We are pleased to now offer Dog Training Classes on site here at the Little Guild.

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Training Topics Include

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• Intro & Overview

• Transition / Adjustment from shelter to new home

• Basic puppy / dog manners

• Proper use of equipment

• Chain of a Command

• Sit Command

• Leash Walking

• Controlled Entrance & Exits

• Stay/Wait Command

• Leave It Command

• Give It or Drop It Commands

• Down Command

• Under Command

• Stand Command

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Schedule

 

Classes are generally offered two times each month, most frequently on a Sunday afternoon.  Due to the increased number of attendees, and limited space we are now doing three sessions.

You will be assigned a group once registered:

                    Puppy Class - 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

                    Beginners Class - 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

                    Advanced Class - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

     

For comprehensive training our trainer recommends a series of 6 to 8 session - but there are no required minimum sessions.

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Each session is registered and paid as an individual event to allow attendees flexibility with their schedule.

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Schedule and pricing is for group training sessions.  We also offer private training, pricing and schedule to be determined based on needs.  

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PLEASE NOTE CLASSES SCHEDULED TO START IN APRIL 2020 HAVE BEEN POSTPONED IN THE FACE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC.  UPDATES WILL BE ADDED AS THEY AVAILABLE, YOU ARE WELCOME TO FILL OUT A PRE-REGISTRATION BELOW TO BE ON THE LIST FOR WHEN CLASSES RESUME.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

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Comprehensive Training Includes

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• Intro & Overview

• Chain of a Command

• Sit Command

• Leash Walking

• Controlled Entrance & Exits

• Stay/Wait Command

• Leave It Command

• Give It or Drop It Commands

• Down Command

• Under Command

• Stand Command

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Cost

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Adopters - No charge for adopters.

All Others - Classes are $25 / class - payable in advance.

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Registration & Attendance

     

Registration for any available session can be completed by using the form below.  Once your registration is submitted we will contact you to confirm and to handle payment.

     

Registration is not complete until payment has been received.  You can register for one session at a time or for multiple sessions, whatever is most convenient for you.

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Any dog that will be attending needs to be up to date on all shots, spayed/neutered (unless prevented due to age), and securely leashed.  Required vaccines include Bordetella, Rabies and Distemper.  There is an area on the registration form to upload photos of medical records - these are required for registration.

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Upon arrival day of class dogs should be left in the car while human's check in at the desk, and staff will direct you from there on where to proceed with your animal.  We want to ensure a safe entrance and meeting for all.  

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Each class will be approximately one hour in duration, and the trainer will always be available for a post-session Q&A period.  

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If you wish to register more than one dog for training classes a separate form must be completed for each dog, and each dog must have a human counterpart to handle them during class.  We maintain a one-handler : one-dog ratio for safety reasons.

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For private training sessions please fill out the registration form and we will call you to discuss details.  

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If you have any questions about the classes, or about registration please feel free to reach out to us by calling 860-672-6346, or via email to staff@littleguild.org.

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