(source: http://hssm.org/programsevents/canine-training/)
New Dog Training & Puppy Kindergarten Classes
Because someday soon, 15 pounds
of boundless enthusiasm will be 85
pounds of boundless enthusiasm!
HSSM is excited to present a new opportunity to improve the quality of life for dog & puppy parents, new & established! The majority of animals abandoned at HSSM and other shelters nationwide are surrendered for behavior issues. Proper socialization and training methods can resolve many of these problems before they become burdens on pet owners, and we are pleased to be partnering with talented professional Dog Trainer Lynn Rachkiss of Sit.Stay.Good Dog! Canine Training & Behaviour Modification to offer Basic thru Advanced Dog Obedience and those all-important Puppy Kindergarten classes here at HSSM.
Who says I can’t learn new tricks?
Read on for details and pricing, discounts apply for animals adopted at HSSM!
Click to download registration form **Please note, classes must be may be paid for in advance at HSSM, via mail, or over the phone. Registration forms should also be completed and submitted in advance if at all possible.**
Payment Methods Accepted:
At HSSM– cash, check, or charge
Via Mail–check
Via Phone– charge
Puppy Kindergarten – $99.00
Requirements: Puppies less than six months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains or pinch collars) or a harness (head harnesses are OK) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will cover potty training, correcting and redirecting undesired behavior, teaching puppy to come when called, and socialization.
Classes are held Saturday mornings 8:45-9:45 a.m. for seven weeks. Click here to view a week-by-week schedule for this class.
2008 Puppy Kindergarten Class Dates:
14 June- 02 August 8:45 am to 9:45 am
06 September- 18 October 8:45 am to 9:45 am
08 November – 20 December 8:45 am to 9:45 am
Dog Obedience Training Basic – $99.00
Requirements: Proof of rabies vaccination/Dogs must be at least five months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains or pinch collars) or a harness (head harnesses are OK) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will cover a set of 14 basic dog obedience commands such as paying attention, sit, down, wait, stay, recall, and walking nicely on a loose lead. Also included are “House Manners,” grooming, and nutrition.
Classes are held Saturday mornings from 7:30-8:30 a.m. for seven weeks. Click here to view a week-by-week schedule for this class.
2008 Basic Obedience Class Dates:
14 June – 02 August (no class on 5 July for holiday weekend) 7:30 am to 8:30 am
06 September – 18 October 7:30 am to 8:30 am
08 November – 20 December 7:30 am to 8:30 am
Coming soon:
Dog Obedience Training Intermediate – $99.00
Requirements: Proof of rabies vaccination/Dogs must be at least five months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains or pinch collars) or a harness (head harnesses are OK) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will concentrate on proofing your dog for compliance to commands in any situation. You will also learn the heel, turn, and position commands and the go to place command. Great for dogs who know some commands but need work in public settings.
Dog Obedience Training Advanced & Canine Good Citizen CGC Award Program – $99.00
Requirements: Proof of rabies vaccination/Dogs must be at least six months old/plain buckle collar (no choke chains, pinch collars, or harnesses of any type) and a 4′ or 6′ cotton, nylon, or leather leash (no retractable leashes). This course will prepare you and your dog for the ten step American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Test. The test will be given free of charge during the week seven class.
Log on to http://www.hssm.org to register or call (228 ) 863-3354 for more information and class start dates. Class size is limited to 12 dogs.
Dogs adopted from HSSM are eligible for a $10.00 discount! You must bring proof of adoption to the first class. Discount not valid with any other offers.
Your Instructor is professional dog trainer Lynn Rachkiss of sit. stay. good dog!
RG PetComm said,
June 25, 2008 @ 2:28 pm
If you have a shy dog it may be caused by improper training as a puppy.
It is a good idea to identify why your dog may be acting shy. You should
first take your dog to the vet to rule out any medical reasons for your dog’s
shyness.
1. The most likely cause of shyness is insufficient social contact
with people during the first weeks of life. Dogs look to their owners to be the
“alpha dog” of their “pack”, and to guide them safely into new and stimulating
situations. Without these experiences, the dog may become timid and skittish
when introduced to things outside their immediate familiarity.
2. Dogs who frequently change owners and homes aren’t given the chance
to build familiarity, and may shy away from a wide variety of situations. Dogs
adopted at an older age, such as from a rescue society, often exhibit shyness of
strangers, sometimes due to mistreatment in a previous household.
3. Dogs that have been abused or have experienced some other traumatic
event often become extremely fearful.
4. There is also a good chance that your dog never really learned how
to socialize properly in the first place. If this is the case, then you should
be able to use some very effective dog behavior training techniques to fix this
issue in no time.
“Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot about puppies.” !!