Obedience Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy.. and yourself. Obedience training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem. Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is necessary to instruct your dog about what you want her to do. You can teach her anything from 'stay' (don't bolt out the door) to 'sit' (don't jump up on visitors) or to 'off' (stop what you're doing and move away or just leave-it).
The key to preventing or treating unwanted behaviors is learning to teach your dog to redirect his natural instinctive behaviors to outlets that are acceptable in our domestic setting.
 
All classes will utilize Positive Reinforcement training methods. We will only use dog-friendly, reward-based methods ... no force or punishment or any of the old-fashioned methods of jerking, pulling, or hurting your dog to make them comply.
Training in a positive way, using food  rewards, toys and praise, leads to a better-trained, happier dog. Plus, you will build a loving and trusting relationship with your dog. You and your dog will enjoy training together because it's fun .. and that means you will train more often!

Basic Obedience class: $85.00 or $75.00 for RESCUE dogs with proof of adoption.  
Intermediate Tricks Class: $45.00
"In the Park": $30 for Recall (2 session class) 
                 $30 for Loose Leash Walking (2 session class) 
"In the Park" classes will alternate each weekend. Walk1 ,Recall1, Walk2 , Recall2, etc.
 ** Recall and Loose Leash Walking Classes can also be scheduled during the week **


Class sizes:  4 dogs for Basic Obedience & Tricks Class
              Weekend "In the Park" Classes are up to 8 Dogs
                 
         *    CALL for available openings          Wednesday: October 1st      6:30 pm -  7:30 pm  ** 2 openings **
                                                  Tuesday : October 14th      6:30 pm -  7:30 pm 
                                                  Saturday: October 11th      10:00 am - 11:00 am ** 3 openings **
                                                  Saturday: November 22nd    10:00 am - 11:00 am

         Adult / Adolescent Basic Obedience ** DO NOT bring your dog on the first day of class.

         This class will be for dogs 4 months and older. This class will teach the basic
               foundations for behaviors that are essential to having a polite, well mannered family
               dog. Things that you and your dog will learn together include:
               * Sit   * Down   * Loose-leash walking   * Wait  * Stay  * Settle  * Touch (target)  * Come
               * Attention: Name Recognition and Look  * Off , Leave-it * Handling (for vet visits, grooming, etc)

        *    CALL for DATES-  Intermediate Level - Teaching TRICKS
              This class is a 3 week class and requires that your dog has a good foundation
               of the SIT, SIT/STAY, DOWN  and DOWN/STAY commands. 
               Many tricks can be used to "re-direct" behaviors such as jumping up on 
               visitors (Sit and Wave or Play Dead). Come in and have some fun with your dog and build on the
               reliability and control of the sit, stay and down commands.
               * All tricks will be detailed step-by-step. 
                * While in class you will learn to teach your dog: 
                * The Shake, Wave, High Five  
                * Bow, Play Dead, Roll Over, Spin 
                * Who's A Brave Dog 
                * Speak and Kiss Me. 
                * Additional 13 tricks from Retrieving Tricks to Show Off tricks to learn at home.

          *  CALL For DATES- In the Park Class - Leash Walking * 9-9:45 am at Yowell Meadows Park 
           This class will focus on loose leash walking and addressing issues while walking your dog in public.
            It will be for  2 weekends , meeting everyother weekend,  giving you time to practice. 

          *   CALL For DATES- In the Park Class - Recalling Your Dog * 9-9:45 am at Yowell Meadows Park
            This class will focus on developing a positive, fun and reliable recall with your dog .
             It will be for  2 weekends , meeting everyother weekend,  giving you time to practice. 

                                ** SCHEDULES MAY CHANGE ACCORDING TO DEMAND ** 
                      Please call or e-mail Wash and Wag to verify dates and availability of classes

       Tuesday classes:       Basic Obedience (6 weeks)               6:30 - 7:30 pm
      Wednesday classes:   Basic Obedience      (6 weeks)          6:30 - 7:30 pm
      Thursday classes:       Intermediate Tricks (3 weeks)        6:30 - 7:30 pm
       Saturday Classes:      In the Park  Classes                          9:00 - 9:45 am     
                                          Basic Obedience  (6 weeks)             10:00 - 11:00 am

 If you are interested in any of these classes, please contact Wash and Wag and let them know! Download a registration form, call , e-mail or stop by the shop during Bathing operating hours!!  If there are more dogs signing up for any particular class, that class may replace a class that does not have enough dogs signed up for it. Demand will determine the final schedule. Please feel free to make any suggestions! 

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