New Canine Training Programs in Newtown

From Newtown Parks and Recreation: Behavioral Services

DOG AGILITY TRAINING
In this class, dogs and handlers will become familiar with the various obstacles in an agility course, including the tunnel, dog walk, weave poles, tires, A-frame and jumps. Completion of Household Obedience Level 1 (or comparable class) is required. Dogs MUST be able to sit, down, stay and come on command.
ACTIVITY: 200011 A Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 7:30 - 8:15 pm AGE: 14 and up FEE: $130

ADVANCED CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
The Advanced Canine Good Citizen (CGCA) title is part of the AKC's Community Canine Program, and is designed to evaluate a dog's real world skills in a natural, community setting. Dogs MUST have an AKC number and proof of the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) award/title on record at AKC. Details can be found at www.akc.org. Testing for the CGCA is included in the fee.
ACTIVITY: 200012 A 5:45 - 6:30 pm
Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 AGE: 14 and up FEE: S140

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE/RALLY 'O'
Rally and advanced obedience offer dogs and their handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. The class focuses on Rally signs, Rally exercises, and the attention skills that dogs need for performance events. This class includes off-leash heeling, drop on recall. hand signals and obstacle training. Successful completion of Household Obedience Level 2 is required.
ACTIVITY: 200013 A Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 5:45 - 6:30pm AGE: 14 and up FEE: $120

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PROGRAM
This course prepares students for the CGC tests/titles and testing by various therapy dog groups. Therapy certification is required by most health-care facilities and schools for visiting dogs and handlers. Open to all dogs that have completed Household Obedience Level 1. CGC Stresses good manners in the presence of people and other dogs.Testing for the CGC is included in the fee. NOTE: Therapy dog groups will not certify dogs less than one year of age.
ACTIVITY: 200014. A Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 7:30 - 8:15 pm AGE: 14 and up FEE: $160
Dog Obedience & Training

DOG OBEDIENCE LEVEL 1.
This class is designed for dogs 4 months of age and older with no formal training. All elements of basic canine training will be covered including sit, down, stand, stay, recall and heel. Common household problems, jumping, chewing, and good manners will be addressed. Once you have reached the final screen of registration please print the form under "View Additional Attachment: ctbs.pdf." & bring to the 1st class A.K.C.S.T.A.R. PUPPY PROGRAM S.T.A.R. stands for "Socialization," "Training," "Activity," and a "responsible" owner - all things a puppy needs to have a good life. Life skills will be taught to new pups, including basic commands. Proper socialization, interactions, and
responsible dog ownership will also be addressed. This class is open to all pups up to one year of age.
ACTIVITY: 200015. A Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 FEE: S180
6:30 - 7:15pm AGE: 14 and up
ACTIVITY: 200016 A Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 6:30 - 7:15pm AGE: 14 and up FEE: $180
AGLITY!

DOG OBEDIENCE LEVEL2
This class is for the graduate of the S.T.A.R. Puppy or level 1 class. Consistency and reliability will be significantly improved through distraction training and attention training. Emphasis is on off-leash work, hand signals and progression toward advanced obedience, Canine Good Citizen, or therapy dog certification.
ACTIVITY: 200017A Thursdays, January 5 to February 9 7:30 - 8:15 pm AGE: 14 and up FEE: S130

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