Basic Obedience

Basic Obedience Training
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This class is for novice dogs with little or no training. Dogs can begin this class at 16 weeks of age. In this class you will learn how to effectively socialize your dog, as well as how to focus and re-direct your dogs attention. You will also learn how to effectively communicate with your dog on a level that he understands.

You will learn to teach your dog the five basic commands, sit, down, stay, heel and come.

In basic obedience you will learn to train your dog with operant conditioning or better known as marker training. This method of training opens a line of communication between you and your dog that makes training very effective without being harsh or demanding for the dog or the handler.
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Upcoming Classes

Date	Time	Fee	Location	Enrollment Contact Information
Tuesday Sept. 7, 2010	6:00 pm	$79.00 7-week course	City of Union Auditorium	City of Union Parks Dept ANGIE BREEDEN • 636.583.8471 abreeden@ci.union.mo.us 500E Locust • Union, MO 63084
Tuesday Sept. 7, 2010	7:15 pm	79.00 7-week course	City of Union Auditorium	City of Union Parks Dept ANGIE BREEDEN • 636.583.8471 abreeden@ci.union.mo.us 500E Locust • Union, MO 63084
Wednesday Sept. 8, 2010	6:00 pm	$79.00 7-week course	City of Union Auditorium	City of Union Parks Dept ANGIE BREEDEN • 636.583.8471 abreeden@ci.union.mo.us 500E Locust • Union, MO 63084
Tuesday Oct. 26, 2010	6:00 pm	$79.00 7-week course	City of Union Auditorium	City of Union Parks Dept ANGIE BREEDEN • 636.583.8471 abreeden@ci.union.mo.us 500E Locust • Union, MO 63084
Wednesday Oct. 27, 2010	6:00 pm	$79.00 7-week course	City of Union Auditorium	City of Union Parks Dept ANGIE BREEDEN • 636.583.8471 abreeden@ci.union.mo.us 500E Locust • Union, MO 63084
Private Training	By Appt	$45 per session mileage charges may apply	Client Location	Stefanie Kitcher stef@poochysmooches.com P: 314.570.3894

IMPORTANT INFORMATION PLEASE READ PRIOR TO ENROLLING IN ANY CLASSES!

If you have a dog that bites, has bitten in the past or tries to bite or that you think could bite, please notify Stefanie Kitcher prior to registering for classes. Your dog will need to be evaluated in order to ensure the safety of the other teams that are enrolled. Dogs that bite or show aggression to other humans or dogs may be excused without a refund.

ATTENTION: You will need to provide a copy of an updated vaccination record including Bordatella and a Rabies Certificate. (NO EXCEPTIONS!) Children 12 yrs and older will be accepted as handlers unless other arrangements have been made in advance. No other children, family members or dogs other than the registered dog & handler team may attend class (unless you are the parent of a minor).

Basic obedience and new students: Orientation & Handler training is held on the first night of each basic obedience course, this night is MANDATORY for this class. Please do not bring dogs on the first night.