Dog Training and Counseling Service


Private lessons are scheduled at your convenience
Call 860 667-18470 or e mail lauriefass@yahoo.com for more information or to make an appointment

* Group Classes in West Hartford this winter
* Semi-Private Worshops in West Hartford this fall, winter, and spring
* Group Classes in Bloomfield this winter
* NEW Group Classes in New Britain spring 2009

Class Descriptions:

Puppy and Beginner Class

Basic obedience and manners are taught in this eight-week program. Curriculum includes: Leash manner (no pulling pay attention), Heel, Sit- stay (including from a distance and with distractions), Down-stay, Come, Boundary training, No jumping, Go, Go to place, Drop it, Leave It, and an understanding of how to progress in appropriate steps leading towards off leash control.  Class is appropriate for puppies and dogs of all ages and gives a solid foundation for a well manner pet.  Although class can deal with many problem behaviors classes are not meant to address serious behavior issues, like aggression, which would be better served with private lessons.  If you aren’t sure please call or e-mail Laurie.

Level II Class

After the foundation of training is laid in a beginner class real training results can be achieved in a level II class.  Any dog completing a beginner class or has had basic training may sign up for level II classes at any time. Some people find it beneficial to continue training without any time lag, others like to practice on their own before continuing and sign up after waiting a month or two or even a year. Advantages to taking these classes include: Getting reliability, especially around distractions, getting off leash reliability, advancing basic commands, like sitting and down from a distance, coming to heel position while moving etc and improving your understanding and communication skills with your dog while keeping your dog mentally active and challenged.

Workshop

If you need solutions to specific behavior or training issues like   pulling, jumping, barking, housebreaking, etc. but you can’t fit a full 8-week program in your schedule right now, then this 2-hour workshop may be for you. A great addition to supplement your training, or stand alone to address specific issues.   Learn how to define and reach your goals.  Register early. 
Class limit 5
Locations and times:

West Hartford
Elmwood Community Center
1106 New Britain Avenue
860 561-8160
http://www.west-hartford.com/leisureservices

Workshops:
$40 resident fee  $50 non resident fee
Saturdays 10:30 - 12:30

March 28

Group Classes:
$107 residents fee  $117 non residents fee
8 weeks

Level I (puppy and beginner)

Spring classes:
Saturday 10:30 - 11:30 AM 
April 25 - June 13

Summer classes:
Sunday 10:30 - 11:30 
AND 11:35 - 12:35
June 21 - August 16 (NO CLASS 7/5)

Level II:
11:35 -12:35
Spring only
April 25 - June 13


Bloomfield
Bloomfield Lesuire Services 330 Park Avenue
860 243-2923

Group Classes:
$107 residents fee  $117 non residents fee
8 weeks
Both Level I ( puppy and beginner)
and Level II available 


Level I
Wednesday 7:00-8:00 PM
Dates Changed to
January 14 - March 4

SPRING CLASSES
Level I
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
March 18 - May 6

Level II
Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
March 18 - May 6

SUMMER CLASSES
Level I
Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
June 3 - July 22

Level II
Wednesday 8:00 - 9:00 PM
June 3 - July 22

New Britain
Sponsored by New Britain Leisure Services
Classes at the Swiss Chalet in A.W. Stanley Park
860 826-3375
860 826-3360

http://www.new-britain.net/recnpark/

Group Classes:
$80 residents and non residents
8 weeks
Level I (puppy and beginner)
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 PM
April 21 - June 9

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