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       Group Classes

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Group Classes are Conducted Outdoors from late April thru mid November
Classes are conducted rain or shine in a safe, enclosed area
A canopy provides protection from rain and sun
Classes generally meet once weekly for 60-90 minutes

Even if your dog knows basic obedience, Group Classes are still great for socialization, improving known behaviors & learning to work with distractions

SmartyPaws typically offers the following group classes:

Basic Obedience offered April thru November:
Socialization and Basic Obedience
8 Classes for Puppies and Dogs 5 Months and Older - $175
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Puppy Kindergarten offered May thru September:
Socialization and Basic Obedience
5 Classes for Puppies 12 to 20 weeks - $125

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Better Basics offered May thru October:
Working on improving Basic Skills
5 Classes for Dogs that have completed Basic Obedience
but need more practice - $150
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Beyond Basics offered April thru September:
Taking Basic Obedience to the Next Level
5 Classes for Dogs that Know & Comply with Basic Obedience - $150
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Maximum class size – 6-8 dogs / Minimum class size - 4 dogs

A $25 deposit is required to guarantee a place in class

Human students may bring one additional human to class at
$5 per human per class

Humans may audit one (1) class (no dog) at no charge
Additional audits are $5 per class

Children under 18 are permitted on a limited basis and only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. If you wish to bring your child to group class, please contact Smarty Paws for more information about children in group classes.

“Drop-Ins” are Welcome:
Interested in only one or some classes? Drop-In with your dog at $30 per class

Drop-Ins should call ahead to check if there is space in the class
Drop-Ins who fail to call ahead risk refusal at the door

Classes are subject to cancellation if the minimum size is not met

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8-Week Basic Obedience, 60-90 Minutes Weekly                Course Outline

Week 1 – Introduction to Clicker Training and How Dogs Learn

HUMANS ONLY – NO DOGS
Humans will be instructed on class safety rules
Humans will be instructed on how dogs learn, their drives and motivations
Humans will be introduced to the power of the Clicker
Humans will practice Clicker skills
Humans will be instructed on how to use a Food Lure and
How to teach their dog to follow a Food Lure

Week 2 - Focus and Sit

Review of Food Lure
Humans will learn how to teach dogs the Focus and Sit cues
Friendly dogs will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

Week 3 - Down and Introduction to Stay

Review of Focus and Sit
Humans will learn how to teach dogs the Down cue
Humans will begin learning to teach the Stay cue
Friendly dogs will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

Week 4 - Stay and Wait

Review of Down
Humans will learn the difference between Stay and Wait cues
Humans and dogs will practice the Stay cue
Friendly dogs will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

Week 5 – Recall & Introduction to Loose Leash Walking

Review of Stay and Wait
Photos of humans and their dogs will be taken
(or just your dog, if you are camera shy)

Humans will learn how to teach a strong recall
Humans will learn how to teach Loose Leash Walking
Friendly dogs will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

Week 6 – Loose Leash Walking with Auto Sit and Introduction to Heel

Review of Recall
Humans will learn the difference between Loose Leash Walking and Heel
Humans will learn how to teach Auto Sit with Loose Leash Walking
Humans and Dogs will practice Loose Leash Walking
Humans will be introduced to teaching Heel
Friendly dogs will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

Week 7 – Leave It and Drop It

Review of Loose Leash Walking with Auto Sits
Humans will learn how to teach Leave It and Drop It
Friendly dogs will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

Week 8 – Graduation

Review of Leave It and Drop It
Parade of Graduates!  Each human/dog pair “struts their stuff” for the class!

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5-Week Puppy Kindergarten, 60-90 Minutes Weekly            Course Outline

 

 

Week 1 – Introduction to Clicker Training and How Dogs Learn

HUMANS ONLY – NO DOGS
Completion of paperwork
Humans will be instructed on class safety rules
Humans will be instructed on how dogs learn, their drives and motivations
Humans will be introduced to the power of the Clicker
Humans will practice Clicker skills

Week 2 - Let's Start Shaping!

Humans will learn how to shape wanted behaviors
Discussion & Tips – Potty Training
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

 

Week 3 – I Know My Name...and I Like It!

Review of Shaping
Humans will learn how to teach puppies Name Response
Humans will learn how to teach puppies Focus
Discussion & Tips – Puppy Nipping
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact

 

Week 4 - How to Meet & Greet

Introduction to Leash Walking

Review of Focus
Humans and puppies will begin to learn how to properly
“Meet & Greet” people and other dogs
Puppies will begin to learn how to walk nicely on leash
Discussion & Tips - Jumping
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact

 

Week 5 – Introduction to Sit

Review of Meet & Greet
Practice Loose Leash Walking
Humans will learn how to teach puppies the Sit cue
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class

 

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5-Week Better Basics, 60-90 Minutes Weekly        Course Information


Each week we will practice the basics to improve your dog's abilities. Practice on:

Focus
Stay
Recall
Leave-It
Loose Leash Walking


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5-Week Beyond Basics, 60-90 Minutes Weekly        Course Information


This course is only for dogs that KNOW & COMPLY with Basic Obedience cues


Each week we will work on taking your dog’s basic abilities to the next level by increasing Distractions, Duration and Distance.

Long Down-Stays with distractions
Out-of-Sight Stays
Using Leave-it with other dogs
Heeling
Some off-leash work


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2010 Group Class Schedules

BASIC OBEDIENCE
Puppies and Dogs 5 Months and Older
$175, Drop-Ins - $30

Day/Time SAT, 10am SUN, 4pm SAT, 10am SUN, 6pm WED, 7pm SAT, 10am SUN, 4pm
Status Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations
Week 1 10-Apr
(NO Dogs)
11-Apr
(NO Dogs)
26-Jun
(NO Dogs)
27-Jun
(NO Dogs)
7-Jul
(NO Dogs)
11-Sept
(NO Dogs)
12-Sept
(NO Dogs)
Week 2 17-Apr 18-Apr 10-Jul 11-Jul 14-Jul 18-Sep 19-Sep
Week 3 24-Apr 25-Apr 17-Jul 18-Jul 21-Jul 25-Sep 26-Sep
Week 4 1-May 2-May 24-Jul 25-Jul 28-Jul 2-Oct 3-Oct
Week 5 15-May 16-May 31-Jul 1-Aug 4-Aug 16-Oct 17-Oct
Week 6 22-May 23-May 7-Aug 8-Aug 11-Aug 23-Oct 24-Oct
Week 7 5-Jun 6-Jun 14-Aug 15-Aug 18-Aug 6-Nov 7-Nov
Week 8 12-Jun 13-Jun 21-Aug 22-Aug 25-Aug 13-Nov 14-Nov

 

BETTER BASICS
Dogs Who Have Completed the Basic Obedience Course
$150, NO Drop-Ins

For Dogs That "Know" Basic Obedience but Need More Practice

Day/Time SUN, 6pm MON, 7pm WED, 7pm WED, 7pm SUN, 6pm
Status Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations
Week 1 2-May 3-May 2-Jun 12-Jul 29-Aug
Week 2 16-May 17-May 9-Jun 19-Jul 12-Sep
Week 3 23-May 24-May 16-Jun 26-Jul 19-Sep
Week 4 6-Jun 7-Jun 23-Jun 2-Aug 26-Sep
Week 5 13-Jun 14-Jun 30-Jun 9-Aug 3-Oct

 

BEYOND BASICS
Dogs Who Have Successfully Completed the Basic Obedience Course
$150, NO Drop-Ins
Your Dog MUST Know and Comply with Basic Obedience Cues

Day/Time SAT, 8am SAT, 8am SUN, 4pm SAT, 8am SAT, 8am
Status Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations
Week 1 10-Apr 15-May 11-Jul 31-Jul 25-Sep
Week 2 17-Apr 22-May 18-Jul 7-Aug 2-Oct
Week 3 24-Apr 5-Jun 25-Jul 14-Aug 16-Oct
Week 4 1-May 12-Jun 1-Aug 21-Aug 23-Oct
Week 5 8-May @ 10am
ROAD TRIP!
19-Jun @ 10am
ROAD TRIP!
8-Aug @ 3pm
ROAD TRIP!
28-Aug @ 10am
ROAD TRIP!
30-Oct @ 10am
ROAD TRIP!

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN
Puppies 12 to 20 Weeks
$125, Drop-Ins - $30

Day/Time SAT, 4pm SAT, 8am SAT, 4pm
Status Taking Registrations Taking Registrations Taking Registrations
Week 1 8-May 19-Jun 31-Jul
Week 2 15-May 26-Jun 7-Aug
Week 3 22-May 10-Jul 14-Aug
Week 4 5-Jun 17-Jul 21-Aug
Week 5 12-Jun 24-Jul 28-Aug

 

 

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