THE DOGGIE DEN TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
At The Doggie Den we believe that dog training should be fun and positive for both the owner and
the dog. Our philosophy is to offer a personalized, motivational approach for dogs AND their owners.
Our instructors are well versed in many techniques and methods. This allows us to assess each dog
and use the approach that will work best for you and your dog. We have a success rate second to none,
as our basic belief is that the biggest obstacle to good dog behavior is communication and understanding.
Our obedience classes are where you and your dog learn a common language.
Training your dog is the best thing you can do for yourself and him/her. A well-trained dog is welcome in many social situations such as family gatherings, vacations, kids' soccer games, and cookouts. A trained dog is also more fun to live with!! Training establishes a bond of trust, understanding and harmony. It's not just about tricks and obedience exercises; it's about learning to communicate with your dog so you and your family can truly enjoy your pet.
Classes and Private Lessons
We offer both group classes and private lessons. Scroll down to see descriptions of what we cover in our classes; and check the table for current classes, dates and rates. If you need more information or just want to discuss your situation, call us and ask for Susan or Jennifer.
Classes take place in the evening and cost $175 for 6 one-hour sessions. Next classes are starting on
Thurs. Sept. 16 - Thurs. Oct 21st 7pm
To register for a class Click Here. We will contact you via email when we receive your registration.
| COURSE | SCHEDULE | INSTRUCTOR |
| Beginner Obedience | Thursday, 7 - 8 pm | Shannon Cavanaugh |
| Intermediate Obedience | Thursday, 8 - 9 pm | Shannon Cavanaugh |
Private Lessons
If you are looking to address a specific problem or problems, we suggest a private lesson in your home.
Our trainer will make an appointment to meet with you. She will ask about how you are living with your
pup, and what problems you're having. She'll observe your pup's behavior, then suggest specific changes
you can make to address the problem behaviors. You and she will spend time practicing new tactics or
ways of interacting with your pet.
To sign up for Behavioral classes Click Here.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Beginner Obedience
Beginner Obedience is where you begin developing a dog that you can depend on for good manners and good times.
Once your dog has learned to obey the basic commands, he/she is ready to learn to stay focused when there are distractions, and to stay in control when he/she is off lead.
- Topics covered in Beginner Obedience include:
- The basics: sit, down, stay, let's go, come
- Heel
- Bring
- Drop it
- Leave it
- Dealing with jumping up
- Greeting other dogs and people
To sign up Click Here.
Intermediate Obedience
Once your dog has learned to obey the basic commands, he/she is ready to learn to stay focused when there
are distractions, and to stay in control when he/she is off lead.
- The skills covered in Intermediate Obedience are:
- Obeying basic commands when toys are being thrown and bounced
- Obeying basic commands when other dogs and handlers are moving around doing other things
- Becoming reliable at recalls involving distance and distractions
- Off-lead heeling
- Individual work on things you would like to improve.
To sign up Click Here.
Advanced Obedience "Continuing Education"
A six-week course that incorporates all of the training exercises into the "real world". The focus in
this class is real obedience for the real world. This class is held at our locations, and out in the
"real world". The class will go on "field trips" to work in new areas. An advanced level of training,
and reliability for the family pet.
