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RCC Offers Dog Training Courses By Continuing Education

Starting Apr. 24, RCC will be offering a Level I dog training course to help build trust between humans and canines.

From RCC: You can learn to train your dog without using force and build a trusting human/canine relationship. A dog training course offered by Continuing Education at Rockland Community College begins Monday, April 24, at RCC’s Suffern campus.

The Level I course, Basic Manners and Skills for Dogs, runs for seven weeks at the RCC Fieldhouse. The first class is an orientation for people only; dogs should attend starting the second week.

Instructor Fran Hellman has trained dogs for over 30 years and has won several American Kennel Club titles. A member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Hellman teaches a reward-based, force-free training method that fosters a stronger relationship between dog and human.

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The fee for the course is $195. A copy of a current rabies vaccination must be submitted prior to the first class.

For more information, or to register, visit www.sunyrockland.edu/go/conted and click on Personal Development, or call RCC Continuing Education at 845-574-4151.

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Continuing Education offers a wide range of Professional Development courses that can help you advance in your career, or find a new one. Personal Development courses allow you to learn new skills, stimulate your mind and meet people. Many classes are also offered online for the convenience of those with busy schedules.

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