CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND FEES

LEVEL I CLASSES

All Level I Classes Are Designed as Follows:

·        All age dogs with no prior training or minimal group class experience.

·        Puppies with no prior class training or minimal group class experience. 

·        Toy or small dog/puppies with no prior class training or minimal group class experience class is offered. (See Toy Class Description below.)

·        Families, including children* are encouraged to attend.  (*children should be able to remain calm and follow directions from Instructor during the hour class, can assist with training with parental supervision and assistance.)

·        Training, learning and practice occur in each session.

·        There is no fluff in our classes, no tour, you don’t attend without your dog, and the final day of class includes lessons and handout materials. Of course, there are certificates given at the last day.

·         Our class size is limited to provide you and your dog with the best training experience.  Yes, we will know your names, your goals and your aspirations for your dog. You’ll receive personal attention in class and if you need additional help, we are available weekly at no additional fee. (http://dogtrainingbypj.com/come_talk.htm)

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN 101

Puppy Kindergarten classes should expose your puppy to new situations, help you teach good manners and hold appropriate play sessions so your puppy may learn bite-inhibition as well as how not to become the bully puppy or become fearful of people, puppies or new experiences.  Class should include some training for basic skills/behaviors. Puppy class must be a pleasant experience for both of you. At Dog Training by PJ our puppy class is as follows:

·         Puppies can start class* between 7 weeks to 18 weeks of age.  (*as of the start date of class.)

·         Puppy Kindergarten 101 is six, one-hour sessions.

·         Puppies are exposed to discovery walks, including a variety of objects and situations and to other people and other puppies in socializing play sessions. (*regular, weekly puppy play is offered at Dog Training by PJ -  Puppy must be current on vaccinations and be younger than 18 weeks of age (unless in a current puppy class.) There is a  minimal attendance fee, and

o   If you use FACEBOOK – Mark “LIKE” on Dog Training by PJ’s FB page – you’ll see the event posted or check the HOME PAGE in the left corner FB section and scroll through for the event listing.)

·         Puppies learn basic manners, such as no jumping, no biting (puppy mouthing) and how to walk politely on leash, sit, down, stand, come, settle, leave it, touch/targeting, wait, stay, “learn to catch behavior,” crawl, and much more! Training is training even if it is fun!

·         Other prevention topics are discussed to help prevent common problems such as housetraining, management, resource/food guarding, separation anxiety, crate training and destructive behaviors. Many prevention topics are already written,  please review the topics, you’ll be happy you read these valuable short articles: http://dogtrainingbypj.com/resources.htm

·         Need immediate help, come talk to us for no additional charge: http://dogtrainingbypj.com/come_talk.htm

·         Owners are provided electronic back-up materials, handouts and videos.  (Hard-copies are available if necessary should you not receive e-mail, however the videos won’t be available.)

·         Class is held indoors in a climate controlled, sanitized concrete floor for the safety and health of your puppy.

·        Proof of current vaccinations is required as follows:

o   We require the puppies be current in their vaccination schedule and the first vaccination be administered seven days prior to attending class or puppy play. 

o   Most puppies are not vaccinated for Rabies until they have received some of the "puppy series vaccinations."

o   Rabies vaccination is not required to attend class as a puppy current in the vaccination schedule.

o    We encourage Bordetella but it is not required since we do not board dogs or puppies (We do encourage you to refer to your Veterinarian’s recommendation for Bordetella.)

o    At Dog Training by PJ we follow the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents' Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines recommendations.  (http://www.avma.org/avmacollections/rabies/javma_221_10_1401.PDF)  For puppies the core vaccines include distemper, canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis and respiratory disease), canine parvovirus-2, and rabies. 

o   These puppy shots are also called “five in one” or DHLP-P vaccinations because they are a combination vaccine that will immunize against five very common but potentially deadly diseases. Therefore, we generally have puppies that have begun their puppy shot series and complete them as they continue through class.  Each puppy MUST be current in their vaccination schedule.

o   For additional information: http://www.essortment.com/all/puppyshotsvacc_reyz.htm and http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2115&aid=960

·         See above for All level I class information.

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

·        Flat collar or harness or gentle leaders. (no metal collars or leads please)

·        Leash, 4’ – 6’ length (no metal leads or retractable leads please)

·        Small, SOFT treats are required.  Yes, we do use food in class:

o   Read why: http://sciencedawg.posterous.com/the-need-to-feed-studies-indicate-dopamine-pl 

o   Or Watch this Video:   http://www.lowstresshandling.com/dvd/samples/givingtreats.php

·        A Tug toy or "Chase-n-Pull Dog Toy" is for play is required (please not balls since they roll away ~ toys will become a reward!)

·        “Stuffed” KONGâ for distraction, or bully sticks, flossies, chewies is strongly encouraged.

o   What is a KONG? (http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html) purchase at any local dog/cat store.

·        Treat bag or fanny pack is encouraged for easy handling of treats.

·        Mat or towel for puppy to relax and settle on.

·         Instructor-Trainer may recommend a head halter (Gentle Leaderâ or Haltiâ) or “no pull harness” (Sensations Gentle Harnessâ)

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TOY PUPPY AND TOY DOG CLASS

Toy pup/toy dog classes should expose your toy to new situations, teach good manners and hold appropriate play sessions so your pup can learn bite-inhibition and learn when to intervene play so your pup does not become the bully or become fearful of people or other puppies/dogs).  Class should include some training for basic skills/behaviors. Toy class must be a pleasant experience for both of you.  At Dog Training by PJ our Toy class is as follows:

·         Toy puppies can start toy class after first vaccination* (*See vaccination requirement below.)

·         Toy dogs may attend toy class if the dog is less than 24# at maturity and less than 18 inches at the shoulder. (Toy adult dogs may be separated during play from toy puppies depending on social skills and play style.)

·        Toy class is six, one-hour sessions.

·         Toys are exposed to discovery walks, including a variety of objects and situations and to other people and other toy pups/dogs for socialization and play. (*regular, weekly Toy pup/toy dog play is offered at Dog Training by PJ -  Toy pup/toy dog must be current on vaccinations. There is a  minimal attendance fee, and

o   If you use FACEBOOK – Mark “LIKE” on Dog Training by PJ’s FB page – you’ll see the event posted or check the HOME PAGE in the left corner FB section and scroll through for the event listing.)

·         Toys will learn basic manners, such as no jumping, no biting (puppy mouthing,) walk politely on leash, sit, down, stand, come, settle, leave it, touch/targeting, wait, stay, “learn to catch behavior,” crawl, and much more! Training is training even if it is fun!

·         Other prevention topics are discussed to help prevent common problems such as housetraining, management, resource/food guarding, separation anxiety, crate training and destructive behaviors.

·         Need immediate help: http://dogtrainingbypj.com/resources.htm or http://dogtrainingbypj.com/come_talk.htm

·         Owners are provided electronic back-up materials, handouts and videos.  (Hard-copies are available if necessary should you not receive e-mail, however the videos won’t be available.)

·         Class is held indoors in a climate controlled, sanitized concrete floor for the safety and health of your Toy pup/toy dog.

·        Proof of current vaccinations is required as follows:

o   We require the puppies be current in their vaccination schedule and the first vaccination be administered seven days prior to attending class or Toy pup/toy dog play. 

o   Most puppies are not vaccinated for Rabies until they have received some of the puppy series vaccinations, adults must have their Rabies vaccination.

o   We encourage Bordetella but it is not required since we do not board dogs or puppies (We do encourage you to refer to your Veterinarian’s recommendation for Bordetella.)

o    At Dog Training by PJ we follow the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents' Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines recommendations.  (http://www.avma.org/avmacollections/rabies/javma_221_10_1401.PDF)  For puppies the core vaccines include distemper, canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis and respiratory disease), canine parvovirus-2, and rabies. 

o   These puppy shots are also called “five in one” or DHLP-P vaccinations because they are a combination vaccine that will immunize against five very common but potentially deadly diseases. Therefore, we generally have puppies that have begun their puppy shot series and complete them as they continue through class.  Each Toy pup/toy dog MUST be current in their vaccination schedule.

o   For additional information: http://www.essortment.com/all/puppyshotsvacc_reyz.htm and http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2115&aid=960

·         See above for All level I class information.

TOY PUP/TOY DOG CLASS REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

·        Flat collar or harness or gentle leaders. (no metal collars or leads please)

·        Leash, 4’ – 6’ length (no metal leads or retractable leads please)

·        Small, SOFT treats are required.  Yes, we do use food in class:

o   Read why: http://sciencedawg.posterous.com/the-need-to-feed-studies-indicate-dopamine-pl 

o   Or Watch this Video:   http://www.lowstresshandling.com/dvd/samples/givingtreats.php

·        A tug toy or "Chase-n-Pull Dog Toy" is required (please not balls since they roll away ~ toys will become a reward!)

·        “Stuffed” KONGâ for distraction, or bully sticks, flossies, chewies is strongly encouraged.

o   What is a KONG? (http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html) purchase at any local dog/cat store.

·        Treat bag or fanny pack is encouraged for easy handling of treats.

·        Mat or towel for Toy pup/toy dog to relax and settle on.

·        Instructor-Trainer may recommend a head halter (Gentle Leaderâ or Haltiâ) or “no pull harness” (Sensations Gentle Harnessâ)

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ADOLESCENT DOG 101

Adolescent Class should assist owners to teach their dogs good manners and basic skills.  Class should help you obtain your beginning, reasonable goals for your dog.  This class experience must be a pleasant for both of you and not intimidate owners or their dogs.  You are the owner and your standards will apply when training your dog.  We will assist you to meet reasonable standards of training and we’ll listen to you goals and help you match those goals.  We are here to assist and to decrease some problems you may be experience with the adolescent dog or dog with no group class experience.  At Dog Training by PJ our adolescent class is as follows:

·         Beginning adolescent dogs 19+ weeks of age with no group training experience.

·         A puppy who may have attended DTBPJ’s puppy class requiring some additional training before attending 2^nd level class (Brilliant Buddy.)  

·         An older dog who may not have received group training experience or the older shelter dog that needs some assistance with training or bonding.

·         A refresher course if some skills/behaviors have been lost or are unraveling.

·         Adolescent class is six, one-hour sessions.

o   If you use FACEBOOK – Mark “LIKE” on Dog Training by PJ’s FB page – you’ll see additional educational/training events posted or check the HOME PAGE in the left corner FB section and scroll through for the event listing.)

·         Adolescents will learn basic manners, such as no jumping, no biting (if puppy mouthing is still occurring) and how to walk politely on leash, sit, down, stand, come, settle, leave it, touch/targeting, wait, stay, “learn to catch behavior,” crawl, and much more! Training is training even if it is fun!

·         Other prevention topics are discussed to help prevent common problems such as housetraining, management, resource/food guarding, separation anxiety, crate training and destructive behaviors if necessary in class.

·         Need immediate help on prevention: http://dogtrainingbypj.com/resources.htm ~ or  ~ http://dogtrainingbypj.com/come_talk.htm

·         Owners are provided electronic back-up materials, handouts and videos.  (Hard-copies are available if necessary should you not receive e-mail, however the videos won’t be available.)

·         Class is held indoors in a climate controlled, sanitized concrete floor for the safety and health of your dog.

·        Proof of current vaccinations is required as follows:

o   We require the dog be current on vaccinations or have received a proven titer test from your veterinarian that your dog has received the immunity levels required for safety of all animals and people. 

o   Most puppies are not vaccinated for Rabies until they have received some of the series vaccinations."

o   Rabies vaccination is required for adult dogs. 

o   We encourage Bordetella but it is not required since we do not board dogs or puppies (We do encourage you to refer to your Veterinarian’s recommendation for Bordetella.)

o    At Dog Training by PJ we follow the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents' Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines recommendations.  (http://www.avma.org/avmacollections/rabies/javma_221_10_1401.PDF)  For puppies the core vaccines include distemper, canine adenovirus-2 (hepatitis and respiratory disease), canine parvovirus-2, and rabies. 

o   These vaccinations are also called “five in one” or DHLP-P vaccinations because they are a combination vaccine that will immunize against five very common but potentially deadly diseases.

o   For additional information: http://www.essortment.com/all/puppyshotsvacc_reyz.htm and http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2115&aid=960

·         See above for all level I class information.

ADOLESCENT 101 CLASS REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

·        Flat collar or harness or gentle leaders. (no metal collars or leads please)

·        Leash, 4’ – 6’ length (no metal leads or retractable leads please)

·        Small, SOFT treats are required.  Yes, we do use food in class:

o   Read why: http://sciencedawg.posterous.com/the-need-to-feed-studies-indicate-dopamine-pl 

o   Or Watch this Video:   http://www.lowstresshandling.com/dvd/samples/givingtreats.php

·        A Tug toy or "Chase-n-Pull" Dog Toy is required(please not balls since they roll away ~ toys will become a reward!)

·        “Stuffed” KONGâ for distraction, or bully sticks, flossies, chewies is strongly encouraged.

o   What is a KONG? (http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.html) purchase at any local dog/cat store.

·        Treat bag or fanny pack is encouraged for easy handling of treats.

·        Mat or towel for dog to relax and settle on.

·        Instructor-Trainer may recommend a head halter (Gentle Leaderâ or Haltiâ) or “no pull harness” (Sensations Gentle Harnessâ)

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PITS AND BULLIES CLASS

Pits and Bullies class should assist owners to teach their bully dogs good manners and basic skills. Class should help you obtain your beginning, reasonable goals for your dog. This class experience must be a pleasant for both of you and not intimidate owners or their dogs. You are the owner and your standards will apply when training your dog. We will assist you to meet reasonable standards of training and we’ll listen to you goals and help you match those goals. We are here to assist and to decrease some problems you may be experience with often misunderstood pitty or bully dog.  This class is for the dog with no group class experience. At Dog Training by PJ our Pits and Bullies class is as follows:

· Beginning adolescent pit, pit mix or other bully breed dogs 19+ weeks of age with no group training experience.

· An older pit, pit mix or other bully breed dog who may not have received group training experience or the older shelter pit, pit mix or other bully breed dog that needs some assistance with training or bonding.

· A refresher course if some skills/behaviors have been lost or are unraveling.

· This class is six, one-hour sessions - If you use FACEBOOK – Mark “LIKE” on Dog Training by PJ’s FB page – you’ll see additional educational/training events posted or check the HOME PAGE in the left corner FB section and scroll through for the event listing.)

·  Dogs will learn basic manners, such as no jumping, and how to walk politely on leash, sit, down, stand, come, settle, leave it, touch/targeting, wait, stay, “learn to catch behavior,” crawl, and much more! Training is training even if it is fun!

· Other prevention topics are discussed to help prevent common problems such as some of the myths surrounding the pit, pit mix or bully breeds, and can include: housetraining, management, resource/food guarding, separation anxiety, crate training and destructive behaviors if necessary in class.

· Need immediate help on prevention? See http://dogtrainingbypj.com/resources.htm  or http://dogtrainingbypj.com/come_talk.htm

· Owners are provided electronic back-up materials, handouts and videos. (Hard-copies are available if necessary should you not receive e-mail, however the videos won’t be available.)

· Class is held indoors in a climate controlled, sanitized concrete floor for the safety and health of your dog.

· Proof of current vaccinations is required as follows:

-         We require the dog be current on vaccinations or have received a proven titer test from your veterinarian that your dog has received the immunity levels required for safety of all animals and people.

-         Most puppies are not vaccinated for Rabies until they have received some of the series vaccinations."

-         Rabies vaccination is required for adult dogs.

-         We encourage Bordetella but it is not required since we do not board dogs or puppies (We do encourage you to refer to your Veterinarian’s recommendation for Bordetella.)

-         At Dog Training by PJ we follow the American Veterinarian Medical Association (AVMA) Council on Biologic and Therapeutic Agents' Report on Cat and Dog Vaccines recommendations. (http://www.avma.org/avmacollections/rabies/javma_221_10_1401.PDF) For puppies the core vaccines include distemper, canine adenovirus-2(hepatitis and respiratory disease), canine parvovirus-2, and rabies.

-         These vaccinations are also called “five in one” or DHLP-P vaccinations because they are a combination vaccine that will immunize against five very common but potentially deadly diseases.

-         For additional information:  http://www.essortment.com/all/puppyshotsvacc_reyz.htm and http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2115&aid=960

·  See above for all level I class information.

PITS & BULLIES CLASS REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

· Flat collar or harness or gentle leaders. (no metal collars or leads please)

·A head halter (Gentle Leader or Halti) is REQUIRED for this class. 

· Leash, 4’ – 6’ length (no metal leads or retractable leads please)

· Small, SOFT treats are required. Yes, we do use food in class:

- Read why: http://sciencedawg.posterous.com/the-need-to-feed-studies-indicate-dopamine-pl

- Or Watch this Video: http://www.lowstresshandling.com/dvd/samples/givingtreats.php

· A Tug toy or "Chase-n-Pull" Dog Toy is required(please not balls since they roll away ~ toys will become a reward!)

· “Stuffed” KONG for distraction, or bully sticks, flossies, chewies is strongly encouraged.

-What is a KONG? (http://www.kongcompany.com/worlds_best.HTML) purchase at any local dog/cat store.

· Treat bag or fanny pack is encouraged for easy handling of treats.

· Mat or towel for dog to relax and settle on.

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