Obedience Classes
A well-trained,
socialized dog is a joy to live with. Training helps you
and your dog communicate, ensuring that it becomes a
well-behaved family pet. Obedience classes address not
just basic commands but socializing, housetraining,
chewing, barking, biting, and other dog behavior
concerns.
Our training
method is based on kindness and respect. We use positive
reinforcement such as praise, toys, playtime, or treats
to motivate and reward correct behaviors.
Puppy Classes - Thursdays
at 6 p.m.
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For puppies age 8 to 16 weeks
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Covers puppy chewing, play biting, house training,
crate training and other common puppy issues
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1
hour per week
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Start any Thursday and come for 5
consecutive weeks
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No
classes on May 29, July 17, Aug. 28, Sept. 4, or Oct. 23
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Last enrollment date for 2008 is
November 13
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Meets at the Humane Society of Kent County
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Proof of vaccinations for DHLPP,
Bordetella & negative fecal exam
required
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Fee is $50 per puppy ($40 if puppy was adopted from
the Humane Society) and is non-refundable starting
one week prior to the first date of class.
More
information/to register:
Download a
Puppy Class Application
(130KB PDF). Indicate the date you
wish to start classes on your application.
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Beginner/Level I Classes - Mondays 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
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For dogs 4 months of age or older
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Covers basic commands (sit, down, stay, walking on
loose leash, “leave it”) and dealing
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No previous training required; can be used as a
“refresher”
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Owners can “audit” the class without a dog at lower
cost
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1 hour per week for 6 weeks
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Meet at the Humane Society of Kent County
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Proof of vaccinations for DHLPP,
Bordetella & Rabies required; a current
Titer test is also acceptable.
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Fee is $75 per dog ($65 if adopted from the Humane
Society) and is non-refundable starting one week
prior to the first date of class.
More information/to register:
Download a
Dog Obedience Application (130KB PDF). Indicate
the date you wish to start classes on your application.
Beginner Class Schedules
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. 6-week sessions:
Mondays, 7:30 p.m. 6-week sessions:
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November 10 -
December 15
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Intermediate/Level II
Classes - Tuesdays 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Intermediate/Level II dog obedience class is designed for dogs that have completed any
beginner class or are familiar with basic commands.
Included in the class are new exercises, increased
levels of distractions, and closer work with other dogs
to help each owner become more creative and capable of
handling training issues on their own. The class has
fewer students to allow for more one on one time with
each owner.
Dog Intermediate Class
Schedules:
Tuesdays,
6:30 p.m.
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Intermediate/Level III
Classes - Please call for more info.
Level III dog obedience class
is an environment where students can eventually train
off-leash, with more focus (eye contact) during heel,
and with increased speed and enthusiasm than at the
intermediate level. Longer stays, more distractions and
speed for performing the cues will be stressed, rather
than just performing on multiple cues. Upon successful
completion of the level III class, students should have
excellent response off leash in heeling, sit, down, etc.
and dogs should perform with increased level of focus
and attention.
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Canine Good Citizen
Classes - Please call for more info.
The Canine Good Citizen class meets 1 hour per week for
5 weeks and the CGC test is given on the last day of
class.
Owners are required to have proof of vaccinations for DHLPP, Bordetella
& Rabies, a current Titer test is also
acceptable. For more information on CGC, visit the
American Kennel Club Website.
Class
fee for Canine Good
Citizen
Class is $50.00 per dog and is non-refundable on week prior to
the first date of class.
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Instructor: Namiko Ota-Noveskey,
M.S.
APDT Member
CGC Evaluator
Namiko has a Masters of Science in Applied Psychology
and has done work in behavior development, behavior
modification and behavior analysis. While working in
veterinary hospitals for a number of years, Namiko
worked closely with a variety of breeds of dogs but in
particular sporting and working breeds. She has taught
private obedience lessons as well as group classes.
Namiko has also attended many seminars on small animal
behaviors offered by renowned behaviorists in the field.
Namiko has two male Schutzhund BH level Doberman
Pinchers and a Rottweiler pup who is just starting
obedience training.
For more information, or to register, please contact
Namiko, Behavior Specialist, (616) 791-8227 or
namiko@hskc.org
