Class Schedules

Obedience Classes are sold in a package of 5 lessons for $130.00
If you missed the first Basic Obedience class, no worries, you can jump in at any time.
 CCI -"puppy raisers" may also want to buy a package of 5 lessons and join us when they can.

All class packages are sold through Canine Country Club Day Spa,  214-526-2033 caninecc.com

Check this blog for class dates and times.

CCI - Puppy Raiser Class - 10/20/10

The pups seem to growing and maturing so fast!
I think they are playing so much better now. The handlers are making astute and quick corrections.
Remember - One finger under the collar, and gently hold until the dog settles, then release.

• Practice - STAND from a DOWN or STAND from the SIT position
• HERE should be practiced as often as possible, inside and out, so your pup can get used to distractions.
• When using "Name Recognition", say the dog's name one time.  use treats if needed to create this good habit.
• I love the perfect STAY commands. Everyone is doing great on STAY!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Your Well Mannered Dog - BASIC OBEDIENCE - November 20, 2010 - lesson 1

     Welcome Jack, Jack, Coco, and Cali,
Well done on lesson one. 
 Good work on WAIT everyone.  Remember to stomp your foot as you give the directions.
Use your WAIT   command at all doors, on walks and any other time you can think of.
Your work with the SIT went well, we are looking for a fast SIT and I don't care which direction they are facing.
  Start using the  LOOK or WATCH command

• Wiggle your fingers by your eyes
• make a noise
• smile
• Dog's name first
• give LOOK command
• hold LOOK one to three seconds
• give the OK release word, as you will walk away first
• no petting, you are just checking in.
• practice 5 - 8 X a day
• good LOOK

  Remember to use your hand signals, as well as your release word [OK], when giving your commands.
Happy Thanksgiving - see you December 4!

TV ad: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT: The Guide Dog Interviews

Thank you Meg Robinson for coming to help and being such a intuitive distraction for our puppies and handlers at the CCI class today!

Also thanks for this link to the Guide Dog Ad.  Quite clever and spot on.

TV ad: Guide Dogs NSW/ACT: The Guide Dog Interviews

What a beautiful day! I think everyone was happy to be able to train outside. Glad to meet Winn who came all the way from Ft. Worth to participate. What dedication.

 We started with leash walking.   Handlers remember to look at where you are going rather than at your dog. You are the leaders, and your body language should match your commands. Your dog uses all information to help decide what to do.  If your dog becomes distracted, speed up a bit, so he has to try keep up. Watch that HEEL position on the turns, you dog should be turning in sync with you, rather than swinging out.

  Good work on the distractions. Remember to give your dog the LEAVE command before you get to the  distraction, so your dog has some time to process the information.

 Again you may want to speed up at that point to hold your dog's attention.
   The dogs did nicely with greeting from behind while sitting, but,  we are looking for full attention towards the handler.  Use lots of treats if you like, as this is a hard one. We will work on this again.

 The dogs played so well today, and it was fun to watch. We had to stop play only once that I can remember.  I noticed the handlers on occasion successfully redirecting the dogs throughout the play period.

Nicely done.

A great class everyone! Thank you