Wash and Wag Training Classes

Basic 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 are used. 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!

** Puppy Socialization class: $70 
** Basic Obedience class: $95.00 or $85.00 for RESCUE dogs with proof of adoption. 
** Canine Good Citizen Class: $95.00
 
** The Great Outdoors Class : $95.00
** Intermediate Tricks Class: $55.00
** "In the Park"  Recall and Loose Leash Walking Class: $70 
 
**Since classe sizes are kept to 4 dogs, payment is required to secure a spot in class.**

Class sizes:  Up to 4 dogs in all classes   *    CALL for available openings       
                  
                                                   
          
Tuesday    : Mar.   9nd     5:00 pm -  5:00 pm  (Basic Obedience)
          Wednesday : Mar.  17th    5:30 pm -  6:30 pm  (Canine Good Citzen)  
          Sunday     : Apr.  11th    11:00 am - 12:00 pm  (Basic Obedience)
          Saturday   : Apr.   3rd    10:00 am - 11:00 am  (Basic Obedience) 

       
** Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm available for one-on-one training
                depending upon group scheduled classes - Please call **
     
                                                  
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Puppy Socialization Class -  4 Week class
         The objective of socializing your puppy is, simply put, to help them handle stress 
               in a variety of situations. Stress can lead to snarling and biting, and it can cause other anxious 
               behaviors or even health problems for your dog. 
A puppy's socialization period lasts from
               approximately 7 to 16 weeks of age. During this time, a puppy develops the
               seek-avoidance blueprint  she will use for the rest of her life when encountering novel items.
               Since obedience can be taught at any time, this class emphasizes socialization and manners!  
            
* Name recognition  * Desensitizing to: Wheels & Sounds, People, Handling  * Bite Inhibition 
               * Managing the Chewing Machine  * Crate Training  * House Training  * Preventing Resource
                  Guarding  * Name Recognition


     * Adult / Adolescent Basic Obedience - 6 Week 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)

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Intermediate Level - Teaching TRICKS - 3 Week class **
              This class  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.

         Canine Good Citizen Class - 6 Week Class - PRE-REQUISITE - Solid Basic Obedience Behaviors 
             In this class your dog will practice and learn the 10 test requirements needed to pass the National CGC Test
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To sit politely during greetings, petting, and examination
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To walk politely on a loose leash, including through a group of people
                   * To recognize and respond to the cues sit, down, stay, and come
                   * To react politely to nearby dogs on leash
                   * To better cope with visual and sound distractions

               * To maintain good manners on leash while you are out of sight

      *  The Great Outdoors Class -  6 Week Class - Meeting in a new location each week 
            
    This class teaches reliability in real life situations, using the skills previously taught in  
             Basic Obedience classes. You and your dog will gain confidence in leash walking, greeting people 
             and other dogs and learning how to handle your dog in situations that would normally pop up in the
             course of having your dog outside in the great oudoors. We will meet at a new location
             each week, increasing the level of distractions as we go along. Locations will include Wash and Wag, 
             Parks, Downtown Culpeper  and Petsmart Shopping Center.

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     CALL For DATES- In the Park Class - 4 Week Class - Loose Leash Walking & Recall  
              
    This class will focus on loose leash walking and addressing issues while walking your dog in public,
               in addition to developing a positive, fun and reliable recall with your dog . 
                 

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


     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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