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Group Classes
Behavior modification, Obedience Training and Scent Work
Behavior modification involves assessing the dog; the environment of the dog; the rules and expectations that are given to the dog; the age of the dog; the methods used to communicate to the dog; and the dog's past. Once the variables have been looked at, a training plan is created for that dog.
Obedience Training involves training a dog to accomplish tasks that meet the specific needs of the dog owner. Obedience training is more beneficially accomplished through a class because it allows you to work your dog through distractions. Working a dog in a group class setting helps you to improve your skills as a handler.
All classes are held at The Dog House, 16960 Ivandale Road, Hamilton VA
Basic Obedience Training:
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The dog will demonstrate walking on a loose leash by the owner’s side while under distraction
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Learning to sit and down through verbal command without being guided into position
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Learning to hold a sit and a down
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Learning to be neutral to dogs and people
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Training your dog to respect your items
Basic Obedience Training - Know Before You Go
Intermediate Obedience Training:
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The dog will demonstrate responding to their owner’s command while the owner stands across the room
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The dog will demonstrate holding a sit or down while under distractions
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The dog will demonstrate holding a sit or a down while the owner leaves the building
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Learning to walk by owner’s side while not on a leash
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Learning to stand on command
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Learning to play fetch
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Learning a competitive focused heel
Intermediate Obedience - Know Before You Go
Advanced Obedience Training:
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Demonstrate walking off-leash by the owner’s side while under high distraction
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Demonstrate refusal to take treats from strangers
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Demonstrate refusal to leave the position that the owner has commanded the dog to remain in when called by a stranger
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Demonstrate walking a competitive focused heel
