Dogwood's Companion Training Classes and Schedules

Companion Training

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Puppy Obedience
Basic Dog Obedience
Canine Good Citizen
Beyond Basic

Listed below is our upcoming class schedule.
We also have a Calendar of all classes available.
Please feel free to stop in and watch any class anytime.
Please do leave your pet at home.

Please visit our Class Information Page for more detailed information about classes and policies. Then fill out our On-Line Form to register and we will confirm by email.

Class dates are subject to change, please contact Debby for the latest information. Please take a few minutes to check out the directions on the Facility page to Dogwood before the first night of class and feel free to call for additional directions.

Please review the prerequisites identified for a class before enrolling and read the course description for the PREREQUISITE class. If you believe your dog's current training meets the criteria to place out of our BASIC Obedience class, you may request an evaluation to place out of the BASIC Obedience prerequisite. The evaluations are $40 and are payable in advance to the instructor doing the evaluation. Evaluations are ONLY available to place out of Basic Obedience. All other pre-req classes must be taken via the Dogwood classes.

Sorry, no refunds can be made after the class has been marked FULL or the first class has been completed.

	Our Puppy Obedience Start your relationship off on the right paw by enrolling in Puppy Class! A very young dog is like a sponge; ready and willing to soak up all the information you need to give him to help him to grow into a wonderful companion. The class curriculum, which is six weeks in length, is especially suited to puppies under six months of age. Concepts and techniques introduced during class provide a balance of positive motivation and challenges which encourage a capacity for learning and build confidence. Additional information introduced will enable you to become a fair and obvious leader figure. This knowledge will help you to provide your puppy with the structure and boundaries that he needs while he becomes more aware of the world around him. Skills which will help your puppy develop impulse control are introduced during the session. These will include walk on a loose leash, sit, down, and come when called. Problem solving is also an integral part of this course. Housebreaking and inappropriate behaviors such as jumping up, chewing, biting, barking, and digging will be addressed. All students will receive a manual on the first night of class. Homework sheets and essential information on canine behavior are included in the manual.
Classes cost $125 and run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Puppy Obedience Thursday July 8 - August 12 @ 7:00 pm Instructor Christy Bergeon Monday August 9 - Sept 20 @ 7:00 p.m. Instructor Jan Nuzzo & Gayle Mahar Thursday August 26 - Sept 30 @ 7:00 pm Instructor Christy Bergeon Monday Sept 27 - Nov 1 @ 7:00 p.m. Instructor Jan Nuzzo & Gayle Mahar Thursday Oct 21 - Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm Instructor Christy Bergeon
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	Basic Dog Obedience Continue the training you began in puppy obedience or embark on training for the first time with your adolescent or adult dog in the Basic Class. Whether plans for your dog include the show ring or a leisurely walk in your neighborhood, a solid foundation in basic obedience will not only help strengthen your relationship, but will also give you and your dog the tools necessary to prepare you both to meet the challenges of everyday life! The skills and concepts introduced during the six week session include, but are not limited to, general house manners, impulse control, walk on a loose leash, come when called and wait at entrances and exits. Information and advice pertaining to specific behavioral issues are routinely addressed during class. Training is introduced through positive and motivational techniques which make learning fun for both you and your dog! All students will receive a manual on the first night of class which contains homework sheets and essential information on canine behavior.
Classes cost $125 and run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Basic Dog Obedience Thursday July 29 - Sept 2 @ 8:15 p.m. Instructor Tracie Kolnsberg, Sandra Marr and Christy Bergeon Monday Aug 16 - Sept 27 @ 8:15 p.m. Instructors Jan Nuzzo and Gayle Mahar Thursday Sept 2 - Oct 2 @ 7:00 p.m. Instructor Tracie Kolnsberg and Sandra Marr Monday Oct 4 - Nov 8 @ 8:15 p.m. Instructors Jan Nuzzo and Gayle Mahar
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	Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Perhaps you are interested in having your dog participate in therapy dog work, agility, competitive obedience, or one or more of the many other performance events. Or, maybe your plans include taking your dog on long walks in the neighborhood, on vacation with your family, or for outings in the park. Regardless of whether your dog is destined for performance or largely for companionship, this course is a must for both of you! The American Kennel Club launched the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program in 1989 to encourage responsible dog ownership in the United States. Over the past two decades, participation in the CGC Program has had an extremely positive impact in many communities. To encourage youth to become involved in the program, the Boy Scout organization included the CGC Program as one of the requirements for the Dog Care Merit badge. The legislators in more than a dozen states recognize the CGC program as a means of advocating responsible dog ownership and have implemented Canine Good Citizen declarations. It has become obvious this program can help to assure us that the dogs we love will be welcomed as respected members of our communities. The CGC session, which is six weeks in length, concludes with the Canine Good Citizen Test and Evaluation. During the first five weeks of the session, students will be given detailed homework sheets at the conclusion of each lesson. Concepts and skills introduced and perfected in class include, but are not limited to, those which are necessary to successfully complete the CGC Test. Dogs and handlers who pass the CGC test are eligible to receive the Canine Good Citizen Certificate from the American Kennel Club.
Classes cost $125 and run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Prerequisite: Dogwood Basic Dog Obedience Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Canine Good Citizen Thursday Sept 9 Oct 14 @ 8:15 pm Instructors Tracie Kolnsberg and Christy Bergeon
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	Beyond Basic See spot come, jump and sit up! During the six-week session, you will teach your dog to go through, up, and over obstacles. As your dog becomes proficient with the jump and sit, you will introduce him to a variety of tricks. In addition to teaching new skills and tricks, you will continue to enhance your relationship and rapport with your canine companion by reinforcing the skills introduced in previous classes. After mastering the skills and concepts introduced in this class, your dog will be ready for Hollywood! Supplies needed for class: each student must brings treats, 4' or 6' leash, and 20' long line (not flexi)
Classes cost $125 and run for 6 weeks for 50 minutes each week. Prerequisite: Dogwood Basic Dog Obedience Register online or call: (713) 849-9115
Beyond Basic Thursday Oct 21 - Dec 2 @ 8:15 pm Instructor Tracie Kolnsberg, Sandra Marr and Christy Bergeon
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