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Can my child participate in class? Children must be at least 12 years old to handle a dog in class. However, the entire family, including children, are encouraged to participate in the puppy classes.
Can we come to a class and watch it prior to registering? Of course, we are always happy to have visitors. However, we ask that you do not bring your dog with you unless it is entered in a class.
Does my dog need to be purebred in order to take classes? Not at all. All dogs can benefit from our classes.
My dog is really wild and obnoxious. Can I still bring him to class? Yes. Most people are sure that their dog will be the worst one in class, but most settle in and start learning right away. The only dogs that we cannot help are the ones that are aggressive towards other dogs or people. Let us know when you register if you think you have an aggressive dog and we will evaluate it on the first night of class.
Do you offer therapy or service dog classes? We do not offer therapy or service dog classes but our Home Companion classes offer a good foundation for those dogs. Many nursing homes prefer that the dogs have a Canine Good Citizen Certificate which is offered through our Advance Home Companion class.
Can I come to class if my bitch is in heat? We accept bitches in heat in all but our Home Companion classes, so long as they wear pants.
What method of training do you use? We believe in positive reinforcement using treats (food), toys and praise during the teaching phase. We will then teach you how to wean the dog off food and still have a happy companion using your praise.
How many dogs are in class? How many instructors? We try to limit the classes to under 15 dogs. There will be one instructor and at least one assistant for every class.
Can my family/friends come and watch? Everyone is welcome. Children are welcome but must be able to sit quietly while the dogs/students are working.
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