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Carol Hein-Creger

For information about any of our classes or services contact:

CANINE TRAINING CENTER

Carol Hein-Creger, Training Director / Owner

517.857.2884

www.lansingcaninetrainingcenter.com

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Carol Hein-Creger

Carol is the owner, founder and Director of the Canine Training Center. She has been teaching and training professionally since 1973, having taught thousands of dog owners and pet care professionals how to effectively train and modify dog behavior. She is a published author and has lectured to many organizations, including MSU Veterinary College. She has trained many of the local dog-trainers in the greater Lansing area. In addition to group classes, Carol offers private training and lessons, problem behavior counseling and boarding.

To find out more about Carol's training philosophy and methods, click here! Carol also has a training advice column, Carol's Corner: Is Corrective Training Necessary to Train Effectively? How to Reward Multiple Behaviors at the Same Time. Send Carol your training questions to info@coolcitydogs.com with "Carol's Corner" in the the subject line.

Erinn Hadley

Erinn has been Carol's assistant since 2003. She is instrumental in sustaining the fluidity of their obedience and training classes. She also offers personal and individualized training and handling services.

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Classes

Follow My Lead Puppy. For puppies up to 20 weeks of age, this class begins the important process of training and socialization. Topics include household manners, preventing or resolving behavior problems and the basic obedience exercises of come, sit, down, stay and loose leash walking.
Follow My Lead Beginner. For dogs 5 months of age or older that have never had structured training, this class covers the same topics as the Puppy class with an emphasis on gaining your dog's respect and increasing your control using positive methods and philosophy.
Follow My Lead Intermediate. For dogs that have successfully completed a beginning level class, this class focuses on off-leash and distance control with increased levels of distraction. Covers hand signals, heel position exercises and out-of-sight stays and recalls.
Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Teaches your dog to remain calm and mannerly in the presence of people and other dogs as the 10 CGC tests are introduced and practiced. The Canine Good Citizen Test is given the last night of class.
Calm and Confident. Designed for dogs that are shy or fearful around strangers, other dogs, or new environments. Confidence building exercises are taught and socialization skills are introduced that effectively reduce your dog's reaction to stress.
Rally. Introduces the Novice Rally exercises while preparing dog and handler for Rally competitions.
Handling. Prepares both the dog and handler for the conformation show ring.
Novice Obedience. Introduces and proofs the Novice exercises needed to prepare both dog and handler for Novice level obedience trials.
Open Obedience. Introduces the drop-on-recall, flat retrieve, retrieve over high jump and the broad jump needed to compete at the Open level of obedience competition.
Utility. Introduces the Utility exercises including signal exercises, scent work, directed jumping and directed retrieve.
Combo Class. A fun and progressive class where the students will experience a bit of everything, from standard obedience exercises and Agility to Rally and tricks! Master new skills while discovering what your dog really loves to do!
Tricks and Treats. Want your dog to kiss, speak, rollover, shake hands, spin around and play dead on command? Teaching tricks using treats and praise helps your dog learn how to learn. Join us for this fun and informative class!
Meeting and Greeting. Does your dog have the social skills necessary for a day at the dog-park? To attend your family reunion? Or to enjoy a peaceful lunch at a dog-friendly outdoor cafe in downtown Lansing? We will teach you how to make your dog a social success around other people and dogs. No more jumping! No more humping!
This Dog is Made for Walkin.' And that's just what he'll do. But instead of walking all over your, you'll learn how to perfect loose-leash walking regardless of distractions. No pulling, no fooling!
See Spot Come! Tired of chasing your dog after he slips out the door? Do you dream of letting your dog run off-leash and calling him back at will? We'll teach you how to get your dog to reliably come when you call, each time, every time!
ABC: Agility Builds Confidence. Unleash your dog's potential! Instead of being roadblocks, obstacles are the bridge between dog and handler. In this fun and practical class,CTC will utilize agility obstacles in a non-competitive environment.
Refined Canine. Does your dog need some social and behavioral refinement? Does he jump on people or inappropriately greet other dogs? Pull on the leash or just not pay attention to you when distracted? CTC will teach you how to make your dog a polite and refined member of human and canine society!

*Not all classes are offered each term*

Testimonials

"I really appreciated the time you took helping me get my dog under control."

The most helpful thing I learned was "teaching myself how to teach him from the beginning."

The most helpful thing I learned was "the breakdown of components for training for any behaviors - the principles."

The most important thing I learned was "learning commands and consistency in training the dog."

"I learned something helpful every single week."

"Carol and Erinn are very observant and are ready to help you before you know you need help."
- Barb N.

The most helpful thing I learned was "to remain patient and calm when training and that the dog did not understand what you wanted them to do at first. We did an exercise where someone came in and we had to get them do to something and it was very enlightening. That has assisted us in all of our training efforts!"
- Amy G.

The most helpful thing I learned was "that consistency is the key to a well trained dog and that even small things we do affect the dog's behavior."
- Barb M.

"The course did a good job of setting us up to be able to deal with any problem behavior."
- S. Adler

"Excellent choice of classes with a highly professional, credentialed staff. Readily available with assistance when needed. I would not consider using any other facility."
- Sue B.

"I loved the classes I took at AnnaBelle's through Canine Training Center. Carol and Erin are excellent instructors and have great suggestions if you get stuck. I can't wait to take another class."
- Tanya W.

"I've raved to the vets about how impressed I was with the puppy class and the results we got from the training."
- Martha B.

"We were at our wit's end with our five month-old Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier puppy until Carol came to the rescue. From morning to night our adorable puppy would chew and mouth as though he were a piranha. It got to the point where our friends would not come over to the house because the only way our puppy would interact with them was by chewing their clothes, shoes, fingers or hands. Worried that we might not be able to manage a puppy that appeared to chew on 'autopilot,' we consulted our vet who recommended Carol. Because our puppy was particularly chewy, we boarded our puppy with Carol while she worked with him. Every day Carol worked closely with our puppy to teach him self control and to interact with people calmly without chewing. She also taught him to sit, drop to his tummy and to heel. When he returned to our home, Carol took the time to tutor all of us so that we could continue to reinforce the lessons he had learned. She even took the time to write down a checklist so that we could remember everything we needed to do. We only wish we had found Carol sooner. We love our 'new and improved' puppy. Thank You Carol!!!!!!!!!!!"
-Private Training Client

Carol Hein-Creger

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Tricks and Treats Want your dog to kiss, speak, rollover, shake hands, spin around and play dead on command? Teaching tricks using treats and praise helps your dog learn how to learn. Join Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley of the Canine Training Center for this fun and informative class. Suitable for all dogs 5 months old and older who have mastered some basic obedience skills (sit, stay, and down). Class size is limited. Tuesdays, 6 - 7 p.m. Sept. 14 - Oct. 19 Price: $99.00	Rally Rally is the partnership between handler and dog. It is all about teamwork, communication and fun. In Rally, the dog and handler proceed at their own pace through a course of designated stations. Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley of the Canine Training Center introduce the Novice Rally exercises while preparing dog and handler for AKC and UKC Rally competitions. Class size is limited! Mondays, 8 - 9 p.m. Six weeks: Sept. 13 - Oct. 18 Price: $99.00
Canine Good Citizen Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley of the Canine Training Center introduce and practice the exercises needed to prepare the dog and handler for the CGC evaluation. The CGC evaluation is given the last night of class. Class size is limited! Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Six weeks: Sept. 13 - Oct. 18. Price: $99.00	ABC: Agility Builds Confidence I Unleash your dog's potential! Instead of being roadblocks, obstacles are the bridge between dog and handler. In this fun and practical class, Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley of the Canine Training Center utilize agility obstacles in a non-competitive environment. Class size is limited! Tuesdays, 7 - 8 p.m. Six weeks: Sept. 14 - Oct. 19 Price: $99.00
NEW! ABC: Agility Builds Confidence - II Unleash your dog's potential! Instead of being roadblocks, obstacles are the bridge between dog and handler. In this fun and practical class, Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley of the Canine Training Center utilize agility obstacles in a non-competitive environment. Class size is limited! Prerequisite: ABC: Agility Builds Confidence I or equivalent. Class size is limited. Tuesdays, 8 - 9 p.m. Six weeks: Sept. 14 - Oct. 19 Price: $99.00	Follow My Lead - Puppy For puppies 10-20 weeks of age. This class begins the important process of training and socialization. Topics include household manners, preventing and managing problem behaviors and basic obedience exercises. Class size is limited. Thursdays, 6 - 7 p.m. 6 weeks: Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 Price: $99.00
Follow My Lead - Beginner Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley of the Canine Training Center present this class for all dogs 10 weeks and older who have not had structured training. Topics include household manners, preventing and managing behavior issues and basic obedience exercises, including sit, stay, down, come, and walking on a leash without pulling. Class size is limited! Thursdays, 7 -8 p.m., Six weeks: Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 Price: $99.00	Follow My Lead - Intermediate Carol Hein-Creger and Erinn Hadley of the Canine Training Center offer this Intermediate Level Class for dogs that have successfully completed a beginning level class. This class focuses on off-leash behavior and distance control. Class size is limited. Thursdays, 8 - 9 p.m. Six weeks: Sept. 16 - Oct. 21 Price: $99.00
Dog Rescue Foster Parent Drop In Sessions AnnaBelle's supports and encourages the fostering of rescue dogs. We know how much work, effort, time, and money that foster parents devote to their foster dogs. And, we know how much good training helps to get those foster dogs adopted! Hopefully, your foster dog will get adopted quickly. But, if that happens, you may not be able to complete an entire training class with a single foster dog. We now offer a convenient and low-cost drop-in punch card so you can bring any foster dog to any class we offer! 6 session punch card only $79. Good for 6 months from the date of purchase. Non-refundable and Non-transferable. Price: $79.00	ANNABELLE'S GIFT CERTIFICATE Give the dog-lover in your life a gift that is sure to please. Our $25.00 Gift Certificates can be used for any AnnaBelle's service or product, including training, doggie day care, spa treatments and our retail store. Gift Certificates are good 12 months from the date of purchase. Want a different denomination? Call 517.599.0995. Non-refundable. Gift Certificates will be mailed to the address of your choice within 48 hours of payment. Price: $25.00