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ALL DOGS +1 TEAM TRAINING A REWARD-BASED, four-level group class curricula designed to empower you and your furry family member with essential real-life skills to practice and showcase at home, out in public, and on the road regardless of household and environmental distractions present! WHETHER YOU HAVE a new puppy, are fine-tuning your dog’s already acquired training; building his repertoire of skills, manners, & cues; or looking to enhance your senior dog’s quality of life, these courses will greatly benefit ALL DOGS + 1 Pet Parent regardless of age, size, breed, or experience! YOU’LL LEARN TO manage typical dog behaviors like leash lunging, running off, jumping up, barking, chewing, digging, chasing, and inappropriate toileting – just to name a few; transforming your Pup into a happy, healthy, well-mannered canine companion that’s welcome everywhere! EXPERIENCE A FUN, safe, relaxed, step-by-step group class environment as you practice positive reinforcement techniques that channel your dog's energy appropriately both at home and on the go. WATCH YOUR PUP THRIVE in the process of learning and playing delightful new tricks and games like shake, catch & release, fetch, & roll over while forging a stronger bond through effective communication and quality time. Plus, with my four levels of high-standard curriculums, you’ll have the opportunity to elevate your Pup’s repertoire and maintain those skills, ensuring your Pup remains a cherished member of your family for life! DOGS THAT COMPLETE this reward-based, four-level group class curricula are ambassadors for well-trained, socialized dogs. Plus, educated pet parents are role models– they help train the younger generations in responsible pet parentship and setting a positive training foundation. SO, DON’T WAIT ANOTHER DAY! Join me on this 5-week fantastic journey complete with a graduation day and a super fun puppy social where together, we will foster new relationships with fellow teammates while mastering the fundamentals of basic obedience ensuring your Pup reliably performs essential cues & manners in various environments and with varying distractions using positive reinforcement methods, such as treats, praise, and toys, to motive your puppy and reward desired behaviors! TOGETHER, WE WILL MASTER the fundamentals of basic obedience ensuring your Pup reliably performs essential cues & manners in various environments and with varying distractions using positive reinforcement methods, such as treats, praise, and toys, to motive your puppy and reward desired behaviors. You, as his Pet Parent, will learn to be consistent with your verbal, hand, & leash cues while always maintaining patience & positivity throughout the training process. FIRST, WE WILL “SHAPE” behaviors by breaking down the complex cue, behavior, or skill into smaller, manageable steps and rewarding each successive approximation of the desired behavior using a positive reinforcement to guide your puppy into the desired position or action, then gradually fading out the lure as he learns the behavior. ONCE YOUR PUP has mastered individual desired behaviors, you will link the behavior to its corresponding verbal, hand, and/or leash cue followed by the start of combining them to create more complex sequences, such as "sit” into “down” & “down” into “stand”. FINALLY, WE WILL work on generalization and maintenance by practicing cues, skills & behaviors in different locations and with varying distractions to ensure your Pup generalizes the learned behaviors. Occasionally reinforce learned behaviors to maintain them over time, and your furry family member will be good to go with you anywhere you wish!
PUPPIES
Get ready to transform your Puppy’s life with our 101 Pet Parenting Team Training! This fun and effective puppy team training course focuses on rewarding desired behaviors, and it comes with a host of amazing benefits including the mental stimulation and enrichment your puppy craves, keeping him engaged and preventing boredom or destructive behaviors, all while incentivizing fantastic behavior through rewarding his achievements! Your Puppy will quickly learn that pleasing you leads to positive outcomes, boosting his confidence and making him more excited to learn The cues, behaviors, and skills you and your puppy will learn in this 101 Pet Parenting Team Training Course will serve as the building blocks for more advanced dog training seen in Pet Parenting 102, 103 & 104 Team Training. So, building a strong foundation of basic obedience cues like "sit” with implied stay, “down”, “come here”, and “bed”, is crucial as these serve as building blocks for more complex behaviors and skills such as loose leash walking and impulse control amongst household and environmental distractions. Let’s do this . . . together! SUMMARY Pet Parenting 101 for Puppies is designed with these goals in mind: •Mental Stimulation and Enrichment: Training sessions provide mental stimulation and enrichment, keeping puppies engaged and preventing boredom or destructive behaviors. •Enhanced Communication: Positive reinforcement facilitates better communication by making the reward the motivator, rather than the fear of correction. •Provides an incentive for good behavior: By rewarding desired behaviors, puppies are more likely to repeat them, leading to better overall behavior. •Positive Learning Experience: Instead of focusing on punishment, positive reinforcement teaches puppies what to do, making training enjoyable and less stressful for both of you. •Stronger Bond and Trust: Positive reinforcement creates a fun and rewarding training experience, strengthening the bond between you and your puppy and fostering trust. •Increased Confidence: Puppies learn that pleasing you leads to positive outcomes, boosting their confidence and making them more willing to cooperate. •Reduced Risk of Fear and Aggression: Punishment-based training can lead to fear and aggression, while positive reinforcement reduces the likelihood of these issues by rewarding desired behaviors. •Improved Skill Retention: When puppies are actively engaged in learning through positive reinforcement, they are more likely to retain the skills and behaviors they learn. •Easier to Train: Puppies are more receptive to learning when they are rewarded for good behavior, making the training process easier and more effective. •Reduces Anxiety and Stress: Positive reinforcement creates a positive learning environment, reducing the chances of anxiety and stress in puppies.
SOME ACQUIRED TRAINING
Even if your older Pup has already acquired some basic training, this 101 Pet Parenting Course will transform your Pup’s already existing skills into the crucial building block behaviors he needs to advance in more complex cues, tricks & skills he will learn in this course. But that is just one reason to join this team training course for your older Pup! Whether your retraining basic dog obedience, building on already acquired behaviors, or simply want to spend quality time with your furry family member, your return to basic training using positive reinforcement in a team training environment will absolutely build a stronger bond, increased confidence and trust, and a reduction in fear-based or aggressive behaviors. It doesn’t matter how well trained your dog is. He will always need the basics making the cues he learns the building blocks to successfully perform more complex behaviors. SUMMARY Pet Parenting 101 for Middle-Aged Dogs with Some Acquired Training Skills is designed with these goals in mind: •Stronger Bond: Positive reinforcement focuses on rewarding good behavior, which strengthens the bond between you and your dog, fostering a sense of trust and cooperation. •Positive Learning Environment: Instead of punishment, positive reinforcement creates a fun and engaging learning experience for your dog, making training sessions enjoyable and less stressful. •Increased Confidence and Trust: When dogs are rewarded for desired behaviors, they learn to associate positive outcomes with obedience, boosting their confidence and trust in their owner. •Reduced Fear and Aggression: Punishment-based training can lead to fear, anxiety, and even aggression in dogs. Positive reinforcement helps prevent these issues by focusing on positive associations and rewarding good behavior. •Improved Socialization: Positive reinforcement can help dogs learn to interact positively with other dogs and people by rewarding calm and friendly behavior in social situations. •Enhanced Communication: Clear communication is crucial for effective training, and positive reinforcement helps dogs understand what's expected of them, leading to better obedience and a stronger bond. •Humane and Effective: Positive reinforcement is considered a humane and ethical training method, as it focuses on rewarding desired behaviors rather than punishing unwanted ones. •Mental Stimulation: Training sessions with positive reinforcement provide mental stimulation for your dog, which is essential for their overall well-being. •Long-Term Behavior Modification: By consistently reinforcing desired behaviors, you can create lasting positive changes in your dog's behavior, leading to a well-behaved and happy companion.
SENIOR/OLDER DOGS
If you have a senior dog, this team training course will breathe life back into him and bring out his inner puppy! Regardless of your senior Pup’s age or training experience, retraining basic dog obedience using positive reinforcement offers numerous benefits, such as cognitive engagement; sense of purpose, reduced anxiety, improved socialization, and age-related behavioral changes. Not only does this course offer mental stimulation, helping to keep your beloved senior dog’s mind active and potentially slowing cognitive decline; you and your Pup will experience the magic of a stronger bond, increased confidence and trust, and a reduction in fear-based or aggressive behaviors. Watch your Pup thrive as he acquires new tricks, skills & behaviors giving him a thrilling new sense of utility and purpose, enhancing his happiness and overall well-being, not to mention reduced anxiety by fostering a positive learning environment. Plus, it helps older dogs in maintaining or enhancing their social skills, encouraging positive interactions with other dogs and humans, as well as address age behavioral issues, such as increased anxiety or confusion, by providing structure and predictability. If your dog is aging, this program will enhance his quality of life with his new found purpose to learn, train and feel young again. It’s all about quality time together and having fun! SUMMARY Pet Parenting 101 for Senior/Older Dogs is designed with these goals in mind: •Cognitive Engagement: Training provides mental stimulation, which can help keep senior dogs' minds sharp and engaged, potentially mitigating cognitive decline. •Enrichment & Sense of Purpose: Learning new tricks and behaviors can instill a sense of usefulness and purpose in older dogs, boosting their happiness and overall health. •Reduced Anxiety: Positive reinforcement training can help reduce fear and anxiety in senior dogs, as it focuses on creating a positive learning environment. •Addressing Age-Related Changes: Training can help manage age-related behavioral changes, such as increased anxiety or confusion, by providing structure and predictability. •Improved Socialization: Training can help older dogs maintain or improve their socialization skills, fostering positive interactions with other dogs and people. •Positive Association: Positive reinforcement creates a positive association between training and pleasant experiences, strengthening the bond between dog and owner. •Increased Trust: Using positive methods builds trust and confidence in both the dog and the owner, fostering a stronger relationship. •Enhanced Communication: Positive reinforcement training improves communication between dogs and their owners, leading to better understanding and cooperation. •Building Positive Habits: Positive reinforcement encourages good habits and behaviors, as dogs learn to associate desired actions with rewards. •Flexibility and Adaptability: Positive reinforcement training is adaptable to the individual needs and abilities of each senior dog, allowing for a more personalized training approach.
Welcome back, 101 Team Graduates! We’re thrilled to have you join us again! In 101, you and your amazing Pup mastered essential manners and learned several crucial building block verbal, hand, and leash cues that he now recognizes and happily responds too like a pro! Huge congrats on that achievement! Now, get ready for 102, where we’ll elevate the fun and raise the bar! This course focuses on advanced education and training, taking your skills to the next level while maintaining what you’ve already learned. We’ll enhance your Pup’s behavioral repertoire with more sophisticated cues, emphasizing impulse control, focus, and attention amidst real-life distractions. From loose leash walking to friendly meet-greets, and even socialization in exciting environments like the dog park, we’ve got you covered! 102 is all about creating a well-behaved, well-socialized companion in a lively, supportive group setting in preparation for practicing everything you have learned outside of the classroom. Expect to dive into more advanced manners and cues using positive reinforcement, and providing healthy outlets and opportunities for your Pup’s energy. Plus, we’ll keep the atmosphere fun, safe, and relaxed, making every session enjoyable for both you and your canine companion! Let’s continue to build that amazing bond of trust and understanding between you your Pup while fostering new friendships among fellow pet parents. Get ready for an exciting journey ahead! 102 is designed with these goals in mind: •Instilling a goal on the part of pet parents to continuously work with your Dog to create a well-behaved, well-socialized companion in a fun, relaxed, safe, non-judgmental team training class curricula. •Providing additional but more advanced foundational manners & cues using positive reinforcement methods giving your dog more acceptable outlets for his energy. •Providing a fun, safe, & relaxed step-by-step group class environment for both you and your Pup in real-life relevance. •Continued learning and practicing real-life, practical canine skills and using those skills in everyday situations, so your Pup develops into a well-behaved member of your household and a welcome part of society. •Continued learning how to properly manage so-called “unruly” dog behaviors so that your Pup is welcome in more social situations by incorporating skills he learns in team training classes into daily living with him. •Gradually raising the criteria with already acquired cues and behaviors with distance, duration, and distractions. •Enhancing the bond and trust between you and your Pup through continued education and promotion of positive reinforcement training. •Providing you with training opportunities to hone your Pup’s real-life skills and to receive feedback on developing those skills with your Pup at home. •Providing real-life tools so that you can include your Pup fully into your life with real-life relevance. •Incorporating fun and enriching tricks, games, & play breaks. •Strengthen the trust and bond relationship between you and your dog through effective communication, understanding and quality time spent together. •Fostering new and supportive relationships between fellow pet parents and their dogs.
Welcome back, 102 Team Graduates! Get ready to elevate your training experience with the exciting 103 Pet Parenting Team Training! This is all about empowering you and your Pup through continued education and advanced skills that go beyond the basics! Become the incredible parent you’ve always wanted to be! Master intermediate skills and manners while giving your dog the chance to sharpen their real-life abilities and receive valuable feedback along the way. In 103, we’ll take it up a notch beyond foundational cues like “sit” and “come here.” You’ll into more complex behaviors and precision work, ensuring reliable performance even in distracting environments! Think off-leash recall, distance cues, and even fun dog sports like agility or herding! This training will keep your Pup mentally and physically engaged, preventing boredom and destructive behaviors while boosting their and overall well-being. You’ll be amazed at how advanced training leads to greater reliability and responsiveness, creating safer and more enjoyable experiences together Plus, the bond between you and your canine companion will grow stronger than ever! Get ready for a fantastic journey filled with positive reinforcement during this fun, supportive, and step-by-step curriculum alongside your fellow teammates. Together, we’ll transform your quality time even MORE unforgettable adventures!
Congratulations! You've officially earned the title of dog training excellence! Get ready for the best and most fun part of positive reinforcement training!
Your Pup has mastered the foundational elements of positive reinforcement training, and now it's time to step into the big leagues! Level 104 is all about those exciting expert cues like “Under,” “Visit,” “Lap,” “Stand,” “Roll Over,” and “Wait.” You'll be amazed at how quickly your Pup picks these up, thanks to the fantastic work you both have done in your previous courses! With a solid understanding of the positive reinforcement process, your Pup is eager for these thrilling new challenges! And the excitement doesn't stop there—we're taking this show on the road for some fun in the sun! We'll practice all your skills in real-life settings like parks and social events.
Together, we'll continue to build off-leash control and problem-solving skills while nurturing that loving relationship, and elevating your Pup’s trust and response to your guidance.
Let's reduce stress and promote a calm, confident demeanor in this safe and supportive learning environment! Stay the course with me and your fellow teammates because BOTH of you are about to earn your black belts! See ya there!