4- Aug 20     11-12:30

Reactive Rover (5 lessons/ $135)   W. GWS
    Thurs. May 13-June 10, 2010 7:15-8:30
Thurs. Oct 28-Dec 2, 2010     7:15-8:30   (skip holiday)

   Prerequisites: Dogs that are showing social inappropriateness with other dogs or people, whether fear or dominance based, are steered toward this class. If dogs have actually made contact and bitten hard enough to cause harm to others, a private lesson will need to precede class attendance. Owners need to be able to make all the classes and follow directions closely, while also having the physical strength to control their dog in order to keep the rest of the class safe.
     Goals: This class focuses on teaching your dog to change his conditioned emotional response to what he perceives as a threat. It also works to create better handlers that are more aware of canine body language, thresholds, training techniques and the psychology of the dog. Two classes are without dogs, while three are focused on dog handling, training, desensitization and counter-conditioning. This is an intense class designed for intense behaviors that are dangerous in our society. Classes are held at High tails.

Sports Sampler (5 lessons/ $135)                                 GWS
Thurs. May 13- June 10, 2010 5:30-6:30
Thurs. July 29- Aug 26, 2010 5:30-6:30

Awesome Off- Leash (5 lessons/ $135)                       GWS
     Thurs. Sept. 2- Oct 7, 2010   5:30- 6:30   (skip 1 week)

      Prerequisites: Dogs that could pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation are ideal for this class; this includes great on-leash behavior. Dogs should be social and controllable with others (when the group commingles while learning), come when asked all the time, and be prepared to travel to different locations for the class.
     Goals: It is every dog owners dream to have a dog that can heel while off leash. This class will give you the instruction needed to make the jump. The classes will be held indoors at first (primarily working on impeccable leash heeling while weaning from head halters or no-pull harness reliance) then outside where we’ll will work off-leash heeling while confined behind the fence where it’s safe and legal toallow dogs freedom from the leash.

Outdoor Adventure (5 lessons/ $135)                      Variable
     Thurs. June 17- July 22, 2010 5:30-6:30

     Prerequisites: This class is designed for people who have worked their dogs regularly on-leash and off. Dogs should be social with other people and animals while demonstrating loose leash walking, a good attention span for sit, down and stay. Prepare to travel to different locations for this fun and different class designed to polish your handling and your dog’s already great manners.
     Goals: It is every dog owners dream to have a dog that can heel calmly through town and with each class being held at a different location each night, owners will be introduced to local areas throughout our beautiful valley to exercise and work their dogs. Dog parks (Glenwood, Carbondale) will allow for off leash and on leash exercises while having town tours (Glenwood, Carbondale, maybe New Castle) with our dogs will allow for proper greeting opportunities and sidewalk etiquette. A walk either at 4 mile or Carbondale location will allow dogs an opportunity to socialize together while working on building the recall, off-leash work and self-control. Addressing handler apathy, distraction and communication will occur throughout the class.

Group Class Packages
Obedience Class Package Deals

Buy four obedience classes for the price of three $375

Specialty Classes Package Deals (many at 5:30 slot)

Buy a pass for two of the five week long specialty classes at some point throughout the year for $250

Attend all the specialty classes a la cart if you and your dog are ready any time throughout the year for $500 (averages $10/wk)

Variety Package

The variety package lets you sign up for all the classes offered throughout the year. Assuming your dog meets each class’s prerequisites and you’ve called to confirm space is available, you can join any group anytime throughout the year whether it’s obedience or a specialty class.

Certification Class

Is your dog really well behaved? Would you like him to have the endorsement of the American Kennel Club in believing he is so as well? Join us for the 6 week preparation class followed by the Canine Good Citizenship Test to see if your dog is a good neighbor. This is the foundation for Service Dog work, so if you dog needs a job, this is the place to start!

Weekend seminars are held throughout the year with intense focus on any of the below mentioned topics:

Obedience, House Manners, Scent Detection and Discrimination, Competition Preparedness, Performances, Problem Solving, Agility, Water Sports, Herding, Mushing, Carting, Search and Rescue, and Adventure.

* Certification is provided by the CCPDT (Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers), a nationally recognized industry organization.

Terena Thomas, CPDT-KA
Head Trainer
14503 Colorado River Road
Gypsum, CO 81637
Phone: 970-524-TRAIN (8724)
www.caninecountryschool.com
terena@caninecountryschool.com

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