Puppy Kindergarten $200
The only completely off leash puppy class in the area. The first 5 months of your dog’s life are the most important. What you do or don’t do now may have a lifelong affect your dog. This course focuses on socialization skills as well as some basic obedience commands. We cover common puppy issues like nipping, housebreaking, nutrition and household manners. The class is designed so your puppy gets to have fun while you learn how to help him grow into a balanced, well-adjusted dog.
7 one hour classes
For puppies 8 weeks to 5 months of age
Basic Obedience $200
In addition to teaching your dog the basic commands, you will learn how to be a good leader and improve your whole relationship with you four-legged friend. We will also go over common behavior problems such as jumping, chewing and barking and give you a better understanding of everything your dog does. The course is designed for dogs with little or no prior training. *Everyone will receive a copy of Fernando’s book, A Better Life with Your Dog
7 one hour classes meeting once a week
Open to dogs 6 months of age and up
Advanced Obedience $175
Picks up where Basic Obedience and Leadership left off. We build on learned skills by adding distractions and longer durations to known commands, in addition to learning some new ones like heel, wait, drop it and take it. This class will take your training and your relationship with your dog to the next level.
6 one hour classes meeting once a week
*Must have completed Basic Obedience
Dogs on Location $115
We take the dogs out into the world and work on each dog’s issues and skills. We’ll strengthen your bond with your dog while working around distractions and new environments. This is a great way to test and practice your skill as well as get you and your dog working together as a team. If your dog is reactive to dogs or people; or if you dog is shy or lacks confidence around people or other dogs, this is the class for you. We’ll work on your dogs individual issues by controlling the environment according to your dog’s threshold, and give you the confidence to handle your dog and the tools to help him psychologically move forward.
4 one hour classes meeting once a week at Brookdale Park, Bloomfield, NJ
Canine Good Citizen $170
The American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. This class is designed to prepare you and your dog to take the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test, which will be administered the last day of class. To view the full AKC brochure go to http://www.akc.org/pdfs/cgc/GK9GC1.pdf.
5 one hour classes meeting once a week
Open to dogs of any age
Classes are held at Pups at Play located at 42 Okner Parkway, Livingston, NJ
NEXT CLASS START DATE:
Basic Obedience:
April 11th at 7pm at Pups at Play in Livingston
Puppy Kindergarten:
April 15th, 10am at Pups at Play in Livingston
Advanced Obedience:
Spring 2012 or upon demand
Dogs on Location:
Sat. May 5, 9am and 10am – BOTH FULL
Canine Good Citizen:
Available upon demand
If you are interested in taking a group class contact Fern at ferndogtraining@gmail.com, then download, print and fill out the appropriate application below.
