BASIC MANNERS 1
Open to dogs and puppies 11 weeks and older at the start of class (puppies must have had their second round of Distemper (DHP) vaccinations by the start of class).
7 Weeks -- $110
Payable the first night of class to the instructor, Stephanie Wilcke.
Held at Flying Fur!
The owners will learn:
● clicker training basics
● management techniques
● tools to build a strong relationship of mutual respect with our canine companions
● important socialization information
Together we will teach the dogs:
● hand targeting
● "sit," "down," "stay"
● techniques to establish a reliable "come" command
● loose leash walking
● "leave it," “drop it”
● stop jumping on people
Summer Classes:
Puppies under 6-months-old: June 9th-July 28th - Mondays at 6:15PM
Dogs of all ages: June 12th-July 31st - Thursdays at 6:15PM
Fall Classes:
Tentatively scheduled to begin in early September
BASIC MANNERS 2
Open to dogs and puppies 16 weeks and older at the start of class. This class is intended for those dog/owner teams that have already mastered “sit,” “down,” “stay” for short durations and short distances and have moderate leash control. This class does not address socialization for the dogs. We will build on the skills you and your dog learned in Basic Manners 1 and begin to add more distractions
7 Weeks -- $110
Payable the first night of class to the instructor, Stephanie Wilcke.
Held at Flying Fur!
In this class, we will focus on:
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improving leash walking
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increasing distractions during “stay”
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building a reliable “come” in different environments
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strengthening various aspects of our friendly greetings
Summer Classes:
Puppies under 6-months-old: June 9th-July 28th - Mondays at 6:15PM
Dogs of all ages: June 12th-July 31st - Thursdays at 6:15PM
Fall Classes:
Tentatively scheduled to begin in early September
BarksBurg Dogs
Blacksburg, Christiansburg and other areas in the New River Valley, VA