Canine Companion by Certified Trainers
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Canine Companion by Certified Trainers
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We offer classes in Fort Wayne, Huntington, Columbia City and Avilla at 5 different locations. Fort Wayne - 1 location: 1. Veterinary Services (Vet Services), 905 West Gump Road Huntington - 2 locations: 2. Huntington Lions Club (Lions Club) West Park Dr 3. Canine Companion Training Center and Doggie Resort (Training Center), 11742 N 825 W Columbia City - 1 location: 4. Columbia City Humane Shelter (CC Shelter), Line Street Avilla - 1 location: 5. Avilla Location, 7040 E Hopewell Rd (Avilla) We are available for workshops and speaking engagements. Call for more information. Class Requirements
How to Read Canine Body Language
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Classes This class is designed for the puppy from two to six months old who has never taken a training class before. The pup will have the opportunity to socialize with both humans and other dogs, engage in off-leash playtime, and learn some obedience fundamentals such as sit, down, stand, short stays, and basic loose leash walking. Owners will learn how to approach training and discipline in a positive manner during the most crucial social growth stage in their dog’s development. This class is available to the puppy who has successfully participated in a positive-reinforcement puppy class that includes off-leash socialization within the past six months and who is under one year of age. During this class the pup will practice strengthening his attention to the owner, proper greeting behaviors to both dogs and humans, more precise sits and downs, loose leash walking, down- and sit-stays, “leave-it” and a recall that is truly reliable. Because pup has a proven history of good play behaviors in class, there will be off-leash playtime to keep these skills fresh and the experience positive. This class is for the dog of six months and older who has never taken a training class before. The owner will learn how to precisely signal his dog’s correct response with a small hand-held “clicker” and reward it so that it will more likely happen again. Obedience exercises such as sit, stand, down, and stay are introduced, as are loose-leash walking, polite greetings, “leave-it”, attention and the really reliable recall – skills crucial to the pet dog living in our society. The owner will gain a better understanding of what dogs need and can be expected to achieve through discussions of how to positively approach conundrums that arise with dogs in the household. This class follows Pet Dog I and Puppy II. The dog will gain much more self-control and confidence by working through a variety of distractions, thereby strengthening behaviors he has previously learned. He will learn to focus on his owner even when food (or a favorite toy!) is on the floor beside them and then “leave it” to follow the owner when asked. He will practice proper greeting behavior under a variety of circumstances, longer sit- and down-stays, and he will continue to succeed in reliably recalling even when the environment beckons. Owners help shape this course by suggesting behaviors they would like to work on during their set of classes. It is very difficult to keep our dogs properly exercised during the winter months. So to help our dogs stay happy, exercised and social towards other dogs and people, we are offering Huntington’s first doggie playtime! Small dogs and puppies will be separated from larger dogs A trainer will be on site to observe dogs! Enjoy a wonderful cup of coffee or hot chocolate from Coffee D’Vine, then sit back and enjoy your dog’s favorite night of the entire week! This class showcases a new sport for owners and their dogs that is fun! In this sport the owner can talk to their dog, unlike the traditional competition obedience. The team moves from station to station performing the requested behavior posted at each station. Rally provides a link from the Canine Good Citizen® Agility I (Introduction to Obstacles)
back to the schedule back to the schedule Come to this fun course where you can teach your dog to strut his stuff! Teaching simple dance moves for both handler and dog makes this course an enjoyable way to intereact with your pet. In this course, keeping rhythm, coordinating the music with your dog while learning jazzy steps will be the main objectives. Basic obedience is required. back to the schedule This course is for people who are interested in becoming a working team in the area of visitation and/or assisted activities. These visitation/activities include, but are not limited to, visits to hospitals, special needs centers, schools, reading to dog programs and retirement/nursing homes. Our objective is to provide you with the skills necessary to safely share your animal with others bringing happiness and cheer into their lives, young and old alike. Mixed or purebreds are welcomed! Locations will vary due to hands on experience during the course of this training. Massage is used to treat injury, chronic ailments and stress in humans, and has the same benefits for your canine friends. During this class with a certified massage therapist, you will learn massage techniques to help ease the pain of arthritis and aches and pains of aging, relieve muscle injury, increase blood circulation and help your dog relax. The last two classes are hands-on as you learn massage sequence. Your best friend will love you for it! Note: Do not bring dog to first class. The Tellington TTouch is a specialized approach to the care and training of our animal companions during which the handler performs circular movements of the fingers and hands all over the animals body. The intent of the TTouch is to activate the function of the cells and awaken cellular intelligence - a little like "turning on the electric lights of the body." It is based on cooperation and respect, offers a positive approach to training, can improve performance and health and presents solutions to common behavioral and physical problems. It also helps establish a deeper rapport between humans and animals through increased understanding and more effective communications. This class will teach your dog how to walk leisurely with no more pulling. Meeting weekly at different locations, from neighbor walks to parks, busy sidewalks, business areas, taking training on the road to better serve you while conditioning your dog to different environments and different levels of distractions.
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