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 meet once weekly for 60-90 minutes
No more classes for 2008.
Please check back in Feb/Mar 2009
for the 2009 schedule. |
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 October:
Socialization and Basic Obedience
8 Classes for Puppies and Dogs 6 Months and Older - $165
click here to see course outline
click here to print registration forms
Puppy Kindergarten offered May thru September:
Socialization and Basic Obedience
6 Classes for Puppies up to 6 Months - $125
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click here to print registration forms
Click Here to See the Schedule of Classes Currently Offered!
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 $25 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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6-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
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 puppies the Focus and Sit cues
Discussion & Tips - Potty Training & Puppy Nipping
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class
Week 3 – How to Meet & Greet
Introduction to Loose Leash Walking
Review of Focus and Sit
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
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact
Week 4 - Down and Introduction to Stay
Review of Meet & Greet
Practice Loose Leash Walking
Humans will learn how to teach puppies the Down cue
Humans will begin learning to teach the Stay cue
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class
Week 5 – Stay and Introduction to Leave It
Review of Down
Humans and puppies will practice the Stay cue
Humans will learn how to teach Leave It
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class
Week 6 – Recall and Graduation
Review of Leave It and Stay
Humans will learn how to teach a strong Recall
Parade of Graduates! Each human/puppy pair “struts their stuff” for the class!
Friendly puppies will be allowed to play and interact at the end of class
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