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Basic Obedience


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(646) 675-2125


Basic Obedience is the foundation for all training. In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of postive-based training and formalize your dog's response to the 5 core commands -- Sit, Down, Stay, Come and Heel.

Our training methods are kind and constructive, using positive reinforcement to help you succeed. We aim to teach you how to communicate with your dog, giving you knowledge and confidence for training.

This course is a great place for young dogs and puppies (4 months and older) as well as for older dogs who have learned not to listen. In addition, portions of every class are devoted to teaching the techniques to develop perfect leash walking.

Each Course is 6 weeks long and is carefully structured to help owners understand how to implement successful training methods. Each week, owners will practice and develop their training skills and be given homework (called "set ups") to incorporate training into everyday life.

Basic Level Obedience
Commands Taught:

  • Introduction / Fundamentals
  • Timing & Rewards
  • One Command / One Action
  • Touch (follow my hand)
  • Sit (until I tell you otherwise)
  • Down
  • Stay
  • Come
  • Agility Intro (Bar Jumps)
  • Heeling / Walking on lead
  • Leash Work (Walk at my side, sit when I stop)
  • Polite Greetings (no jumping)

Dogs receive a diploma upon successful completion of the Basic Course.

Group Class:
All group classes are taught outdoors in Tompkins Square Park. The first class meets outside the main entrance to the dog run and will meet once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. All dogs are required to wear a 6' nylon or leather leash.

NEXT GROUP CLASS BEGINS:
TOMPKINS SQUARE LOCATION
Tuesday February 2, 2010 -- Meets indoors at 7:00 PM for 6 weeks

Price: $175 / 6 Weeks
To Reserve a spot in the group class or for private lessons, please call (646) 675-2125

Please note: Group classes are not suitable for some dogs with behavioral issues such as aggression towards other dogs or people. If your dog is experiencing problems of this nature, please call Garrett at Dogworks to discuss the nature of the issue.
(646) 675-2125

For Private Instruction:
Please visit our private training page




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