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Dog Training
Philosophy - Mutual Respect, Understanding and Enrichment:
We want to
provide you and your canine companion with the best dog training
you can find anywhere! We design our obedience classes and
private lessons to go beyond standard training; we are truly a
canine education program that offers a continuum of learning
opportunities. Whether you have a new puppy, a rowdy adolescent,
an inconsistent adult, or a sedate senior dog we have a training
option available. If your dog is perfect or just the perfect
candidate for improvement we can meet your needs in a safe,
supportive and fun environment.
more on philosophy...
Teaching
Strategies – positive, innovative and humane
We utilize respected learning theory that addresses both human
and canine learners! Our Canine Educators understand how both
you and your dog learn. We understand that different dogs have
different drives and varied motivation. We know that some class
participants are new to the joy of learning with their dog, and
others are seasoned dog enthusiasts who are seeking to add to
their extensive knowledge base. Share your dreams with us and we
can help you chart the course to reach your goals. Classes and
private lessons are designed to be fun AND cognitively
stimulating for everyone. We provide plenty of time for
demonstration, practice and discussion. We vary our teaching
activities to include games and problem-solving procedures. We
focus on teaching humans and their canine family members how to
effectively communicate with one another and the results are
happy people and dogs who leave each class with new skills.
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Great Dog Foundation Canine Learning
Courses - Group Training Classes
Puppy Steps
(kindergarten)
Basic Obedience
for dogs ages 5mo & up
Puppy Playtimes
Basic Level 2 - Proof It!
Super Puppy (Advanced)
Puppy Learning Lab
Itsy Bitsy - Basic for Little Dogs
Canine Good Citizen Prep
Specialty Classes
Smarty Dog (Tricks and more!)
Walk This Way:No
Pull Solutions
BackYard Agility: For
Fun Only Reliable Recalls:
Curbing the runaway!
Pet Therapy
Preparation Training
Short
Stuff Agility - (for small dogs)
Scent Tracking and Nose Work
Introduction to Nose Work - Level I
Introduction to Odor - Level II
Continuing Nose Work - Level III
Advanced Nose Work - Level IV
Challenging Behaviors Courses for Dogs
From Growls to Great Dogs,
Lvl 1
Reactive to Refined,
Over Reaction Issues
Still Reactive but More Refined, a
follow up to Reactive to Refinded
Twilight
Escapades: For Reactive to Refined Graduates
Terrier Classes
Terriers Need Tactics
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You must be pre-registered to
join our classes. Drop-in sign-ups are not permitted
unless pre-arranged with our Canine Education Desk.
Please note
that some classes offered on this webpage may be full.
If
the class is full, upon receiving your application a Great Dog
Staff member will call to arrange an alternative solution. If
you would prefer to sign up via telephone, please call
206.526.1101 ext 205. Our canine education desk is
available Mon- Fri 9-5.You may also stop and signup with our Concierge's Desk.
Refunds or schedule changes?
You must be
pre-registered to join our classes. Drop-in sign-ups are
not permitted unless pre-arranged with our Canine Education
desk.
Refund, Switching Classes & Missed
Class Policies.
Cancellations and Refunds: If for some reason you
cannot make the first night of class and/or need to change your
class time/date, please let us know as soon as possible.
Great Dog will honor refund requests up to 72 hours before the
start of class. However, because we typically have a long
wait list for our classes, we cannot refund or issue credit
after the class has started.
Switching Classes: Requests to
switch class days or take a later class will be honored up until
the day of the registered class. If we feel that your dog is in
the wrong class, the instructor may request a switch after the
first class session.
Missed
Classes:
There are no make up classes and attendance at the first
class is required for graduation. For any missed classes
following the first session, we will be happy to pass along
homework assignments to you. You may also opt to set up a
private lesson with our class instructor to get caught up.
Private lessons are $45-$85 dollars per hour.
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