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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND FEES

LEVEL IV CLASSES

All Level IV Classes Are Designed as Follows:

· All age dogs that have attended a group training class, including puppy kindergarten, toy dog class, adolescent class or a basic skills class from another trainer.

· Dogs must have attended level II class (Brilliant Buddy) minimally to advance to these Level IV skills classes.

· Dogs should be able to respond to sit, down, stay and come.

· 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.

· Designed to increase the focus of your dog while developing a level of consistency of each behavior in the presence of various distractions.

· 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)

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE WITH CGC EVALUATION CLASS

You want to give back to the community and help your dog become a therapy dog to visit hospitals, long-term nursing care facilities and more? Are you simply looking to earn one more title with your dog? AKC Canine Good Citizen? This is your class, of course, the CGC Examination will be administered in the 6th class session.

Dogs develop skills and practice every session.
A candidate for CGC practice regularly, promotes and teaches responsible dog ownership.
Allows you and your dog to demonstrate to our community the important roles our dogs can take by becoming a respected member of the community.
Goals of this class may include dog obtaining a Canine Good Citizen Certificate from the American Kennel Club
Games and exercises focus on preparing dogs to go “beyond” the Canine Good Citizen objectives and to build solid sit-stays, down-stays, and recalls.
Currently there are 16 states that have passed CGC Resolutions.

· 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 here to assist you, http://dogtrainingbypj.com/come_talk.htm

· 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, however, puppies must be current in the vaccination series.

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/Toy pup/toy dogshotsvacc_reyz.htm and http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2115&aid=960

CGC Test only fees are $25.00 per dog.
Advanced Class fees are $155.00 per dog and includes examination; discounts available for multi-dog households attending the same class. If your dog passes you'll receive your documents to mail in to AKC to receive your Certificate.

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE 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)

· 15’-20 long line is encouraged.

· 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

· Toy for play is required (please not balls since they roll away)

· “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.

· A bed or mat for dog to lay on.

· If dog is registered – bring your AKC registration number.

· A brush or other grooming device, required for test/evaluation.

· Instructor-Trainer may recommend a head halter (Gentle Leaderâ or Haltiâ) or “no pull harness” (Sensations Gentle Harnessâ) however, dog cannot be evaluated in the head halter.

"RALLY-O" RALLY OBEDIENCE II (next level of Rally)

· All age dogs that have attended a group training class, including puppy kindergarten, toy dog class, adolescent class or a basic skills class from another trainer.

· Dogs must have attended a 2nd level class and the 1st level Rally O to participate in this Rally O class.

· Rally O class is six, one hour sessions.

· Class developed to use a course where dog and handler use directional signs to run through the numbered course.

· Rally O goes beyond obedience by utilizing over forty obedience movements with sits, turns, downs and heeling.

· Rally O develops dogs and handlers to work at a brisk pace, using a positive attitude with a happy demeanor.

· Rally O concept is to create an obedience program that emphasizes fun and excitement and allows for a more natural performance.

· Rally O will greatly add to your ability to maintain your dog's attention and attitude at a higher level.