Classes

This class is for dogs of all ages!

During this course, you will learn the 10 behaviors required for your dog to pass The American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test. Your instructor is an AKC Evaluator and will administer the test on the final week of this class. If your pup passes, you will have the opportunity to send the evaluation to AKC to officially add CGC at the end of your dog's name!

This is a great first class to learn dog training, behavior, and get a foot in the door to all of the opportunities available to you as a dog owner. You will learn how to form a bond with your dog based in mutual trust and respect and how to effectively communicate with them and teach them anything you want!

We encourage everyone in the home to attend all 6 classes so that you all learn the communications skills necessary to train your dog. 

This class is for dogs of all ages!
Continue your preparation for the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test. Your instructor is an AKC Evaluator and will administer the test on the final week of this class. If your pup passes, you will have the opportunity to send the evaluation to AKC to officially add CGC at the end of your dog's name! We encourage everyone in the home to attend all 6 classes so that you all learn the communications skills necessary to train your dog. 

Puppies must be 14 weeks or younger at the start of class. Puppies must be current on all vaccinations (appropriate for their age) and dewormer or a clear fecal test.
It takes a village to raise a puppy! This course will not only give you information and resources for training and socializing your new family member, but also a community of other humans who can support you as you and your family navigate the world of puppyhood. Come learn about how to safely socialize your puppy, get help with common puppy challenges, and build a training foundation that you can grow from for your pup's entire life. Each class is taught by a certified trainer and meets 1 hour per week at Windell Portraits. 

-Drop+go
-Leash pressure

-Heeling 

-Handling
-Leave-it

-Prompted greetings 

-Recall
-Emergency stop

-Stay (Sit/Down) 

In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn how to help their Big Feelings Dog function out in the real world. Humans will learn to read their dog's body language, build engagement in distracting environments, and help their dog work through triggers. Dogs will learn how to regulate their emotions, process their surroundings in a productive way, and build confidence in the face of unfamiliar stimuli.

Here's how it will work:

Class will meet at different locations around the community each session. Students will work in and out of their cars, gradually moving further away from the vehicle as their dog progresses, always using the car as a home base. Your teacher will rotate through each dog+human team, giving personalized instruction and real-time feedback. Each team will get 3–4 turns with breaks in between. Dogs will also have opportunities to be out of their cars at the same time when appropriate (once both dogs and humans are ready).

Who is this class for?

The word "reactive" can be loaded for some folks. I'm using it as an umbrella term to describe any dog that gets distracted or overly excited to the point of being unable to listen to their human. This class is just as beneficial for a dog with a bite history as it is for a 6-month-old puppy who loves making friends.

Information for your first class:

Hello ,

Thank you so much for signing up to join us for our Reactive Rover class, I'm thrilled to have you!

This class's focus is helping your reactive dog function out in the real world. As such, classes will be meeting up in different public locations.

The address of the class is in your booking information. Make sure to double check the meeting place before your class session!

For class you will need:

- A variety of pea-sized treats (aim for at least 100!)

- 6 Foot leash (remove bits and bobs such as poop bag holders)

- Treat punch that is easy to reach into quickly

- Towel/mat/blanket Chewie/stuffed kong type toy for the car that your dog thinks is DELICIOUS!

- Appropriate clothing for the weather. We'll be outside the whole time!

- Water for your dog

- Poo bags

~~Doggy students enrolled in this class are on various points on the spectrum of reactivity. Some of your classmates might struggle with aggression towards dogs and people, others might be experiencing "friendly reactivity/over-excitement". We ask that you respect your classmates' space and stay close to your vehicle. Please also keep your own dog in your vehicle until instructed otherwise by your teacher.

Arrival:

Please plan on arriving 5 minutes early to class to give yourself time to find us and get situated and park at least 15 feet or about three parking spaces away from the other cars whenever possible. When you arrive, you're looking for a silver Subaru Outback and a woman with bright pink hair; that's your teacher (me!) I can't wait to see you and your dog in class!

Gabz Puz CPDT-KA, CSAT