Beginner Obedience for Family Manners



Dogs must be friendly towards other dogs and people when on and off leash to attend classes.

Contact me if you are Puppy Raising for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)... your classes are free!

Email SarasotaDogTrainer@gmail.com for information on a class for shy or fearful dogs.  

Fee:   $110 (repeat and save 10%)

• For dogs 16 weeks or older with ALL of their Parvo shots completed. 
• Dogs MUST be friendly with new people and dogs when on and off leash
• Dogs must be non-reactive with no excessive barking and lunging, (that is covered with private lessons)
• Week 1 is mandatory and with NO DOGS
• 1 hour each week for 6 sessions (same day/time each week) 
• Clicker Optional, Lure & Reward
• Classes are 6 weeks
• 6-8 dogs in the small class
• Make sure these fit into your schedule as there are no make-up classes
• All classes taught by Jeanine Brawn, CPDT-KA, NADOI
• Children may attend, but only 1 per dog unless there is an extra adult present to monitor the extra children who will be sitting quietly outside the ring... watching, learning, and waiting for their turn. This is for everyone's safety.. we love children - but some dogs don't.

To reserve your spot in this class, you must email SarasotaDogTrainer@gmail.com  for screening and registration form, then mail (or hand deliver) form back with class fee before attending your first session.

 In this class we have FUN! by starting the foundations of:

• Attention (focus on owner)
• Sit
• Down
• Stand
• Settle on a mat
• Come
• Wait
• Stay
• Heel
• Loose lead walking
• Leave-It
• Self Control

I discuss alot of things about dog behavior & what needs to be accomplished to reach your goals.

If your dog is under 1 year old at the time of graduation, you can earn the AKC STAR Puppy status!!!

Location:

  7672 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, Fl SW corner of Southpointe Dr(across Tamiami Tr. from Sunset Auto Mall, across Southpointe Dr from The Waterfront Restaurant)

START DATES:

You must email SarasotaDogTrainer@gmail.com for screening, registration form & prepaying (check or cash only) to reserve a spot in class. DO NOT MAIL CASH.

• Thurs August 2 @ 6:30pm
• Mon Sept 10 @ 6:30pm
• Thurs Oct 4 @ 6:30pm
• Mon Nov 5 (skip Dec 3)
• Thurs Dec 6 @ 6:30pm

Classes fill up fast, and students have to wait for their spot. I highly recommend a Private Lesson to get started. You and your dog will have better success in classes if you do this and begin training NOW!

  

Here are some simple rules to make your class the best that it can be! 

• Dogs must be non-reactive, no excessive barking or lunging, (that is covered with private lessons), exceptions are made for young puppies
• One dog per person
• There can be more than one person per dog... one person works the dog at a time & you can switch anytime during class (whenever it's wanted or needed). I want the whole family to learn! 1 parent may stay in the ring to help their child.
• Please do not be late as it is not fair to the other students.
• Happy attitudes & smiling faces
• 3-5 different kinds of really motivating treats
• Clicker (we have them) & or marker word ("Yip!" works well)
• Comfortable clothes - class is inside & outside
• Shoes with secure flat heels (tennis shoes work great). No flip flops, clogs, crocs or high heels.
• If your dog has not successfully completed a level, please take that level again until successful. The foundations need to be learned before going on.
• No choker (chain), or shock (electric, tingle, stimulate)  collars permitted. No Flexi (retractable box) or chain leads permitted.
• Children are welcome to attend, but only 1 child per dog - with an adult present at all times to help when needed. If more than 1 child attends, there must be another adult to monitor the extra children during class. Exceptions are made for older children who can sit quietly outside the ring to watch and learn while waiting for their turn. This is for everyone's safety - we love children - but some dogs don't!