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
Intermediate/Beg Agility
Reactive Dog
Canine Good Citizen Prep
Kids and Dogs
Introducing Your Dog To Your Baby

Basic Training Class
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.
Six 1-hour sessions: $150 (includes an after class play time)

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
September 18, Saturday	2:20-3:20 p.m.
September 14, Tuesday	7:45-8:45 p.m.
October 11, Monday NO CLASS SEPTEMBER 6	8:15-9:15 p.m.

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: $150

Datee	Class Time
September 19, Sunday	11:30-12:30 pm

Canine Good Citizen Prep Class:

Have the best-behaved dog on the block and the certificate to prove it!

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.

These are but a few of the behaviors your dog can master in our Canine Good Citizen Prep Class! This class follows the guidelines of the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program and teaches your dog to be well mannered at home and in public.

Prerequisite: Basic Obedience and Intermediate Class.
6 week class one hour sessions
Cost $150

Date	Class Time
CGC Prep Class
September 19, Sunday	1:00-2:00 p.m.

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!

This class is not for dogs with history of biting.
Prerequisite: Initial Consultation and Basic training skills
Six weeks Cost $200 (includes copy of "Feisty Fido" by Pia Silvani) 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
September 15 Wednesday	8:20-9:20 p.m.

Offering ‘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

Date	Class Time
September 16 Thursday	6:00 pm

Kids and Their Dogs!

Prevent accidents before they happen.
Recognize canine stress signals, know when your dog is worried about normal kid activity
prevent bites by identifying potentially serious behavior problems in your dog.

2 sessions
Cost $45

Date

Class Time

Wedneday: September 21 & 28

4:30-5:30 p.m.

What should I seek in a group class
Ask the trainer whether you can observe a class in session before signing up. Watch for the following:
Is class size limited to allow for individual attention?
Are there separate classes for puppies and adult dogs?
Are there different class levels (for example, beginner, intermediate, and advanced)?
Are training equipment and methods humane?
Does the trainer use a variety of methods to meet dogs' individual needs?
Is proof of vaccination required?
Are the students, both human and canine, enjoying themselves?
Are dogs and owners actively encouraged?
Is praise given frequently?
Are voice commands given in upbeat tones?
Are lesson handouts available?Is information available on how dogs learn, basic grooming, problem solving, and related topics?

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.