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Jacksonville, Florida
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CGC Testing, AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes, Private Lessons available
NEW ! ! AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes NEW ! !
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program ( Socializing, Training, Activity, Responsibility) is for young dogs under one year old. I am offering the new AKC S.T.A.R Puppy classes in a modular format, on Monday or Thursday evenings at 6:30 PM in the Pablo Bay subdivision off San Pablo Rd.
Cost of the six lessons is $60.00. Puppies should at least have their second series of shots to begin the lessons. Payment and Proof of vet care is necessary at the first lesson.
Lessons will be held on Monday or Thursday evenings. You can begin on any Monday or Thursday, and complete six (6) classes to earn your STAR Puppy certificate and medal. You can call Penny at 710-0393 or email me at penelope@puppytrain.com for more information about how this class works.
Puppies that are signed up for the class will be required to attend six classes to receive their AKC S.T.A.R Puppy award. Each puppy will work on his skills at his pace, as he progresses through the six weeks. During those six weeks there will be opportunities to socialize with other puppies and people. At any time, if a lesson has to be missed, you can either make it up on the alternate day or just come the next week.
Once you and your puppy have completed the six weeks and learned all the skills, you will be eligible to receive your S.T.A.R. Puppy certification.
Training will cover basic puppy manners and obedience skills as well as as socializing with people and other puppies; basic commands such as sit, down, come, stay and the recall (all puppy level); loose lead walking; grooming and handling, etc. Puppies and handlers will be tested and scored throughout the six week program, and you will receive a brochure at the first lesson you attend, explaining the test items and scoring. More information on the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program can be found on the AKC website at www.akc.org. Type STAR Puppy in the search box.
Private Lessons
I hold private lessons in my subdivision in Pablo Bay, off San Pablo Rd. in Jacksonville, Florida. We have a beautiful little park with a gazebo for shade and rain protection. Private lessons give you an opportunity to work on the problems and behaviors that you need to address. The sessions run from 45 minutes to an hour (more if necessary) and the cost is only $30 a session. You can have as few or as many sessions as you feel you need. Sessions can be held M-F during the day or T, W, F evenings by appointment. I can also hold training on Saturday mornings between 9 am and noon by appointment. Call me at the number listed above or email me to set up a training time.
Competition Obedience or Rally Obedience
I will train or coach students in Obedience or Rally by appointment. Learn great training techniques and ring skills. Get yourself and your dog "Ring Ready" and prepar to look great and have a better chance to "be in the ribbons." Training by appointment in my subdivision in Pablo Bay, in Jacksonville Florida.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST
Canine Good Citizen testing can be done by appointment only. Cost is $15.00 for the test. I will need a couple of weeks notice so that I can get the necessary helpers to assist with the testing. Testing will be done in the Pablo Bay subdivision.
Training Method
My method consists of positive reinforcement at all phases of learning. I encourage clicker training and introduce my students to the proper use of this method. This method of training is readily accepted by new trainers and approached with skepticism by trainers who have previously trained with the older conventional methods of training. Once the conventional trainers see the difference in their dog’s attitude and response to training I usually have an enthusiastic convert. ITS SO MUCH FUN for both trainer and dog.
What you Need to Do
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Get a copy of your dogs shot record and bring it to the first class (IMPORTANT).
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Have a good buckle collar that fits and a head halter for a very strong puller or agressive dog, along with a six foot leash. No chain leashes please and we don’t use choke collars for clicker training.
- Bring water and a water dish for your dog, especially in hot weather.
- Wear active clothing and tie shoes for training. Ladies, please don’t wear skirts, flats, sandals or heels - and NO purses (use a fanny pack if necessary)
- Bring lots of treats and a treat pouch to hold them. (These need to be your dogs most favorite treats). Also bring his favorite toy to use as a reward. *
- Bring your dog and plan to have a good time with him/her. *
Email me at penelope@puppytrain.com for more information about lessons. You can also call me at 904-710-0393 (cell phone)
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