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Mind Your Manners
Tuesday Evenings 5 PM, 6 PM
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$100 for 6 classes
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Next available class starts May 10, 2022
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This class is designed for puppies just starting out or adult dogs needing a refresher.
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The focus is on manners and behaving well at home and out in public. Skills taught include: Focus, Walking politely on a leash, Coming when called, Leave it, and other basic behaviors.
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Dogs less than 1 year of age will automatically be evaluated for the AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Program at no additional cost.
Therapy Dog Prep: Advanced Manners
Tuesday Evenings TBD
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$130 for 8 classes with Canine Good Citizen Evaluation on last class
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Next available class starts in May
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Skills taught include greeting visitors at home politely, staying on a mat, down, going politely through a door, meeting friendly dogs, making vet visits less stressful, more walking politely on a loose leash, distractions, Focus, “Leave it”, coming when called, hand touch, chin rest.
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Must have taken a Basic Manners class or be able to demonstrate that the dog has basic manners.

Instructor: Karen Smith
Karen has completed a certification program in Dog Training, and another in Canine Behavior. She is also an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, and an AKC trick dog evaluator.
