What we will cover This class will teach you HOW to train your dog to get and maintain good behaviors. We will cover the following skills: Loose Leash walking & structured heel, calmness with strangers, foundations of recall, place training & conditioned relax response,Sit & down/stay and more as time allows. We will also cover how to tackle minor behavior problems before they turn into bigger issues. You will receive a workbook, clicker. Graduates of this class will receive discounts on our recall class. Good for dogs 4 months and older What you should know The first class is a HUMAN ONY orientation with dogs coming to the following 4 weeks of class, You will receive a workbook and clicker the first night of class
When Thursdays Sept 19-Oct 17th 6-7pm 1 spot left!! Wednesdays Oct 2nd - Nov 6th6-7pm (NO class Oct 23rd)
Class length 5 weeks long Cost $165 per dog
Location Wagon Tails Farm 335 Augusta Rd, Topsham ME View Map
What we will cover This class is for any dog/handler team who have have completed one of our Social Responsibility classes or any basic obedience class and wants to learns more advanced skills . Appropriate for anyone who wants to get into competitive obedience or just wants to have some fun with their dog. We will cover engagement, formal heel, pivots, front, finish, down in motion, sit in motion and more as time allows. Dog must have experience with marker training (clicker or verbal) and have some basic skills.
What you should know Dogs can be on martingale, prong, or flat collar & a 6 ft leash, Bring plenty of high value rewards. We will provide clicker . This will be an ongoing class on Thursday nights if there is enough interest.
When Thursdays September 26th- October 17th 7:15 pm-8:15 pm
Class length 4 weeks long Cost $120 per dog
Location Wagon Tails Farm 335 Augusta Rd, Topsham ME View Map
What we will cover This class is for dogs who have done advanced training and for teams interested in earning a Canine Good Citizen certificate and learning more about therapy dog work. We will work all the skills outlined in the AKC Canine Good Citizen program and the certificate testing will be done on the last day of class. We will add new skills such as tactical heeling (great for riding on a elevator), Greetings, team etiquette and more. Therapy dog testing will NOT be conducted in this class, but you will be given testing information
What you should know Dogs should know a sit/down, some loose leash walking skills, be social to people and relaxed working around other dogs.
When Sundays Sept 22- Oct 20 NO Class Oct 6th
Class length 4 weeks
Cost $140 per dog
Location Wagon Tails Farm 335 Augusta Rd, Topsham ME View Map
