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, reward and correct behaviors.
Here at the Humane Society
we offer a wide variety of obedience classes for your
dog. To learn about each of these unique opportunities
and to register, click on your class of interest below:
Classes Offered
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Puppy Class |
"Why
do I need to socialize my puppy?" Early
socialization and learning will lead to a well
trained, socialized dog that is a joy to live
with. Puppy classes are Thursdays at 6:00 pm for
5 consecutive weeks. *No
class on April 2, 2009. |
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AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class |
Get
your pup off to a good start with this new
program designed by the American Kennel Club.
You'll learn how to effectively communicate with
your dog and your pup will be able to socialize
with other dogs. Upon completion of the course
your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy
Medal along with various recognition through the
American Kennel Club. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes
are Tuesdays at 5:30 pm for 6 consecutive
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Beginner Dog Obedience (HSKC) |
In
this class you'll learn how to communicate,
better understand and build a loving, lasting
relationship with your dog. Dogs are asked to
live with us in our environment and according to
our rules. It is only fair for us to teach our
dog companions these rules. Beginner Dog
Obedience classes at the HSKC are Mondays at
6:30 pm for 6 consecutive weeks.
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Beginner Dog Obedience (Sparta) |
In
this class you'll learn the same techniques
taught at the HSKC Beginner Dog Obedience
classes, except these classes will be held at
The Barkery in Sparta. These classes are
Wednesdays at 7 pm for 6 consecutive weeks.
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Intermediate & CGC®
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Intermediate and Canine Good Citizen (CGC®)
classes are designed for dogs that have
completed any beginner class or are familiar
with basic commands. This class focuses on the
AKC CGC®
Program and at the end of the course your dog
will have the opportunity to be evaluated for
CGC®
certification. Intermediate and CGC®
classes are Tuesdays at 6:30 pm for 6
consecutive weeks. |
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The Bully & The Beautiful |
This
new and unique class is designed to help you and
your "bully" breed better understand each other.
This class focuses on basic manners, commands
and specific issues pertaining to the these
"bully" breeds. The Bully and The Beautiful
classes are Mondays at 7:30 pm for 6 consecutive
weeks. |
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Meet
Our Obedience Instructors
Namiko Ota-Noveskey,
M.S., C.P.D.T.
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.
Classes taught:
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
Beginner Dog Obedience
Intermediate & Canine Good
Citizen (CGC®)
Ashley Dahl
Classes taught:
Puppy Class
