NEW CLASS: Therapy Dog / CGC Prep and Evaluation

Do you think your dog can make a difference in someone else's life? Maybe Therapy Dog is for you! This class is for those who would like to learn more about pet therapy, and will help you and your dog develop the skills needed to become a successful Therapy Dog Team. You will learn how to have control of your dog while visiting a facility, including a reliable "sit", "down" and "stay" with a few added tips and tricks to help in special situations. Many of the skills that you will need to be a successful team build on the foundation of basic obedience that your dog already knows and some skills may be brand new to you and your dog. In this class, we will teach obedience with distractions, and help build confidence so that petting from a stranger, clumsy petting, group petting and loud noises will be less stressful for your dog. We will practice role playing a visit, loose leash walking with increasing distractions, and how to read your dog's body language.  You will be able to practice these skills in class, but homework will be assigned to help build your relationship with your dog.

Our Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class will take you and your dog through all the steps necessary to earn your Canine Good Citizen. The CGC is a great accomplishment to have for the family dog or a dog that is being considered for Therapy Work. Earning your CGC, means that your dog has been evaluated and is considered to have good manners in public — to be a “Canine Good Citizen”!

The CGC evaluation is scheduled for the last night of class, June 20th.  The cost of the evaluation is included in the price of the class.

The first 30 minutes of each class will be devoted to learning the skills and behavior necessary for your dog to earn his or her Canine Good Citizen.  We'll use the last 30 minutes of class to concentrate on helping you and your dog develop the skills needed to become a successful Therapy Dog Team.

Date: Wednesday, May 2nd - June 20th  (Please note:  We will not have class May 9th.)

Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Taming the Wild Side Training Facility

Cost:
Therapy Dog and CGC Prep and Evaluation - $125
CGC Prep and Evaluation - $85 
Cash or checks only please.

Equipment: Easy to eat treats for your dog, water bowl, six foot leash

To sign up for this class, please click the following link: Sign Me Up