Paws 4 Training - Obedience

Paws4training Group Dog Training Classes

Everything you need to know to have a well-trained dog. In our group classes, you’ll learn canine communication, dog care, and how to interact with your dog in a variety of situations. The result is a well-mannered dog that can walk nicely on leash, comes when called and much more.

Basic Training
Treibball-Urban Herding
Intermediate/Beg Agility
Reactive Dog
Beyond Basics/AKC Good Citizen Guidlines
Introducing Your Dog To Your Baby
Fearful dog class

Basic Training Classes

Success isn’t just for the classroom. Take your achievements with you into the real world.

This class teaches all the basics so you can take leisurely walks around the neighborhood and have a well-behaved pet at home.

Greeting visitors politely and not snatching trash off the ground are just a few of the skills your dog will master in this beginning obedience class.

For dogs 6 months and older.
Cost $155

Please bring proof of vaccines if you have not attended a puppy class with us, and we have not previously seen current vaccine records.

Date	Class Time
Saturday, January 14 Class Series- week 1-6	2:00-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 14 Class Series- week 1-6 sessions	7:45-8:45 p.m.

Why Choose Paws4training?

What to look for in a group class:

1. Ask the trainer whether you can observe a class in session before signing up. Paws4training is always happy to have you drop in to one of our classes to make sure we are the right fit for you.

2. Is class size limited to allow for individual attention? Paws4training limits the class size (5-7 dogs) to get that one on one attention you deserve.

3. Are there separate classes for puppies and adult dogs? Paws4training offers age appropriate classes for puppies in their early developmental stages of socializtion (8-20 weeks), adolescence, and adulthood.

4. Are there different class levels (for example: beginner, intermediate and advanced)? Paws4training offers beginning classes for the new puppy or dog in your life, or the new dog owner with no experience. Our Beyond Basics class is for the dog owner who wants to have a Canine Good Citizen, or the Treibbal class for having fun while teaching new skills.

5. Are training equipment and methods humane? We use equipment that is functional, comfortable and effective while using reward based training techniques.

6. Does the trainer use a variety of methods to meet dogs' individual needs? Our goal is to teach you to evaluate your progress, and have many techniques available for setting your dog up for success.

7. Is proof of vaccination required? We ask for current vaccine records for all levels of classes to insure the the health of your puppy or dog.

8. Are the students, both human and canine, enjoying themselves? We try to provide encouragement, feedback and a stress free training environment for you and your dog.

9. Are lesson handouts available? Is information available on how dogs learn, basic grooming, problem solving, and related topics? Class handouts are provided for all classes with lesson plans and at home practice exercises between sessions.

Our goal is to create the best experience for you and your dog in class. We teach you how to interact with your dog in a variety of situations. We help you learn more about training, pet communication, dog care, and how to have fun with your adolescent or adult dog. We also teach you how to work with distractions and how to shape your dog's behavior through the use of positive reinforcement, play, and other fun training techniques.

Treibbal-Urban Herding

A new canine sport! A combination of herding, agility and soccer are combined to make this a fun game! Treibball is great exercise and confidence booster. Your dog will learn to push large pilates-type exercise balls into a goal, distance work and impulse control.

Treibball skills make life with your dog easier!

Cost $155

Prerequisite-Must have taken a Basic training Class

Beginning Treibball

Learning the Foundations

Six one hour sessions

Sunday, February 5
1:00-2:00 pm

Intermediate Level/Beginning Agility

Take your dog’s obedience to the next level and have fun doing it. This intermediate class builds confidence and teaches advanced skills like heel and stay anywhere, anytime.

Got a dog that needs a project? No problem. This class uses dog agility to give Fido an extra challenge. He’ll learn to jump through the hoop, negotiate the agility ramp, fly through the tunnel and weave through cones. These brainteasers we’ll have him leaving class ready for a nap.

Now that your dog has found an outlet for his energy, he won’t be thinking up his own do-it-yourself projects at home!

Six 1-hour sessions: $155

Datee	Class Time
	11:15-12:15 pm

Beyond Basic Obedience Class

Continue the work you have done in the basic class! Teach your dog to walk calmly through a crowd and through your neighborhood. Greet other dogs and people on the street while your dog sits politely at your side. Your dog will be more focused with distractions and confident overall!

This class follows the guidelines of the Canine Good Citizenship Program

Testing will be offered the last session of class.

Prerequisite: Basic Obedience
6 months or older
6 week one hour sessions
Cost $155

Date	Class Time
Monday, January 23	7:45 pm 8:45 pm

Reactive Dog Class

Do you find yourself walking your dog at 4 AM because he lunges, barks and growls at dogs or people? Do you constantly scan the horizon and hope you are alone in the neighborhood?

Our Reactive Dog Class teaches:

You skills to calm your dog
Redirect his focus and to behave in a more relaxed manner. And, you’ll be more relaxed too!
Walks will be safer, more enjoyable and at a civilized hour!
Individual attention for you and your dog

We use the most current techniques in the field when working with reactivity and fear related leash problems. These include classical and counterconditioning, desensitization, as well as Behavior Adjustment Training developed by a local seattle trainer. These techniques teach your dog to offer new and more appropriate behaviors to replace barking, lunging, and snapping.

This class is not for dogs with history of biting.
Prerequisite: Initial Consultation and Basic training skills
Six weeks Cost $180

Shelter adopted dogs 10% discount(please bring paperwork)
Limit 5 dogs

"The reactive dog class was fantastic in helping me and my six-year-old black lab, Sadie, deal with other dogs on walks. When I first adopted Sadie about six months ago, she was aggressive towards other dogs we would encounter (pulling/lunging against the leash, growling, barking) and I had to struggle to control her. In the reactive dog class, I learned several exercises to improve my dog's focus on walks and help her relax in the presence of other dogs. Being able to practice walking and relaxing near another dog in a calm, controlled setting helped to significantly improve both mine and my dog's confidence. Sadie and I now enjoy weekend walks at Green lake park without any problems from other dogs, and her behavior around other aggressive dogs is now at a very controllable level. Susan is a terrific instructor (Sadie loves her!) and is always sure to end class on a successful note. I would highly recommend this class to anyone with a reactive dog!"
Breanna

Date

Class Time

Sunday-January 22

2:20-3:20 p.m.

Shy Dog Class

Your dog will build confidence through games and training exercises while addressing behavior problems.

This class is good for dogs who are:

afraid to walk past or go near other dogs
afraid/shy of greeting people
prone to run away and hide when guests come over
scared of loud noises
overwhelmed in new environments
scared to go on walks
fearful of new/strange objects

5 weeks for one hour
Cost : $140
Shelter adopted dogs 10% discount(please bring paperwork)
Dogs 5 months or older

Date

Class Time

Saturday, March 4

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Introducing Your Dog To Your Baby Classes

Many expectant parents are concerned with how their first baby will get along with their new human baby. The secret is preparation. This class will benefit:

Dogs by helping them adapt to the great changes ahead of them, so they continue to be an integral part of the family and not banished to the backyard
Babies, by helping to ensure safe interactions with the family’s “other baby”
Expectant parents by reducing their anxieties and stress

1 hour 15 minutes

No Dogs

Cost $40

Date

Class Time

Monday, February 13

5:00-6:15 pm

Monday, March 12

5:00-6:15 pm

Cancellation Policy and Refunds Policy

When you register for class we reserve a place for you and your dog for class. We REQUIRE PREPAYMENT for classes unless pre-approval for cash or check. No refunds after the second week of
class.

We understand that there are special circumstances(like an illness) that can come up. If you have to miss a class due to illness we allow you to make up that class.

Paws4training-Susan Oshie CPDT-KA
206-601-0516
www.paws4training.com
4015 Stone Way N., Seattle