Puppy Socialization clases, Basic Obedience and Intermediate Classes for puppies and dogs,Growl-y Classes,behavior counseling and behavior modification sessions for dogs and cats.

 

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Training Equipment: flat collars, head halters, easy walk harnesses, clickers, 6 foot and 20 foot leashes

 

Training Philosophy: Every dog has an angel within. Together we will figure out what motivates your dog to want to work with you. My methods are nonconfrontational and individualized for each case.

 

Locations Served: Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, Whitewater, Glade Park, Clifton, Battlement Mesa, Parachute

 

Type of training: Positive Reinforcement techniques using food, games, praise, petting and real life rewards. Private in home training, board and train or group classes of 4 dogs or less are available. Puppy socialization classes for pups 10-16 weeks of age. Basic obedience class teaches sit,down, stay, come, watch me, heel. This class is for any dog over 16 weeks of age. Class size is limited to 5 dogs. Intermediate Obedience Class adds onto what was learned in the Basic class with added noise and movement distractions, greeting people on the street and the ability to have a dog go to it's "place" on cue. Class size is limited to 4 dogs. Growly classes are limited to 3 dogs per class. The goal of this class is to help dogs be calm on a leash when other dogs and people are around instead of agitated, growly, lunging or barking aggressively. Over 25 years experience