Smarty Paws Canine Coaching

KinderPuppy ~ for puppies up to six months ~

This class gives the puppy the fundamentals to be a good companion at home as well as out in public, at the groomers, or veterinarian. Kinderpuppy has open registration;meaning you can join any week and do 6 consecutive weeks. No waiting for the next session. Join us in week 3, and you will complete weeks 3,4, 5, 6, 1, and 2. This allows puppies to get thte much needed social skills at the appropriate age.

Puppies learn basic commands such as sit, down, come and stay. Exercises learned include walking on a leash, puppy retrieves, stand for exam, petting by strangers and recall games.

Discussion in this session include: housetraining, chewing, bite inhibition, handling, correct use of toys, crate training, jumping, digging, socializing, and individual issues of the puppy and his family.

You will have written homework of items covered in each weekly session.

• A training manual is included in your class tuition.
• Puppies must have at least two sets of puppy vaccinations or titers for classes or lessons at SmartyPaws.
   

Basic Obedience Series ~ for dogs six months and older ~

This class offers education for the older dog, who can now focus for longer periods of time and who also may be showing some adolescent tendencies that need to be addressed. Some behaviors just aren’t cute when Fluffy gets to 50 lbs!!!

Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, come and stand with distractions and off leash. Walking on a leash without pulling, about turns, automatic sits when you stop - are also taught. Distance is added to all stays and recalls.

Discussion includes socializing, spay/neuter, jumping, destructiveness, handling, feeding, etc. as well as individual problem areas.

This class will also include exercises to prepare your dog for AKC's canine Good Citizens test. Testing may be arranged and performed at SmartyPaws.

You will have written homework of items covered in each weekly session.

• A training manual is included in your class tuition.
• Puppies and dogs must have proof of current vaccinations or titers for classes or lessons at SmartyPaws.
   

Rally Obedience

AKC Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of obedience or agility. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and upbeat. The canine team moves at their own pace, very similar to rally-style auto racing. Rally was designed with the traditional pet owner in mind, but it can still be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition.

A rally course includes 10 to 20 stations, depending on the level. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. Communication between handler and dog is encouraged and perfect heel position is not required, it is all about teamwork! The main objective of rally is to produce dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs, and to develop a working relationship with dog and handler.

A training curriculum designed to teach you and your dog the skills necessary to take the Therapy Dog Incorporated evaluation exam. This is a five week session, with week five including AKC's Canine Good Citizen test. Class fee is $105.00, including CGC testing fee.

MaryKay is an AKC CGC Evaluator and offers the CGC test 2-3 times a year. Click here to register and sign up for the next CGC Test.

AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program Sponsored by K9 Advantix® - what is it? Started in 1989, CGC is a certification program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.

Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. As you work with your dog to teach the CGC skills, you'll discover the many benefits and joys of training your dog. Training will enhance the bond between you and your dog. Dogs who have a solid obedience education are a joy to live with-they respond well to household routines, have good manners in the presence of people and other dogs, and they fully enjoy the company of the owner who took the time to provide training, intellectual stimulation, and a high quality life. We sincerely hope that CGC will be only a beginning for you and your dog and that after passing the CGC test, you'll continue training in obedience, agility, tracking, or performance events.

All levels of competition obedience training from Novice through Utility are offered at Smarty Paws for AKC and UKC trials.

Training techniques involve the use of positive reinforcement to build confidence in the dog. All exercises are taught in small increments so that if something goes wrong, the handler has a level to go back to and start again.

Handling is a major issue covered in lessons as well as rules for AKC and UKC. Written homework is available to take home and practice between lessons.

Private lessons enable the dog/handler team to learn at a faster rate and to focus on problem solving for their own needs.

Whether or not you plan to compete, a well-behaved dog is a joy for you and your friends to be around allowing the dog to be more involved in your activities.

Build confidence in your child and a well behaved family dog. This is an educational and fun class for the kids. The last class will include dog games and a party that kids and dogs will love.

• The session will be for two weeks, meeting Mon. Wed. and Fri. for 1 hr. each day.
• Educational activities for the kids, including dog safety and responsible dog  ownership.
• Basic training for dogs such as sit, down, stay, come, walk on a leash nicely.
• Chidren will also work with their dog on low level agility equipment.
• Tricks that kids can teach their dogs.
• Children should be 10 yrs. of age or speak with a trainer before enrolling.
• The class size is very limited to 5 children per session.
• Two sessions offered during the summer months.
• Class fee is $95.00.