Dog Obedience The trainers of Bark Town, USA LLC and Fido FUNdamentals LLC have teamed together to provide puppy socialization sessions and special topic workshops for dog owners who would like to learn how to get their dogs to be well behaved family members. If you have trouble fitting a regular length class into your schedule or just have one issue you need help with, these one time sessions are for you!   *To insure the health and safety of all dogs/puppies attending workshops the following requirements apply. Dogs/puppies must have lived in your household for a minimum of 14 days prior to attending. Puppies must be up to date on age appropriate vaccine boosters for DHLP, rabies and bordetella (kennel cough) and must have received at least one DHLP vaccine from a veterinarian. Dogs/puppies must have had a negative fecal test within the last 30 days.   Tricks with “Fido”   (ages 16 & older as primary holder) Would you like to do something fun with Fido and impress your family and friends with his talents? You and your dog can be the star of your next get together! In this class, you will learn how to apply the concept of clicker training to teach your dog a selection of tricks that are both fun and useful!  This class is appropriate for dogs of all ages who do not display reactive or aggressive behavior towards other dogs or people. A six foot leather or nylon leash is recommended. No retractable leashes please! Please bring a hungry dog as well as plenty of soft treats and your dog's regular kibble. Site: Barnard Community Center Instructor: Linda Nichols $60/$84/$120 2138.003                 2 classes            T         4/6 & 4/13                6:30pm-8:00pm   Fetch It!   (ages 12 & up) Would you like to teach your dog to play fetch? Does your dog like to play keep away? Or does your dog give you that "look" that says "you threw it, you go get it?" This class will give you the tips and tricks needed to teach your dog just how much fun playing fetch can be. Bring your dog and join us for a fetching good time. Bring along plenty of soft, pea sized treats, several items you wish to teach your dog to retrieve (balls, frisbees, plush toys, car keys, etc), as well as a six foot leash. No retractable leashes please. Site: Barnard Community Center Instructor: Linda Nichols $30/$42/$60 2195.000                 1 class               M          4/12                         7:15pm-8:15pm   Fido Manners: Walk with Me   (ages 16 & older as primary holder) Is Fido taking YOU for a walk? Are you tired of your dog pulling you every which way down the street? It can be difficult to teach an adult dog or older puppy to walk politely on a loose leash. They have been rewarded for pulling for so long in most cases, so pulling pays off. It also is not a concept a dog understands readily. Your dog enjoys walking briskly and checking out all the wonderful smells along the way. It is difficult because we need to walk the dog, but if the dog pulls, he gets rewarded. You learn how to turn your walks into a pleasant experience using dog-friendly methods. You will learn about dog-friendly tools such as no-pull harnesses that will make training more successful. If you'd like to enjoy your daily walks with your dog, come and learn how to change his pulling behavior into polite walking. Site: Barnard Community Center Instructor: Linda Nichols $40/$56/$80 6100.001                 2 classes         T            5/11 & 5/18              6:30pm-8:00pm   Four on the Floor   (ages 16 & older as primary holder) Is Fido's greeting behavior out of control? Does he jump on you and your guests no matter what you do? Learn how to apply positive training methods to teach Fido appropriate, calm greeting behavior. This 1.5 hour workshop will include instruction, demonstration, and individual practice with coaching on how to teach Fido to keep "four on the floor" when he greets you and your guests. You will have time to practice with your dog. This class is appropriate for dogs of all ages who do not display reactive or aggressive behavior towards other dogs or people. Please bring a hungry dog, plenty of soft treats, and some of your dog's regular food to class. A six foot leather or nylon leash is recommended. No  retractable leashes please. Site: Barnard Community Center Instructor: Linda Nichols $30/$42/$60 6100.000                 1  class               T             6/1                        6:30pm-8:00pm