Socialization Outings

Whether you're raising your puppy/dog to be a family companion or a working Therapy Dog, socialzation is of the utmost importance. You must have completed a class with K9 Home Schooling, be currently enrolled in class or have instructor approval. All dogs must be 12 weeks of age or older to particpate. Class will be held at an outdoor location. Under the direction of our Instructor you will have the opportunity to expose your dog to new people, new sights and sounds, a variety of surfaces to walk on, and other dogs. Socialization Outings also give you the opportunity to practice the skills you have learned in class in a new environment. Dogs and puppies of all ages will benefit from this class. All dogs must have a current copy of their Health Certificate to participate. Class size is limited to 4 students to allow for indivudual attention. You must be 18 years of age to particpate, no children please. Dog Training Fundamentals -2

This class is offered to K9 Home Schooling students who have successfully completed Dog Training Fundamentals-1, Pup Start or have instructor approval. This class will include a review and continuation of the basic training methods and foundation obedience skills learned in DTF-1 and Pup Start. Intermediate level exercises will be introduced during the 4-week course. We will work on "Proofing" behaviors against distractions, duration and distance, heeling, cueing behaviors from a distance and appropriate dog-to-dog greetings. You will need a 6 ft. leash, flat buckle collar, Sensation Harness or Easy Walk Harness (no prong, choke, or slip collars. An adult must accompany students under 18 and children under 10 years of age must remain at home. Dog Training Fundamentals -1

Whether your dog is 6 months old or 6 years old, this is the class for you. The focus is on teaching you to teach your dog using positive reinforcement clicker training methods. This class is offered to dogs 6 months of age and older. Your dog must be friendly towards other dogs and people to participate in Dog Training Fundamentals - 1 Class. If your dog has reactive/aggressive behavior they must must particpate in private in-home training or participate in a Feisty Fido group class. The course will cover an introduction to positive reinforcement clicker training, foundation obedience skills and discussions on Canine Learning Theory. You will teach your dog the following commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Name Attention/Eye Contact, Walking on a Loose Leash, Come and Leave-It, to relinquish items on command. You will need a 6ft. leash, flat buckle collar or Easy Walk Harness, (no prong, choke or slip collars)clicker and soft bite sized treats. All dogs must have a current Health Certificate from their Veterinarian. An adult must accompany students under 18 and children under 10 years of age must remain at home.