Village Dogworks: Basic Obedience

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.

Commands Taught

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

Group Class

All group classes are taught outdoors at Paws & Relax Daycare & Pet Hotel and will meet once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. All dogs are required to wear a 6' nylon or leather leash. Dogs receive a diploma upon successful completion of the Basic Course.

Basic Obedience

Group Classes Meet at:
Paws & Relax
200 Avenue B
(Between 13 & 14th)
Price: $200
Next Class begins:

Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 7:30

Each course meets for 6 consecutive weeks

To Register for
this course, call
Paws & Relax:
(212) 979-7297

Private Instruction
Take This Course as a Private Class

Work one-on-one with your trainer. Classes meet in your home, at a nearby park or wherever you'd like.

Private Class
Basic Obedience

Price: $350 / 5 weeks includes graduation exam & diploma

To enroll in
private instruction,
please call Village Dogworks at:
(646) 675-2125

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