Canine Coach, Inc.
Positive Techniques, Personal Attention

Serving the Colorado Springs Area (719)200-2636

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Group Classes

Level 1  Introductory Classes

 
**New Puppy Package    $145/ 9 sessions
Includes the Understanding Your New Puppy Seminar,  Puppy Preschool and  Puppy Kindergarten classes, and Family Manners (clicker) class orientation. 

Puppy  Preschool Drop-In          
(for puppies 10-16 weeks, must be enrolled in Puppy Program)          
Puppy Preschool provides off-leash socialization and playtime, with proper supervision and direction from an experienced instructor. Proper socialization during this period is critical for a puppy to develop a friendly, confident personality and sound temperament. 
Puppy Preschool also uses positive training techniques to introduce S
it, Down and Come. In addition, this class will address potty training, puppy mouthing and chewing. 

Before moving to Puppy Kindergarten, puppies must be at least 15 weeks old, and as part of the New Puppy Package, should have attended at least 2 weeks of Puppy Preschool. In addition, families must attend a Family Manners orientation session (without their puppies) to learn the mechanics of clicker training.

Puppy Kindergarten      $120 / 5 weeks + Clicker (Fam. Manners) Orientation
(for puppies 16-20 weeks at the start of class)          
Puppy Kindergarten uses positive training techniques to introduce Stay, Drop it, Leash Manners, and Proper Greeting Behaviors. In addition, this class will include off-leash training and playtime. This class is limited to six puppies and their families.
  


Family Manners               $125 / 5 weeks, includes a one-hour private lesson  
(for dogs over 5 months)   
In this introductory class you will learn positive training techniques for teaching Sit, Down and Stand, Stay, Come, Leave it, and Leash Manners. 
Week 1 is a group orientation class with no dogs, Week 2 is a private lesson held at training facility,
 followed by 3 weekly group class sessions with dogs. This class is limited to four dogs and their families.


Level 2  Life Skills Classes

These classes are designed to master the skills introduced in the Level 1 classes. 
Completion of Puppy Program or Family Manners 1 is required for all Level 2 classes. These classes are limited to five dogs and their families.

Positions (Sit, Down, Stand) and Stay                $80/ 4 weeks
This class will add distance, distraction and duration (stay) to perfect the sit and down introduced at Level 1. In addition, dogs will learn Stand, and an emergency Sit or Down.

Come and Leave it $80/ 4 weeks
This class will perfect coming when called from greater distances, and with greater distractions (Leave it).

Leash Manners and Heel $80/ 4 weeks
In this class dogs will master walking on a loose leash in highly distracting environments. Heel will be introduced, with proper position, attention and automatic sit.

Place (Mat) and Boundary Training    $80/ 4 weeks
This class teaches dogs to respect boundaries and to wait for permission before passing through doors or gates. In addition, dogs will learn to go to a mat or bed on cue, especially helpful during meals, and when greeting visitor at the front door. (Completion of  Position Cues and Stay recommended)

Proper Greeting Behavior    $80/ 4 weeks
In this class dogs will learn to greet people without jumping up, and to wait for permission before greeting other dogs on leash. (Completion of Leash Manners recommended.)

Dog Park Etiquette   $95/ 4 week
 In this class you will learn proper dog park rules and etiquette, as well as how to interpret dog body language and communication. In addition, you will learn how to use the distracting environment of the dog park to perfect your training, and how to use your training to keep your dog safe.

Clicker Confidence               $80/ 4 weeks
Learn clicker shaping skills to teach a variety of tricks. Great fun and mental exercise for dogs and handlers alike.

Level 3  Advanced Classes

Canine Good Citizen (CGC)        $125 / 6 weeks
requires completion of both Level 2 Leash Manners and Proper Greetings, or instructor's approval
This class meets at a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, to prepare dogs and their handlers for the American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen Test.

Fun and Games       $80/ 4 weeks
requires instructor's approval
This class is designed for friendly dogs with off-leash control, and offers a fun opportunity to practice and perfect all the Level 2 skills. 

Vaccination Requirements:

Puppy Preschool and Puppy Kindergarten - one distemper combo, Bordetella (kennel cough), and Rabies for puppies over 4 months, canine influenza vaccine recommended.

All other classes - at least two distemper combos, Rabies, and Bordetella (kennel cough), canine influenza vaccine recommended but not required.

All vaccinations must tbe given at least 72 hours prior to start of class. A copy of the vaccination records must be submitted the first day of class.




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Class size is limited so enroll early to insure your spot in the class of your choice.

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