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The following Pet
Education classes are brought to you by the
Companion Animal
Resource Education (CARE) Center.
SELECTING THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU: ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATION - Thinking of adding a puppy or adult dog to your family? The CARE Center will walk you through the steps of finding a companion that suits your lifestyle. After you complete our lifestyle survey, we’ll arrange a consultation to discuss your needs and make suggestions for finding, living with and caring for the perfect dog for you and your family. All members of your household 10 years or older are encouraged to participate in the survey and to attend the consultation; younger participants are welcome.
Date and Time
Arranged.......................................................................................................... UAE
Per
Consultation...................................................................................................................... $5.00
DOG TRAINING - Learn to communicate more effectively with your dog in a relaxed environment using positive methods that make training fun for you and your dog. Clicker training methods will be discussed and class participants will have the option of using a clicker. The focus of this seven-week course is on basic skills that encourage your dog to behave appropriately inside and outside the home. You will learn how to teach your dog to turn to his name, watch, sit, down, walk on a loose leash, come, stay, give, and leave it. Skills such as accepting handling, greeting people without jumping up, and playing safely are also discussed. Dogs must be 5 months or older and each dog’s primary handler must be at least 15 years of age. Dogs must have received a veterinary health exam in the last year and be current on their vaccinations. The first session is an orientation without dogs. Class begins Sept. 9. Instructors: Pam Wasson, Pam Lowrey and Susan Helmink.
Wednesday - 6:30 -
7:30 pm.......................................................................... Urbana
Civic Center
7 sessions (7 hours)
.............................................................................................................. $85.00
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) PREP - This is an intermediate level class for dogs who have successfully completed a beginner and/or puppy class. The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program was developed by the American Kennel Club (AKC) to promote the dog as a respected member of the community by learning to act mannerly in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs. The CGC test includes 10 steps such as accepting a friendly stranger, walking on a loose leash, and staying in place. All ten steps will be addressed in this seven-week course with the test given at the final class. This is a preparatory class - owners may desire to repeat the course until their dog successfully completes the test. Dogs must have received a veterinary health exam in the last year and be current on their vaccinations; owners must bring proof of vaccination to the first class. All dogs must be on leash - a nylon or leather leash is recommended. A retractable lead or long line and a brush or comb are also needed. Dogs attend the first week of class. Class begins Sept. 9. Instructors: Rebecca Buraglio, DVM, and Susan Helmink.
Wednesday - 8:00 -
9:00 pm.......................................................................... Urbana
Civic Center
7 sessions (7 hours)
.............................................................................................................. $85.00