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These classes are designed for new owners, puppies, young dogs, and dogs
with specific needs. With permission of the instructor, you may begin at any
time.
Rates for Life Skills, Graduate Puppy, and Puppy Classes:
Drop-in: $30/class or $25/class for minor/reg. student/military/senior (65 or older)
Purchase of six classes: $144 or $132 for minor/reg. student/military/senior (65 or older) (must be used within 9 weeks of purchase)
Purchase of twelve classes: $264 or $240 for minor/reg. student/military/senior (65 or older) (must be used within 20 weeks of purchase)
Life Skills:
This is an open course that focuses on basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home.
Rates for Life Skills, Graduate Puppy, and Puppy Classes:
Drop-in: $30/class or $25/class for minor/reg. student/military/senior (65 or older)
Purchase of six classes: $144 or $132 for minor/reg. student/military/senior (65 or older) (must be used within 9 weeks of purchase)
Purchase of twelve classes: $264 or $240 for minor/reg. student/military/senior (65 or older) (must be used within 20 weeks of purchase)
Life Skills:
This is an open course that focuses on basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home.
Puppy Class (2 - 5 months old):
This is an open course that focuses on socialization and basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home. Open to puppies from two to five months old. Puppies must be in good health and current on all their vaccinations. Please remember that missing classes while you are working on puppy socialization and obedience skills makes it more difficult for the instructor to spot troubling signs that will create problems in adolescence and adulthood.
This is an open course that focuses on socialization and basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home. Open to puppies from two to five months old. Puppies must be in good health and current on all their vaccinations. Please remember that missing classes while you are working on puppy socialization and obedience skills makes it more difficult for the instructor to spot troubling signs that will create problems in adolescence and adulthood.
Graduate Puppy Class (6 - 12 months old):
This is an open course that focuses on basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home. Open to adolescents from six to twelve months old.
This is an open course that focuses on basic skills that dogs and handlers need to know to coexist peacefully and to interact with strangers or others while out in public, at the veterinarian or groomer, or when guests come into the home. Open to adolescents from six to twelve months old.
Dogs with Concerns:
Designed for dogs who are reactive, fearful, aggressive, or for some reason cannot be successful in a regular dog class. You must have the permission of the instructor to attend. In many cases, a private consult or a series of privates may be required before the dog is ready to attend class. The goal of the DWC (Dogs with Concerns) is to create an emotional flip in the dogs, from fear and/or arousal, to calm and happy. This is done with the help of counter conditioning and desensitization techniques. As with all Thinking Dogs classes, DWC is dog and people friendly. Our goal is for the dog to take on a new worldview, where he/she feels safe and comfortable no matter what the environment. A five class or ten class punch card is required – no drop-ins.
Designed for dogs who are reactive, fearful, aggressive, or for some reason cannot be successful in a regular dog class. You must have the permission of the instructor to attend. In many cases, a private consult or a series of privates may be required before the dog is ready to attend class. The goal of the DWC (Dogs with Concerns) is to create an emotional flip in the dogs, from fear and/or arousal, to calm and happy. This is done with the help of counter conditioning and desensitization techniques. As with all Thinking Dogs classes, DWC is dog and people friendly. Our goal is for the dog to take on a new worldview, where he/she feels safe and comfortable no matter what the environment. A five class or ten class punch card is required – no drop-ins.
Out on the Town - Puppies 3 - 12 months old:
This is an enrichment opportunity open to puppies currently enrolled in Puppy Class or Graduate Puppy. Under the guidance of the instructor, puppies and their handlers will explore Downtown Davis. They will have an opportunity to learn how to handle stairs and elevators, the inside of stores, and how to settle in busy places. Each outing will count as one Puppy class. Due to limited spaces, please sign up for only one field trip per five classes.
This is an enrichment opportunity open to puppies currently enrolled in Puppy Class or Graduate Puppy. Under the guidance of the instructor, puppies and their handlers will explore Downtown Davis. They will have an opportunity to learn how to handle stairs and elevators, the inside of stores, and how to settle in busy places. Each outing will count as one Puppy class. Due to limited spaces, please sign up for only one field trip per five classes.
Life Skills On The Town:
This is an enrichment opportunity open to dogs currently enrolled in Life Skills. Under the guidance of the instructor, dogs and their handlers will explore Downtown Davis. They will have an opportunity to learn how to handle stairs and elevators, the inside of stores, and how to settle in busy places. Each outing will count as one Life Skills class. Due to limited spaces, please sign up for only one field trip per five classes.
This is an enrichment opportunity open to dogs currently enrolled in Life Skills. Under the guidance of the instructor, dogs and their handlers will explore Downtown Davis. They will have an opportunity to learn how to handle stairs and elevators, the inside of stores, and how to settle in busy places. Each outing will count as one Life Skills class. Due to limited spaces, please sign up for only one field trip per five classes.
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