Obedience

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

This class is designed to help you sharpen up the skills needed to pass Therapy Dog tests, Canine Good Citizen tests, and Buddy's PALS test. Curriculum will be tailored to meet the needs of each class.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS NOT APPROPRIATE FOR REACTIVE DOGS.  Please call us to talk about an appropriate class, if your dog is reactive.

Mondays, 4-5 p.m. Six weeks: 6/27-8/8* *no class 7/4

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

This class is designed to help you sharpen up the skills needed to pass Therapy Dog tests, Canine Good Citizen tests, and Buddy's PALS test. Curriculum will be tailored to meet the needs of each class.

Friday, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Six weeks: 7/15-8/19

*Class size is limited.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-5 p.m.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations via facsimile or email before the first night of class.

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

R.E.S.C.U.E. 2.0 Reactive. Education. Support. Confidence.  Understanding. Energy. 

Rescue 2.0 will only be offered to those who already completed the first Rescue class. 

You will obtain a password at the completion of R.E.S.C.U.E. to enter online to sign up for R.E.S.C.U.E 2.0

It will be a mix of agility, intermediate obedience, and practical life skills. Limit to 6 dogs. Dogs will be at the first class.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

Do you struggle with your dog pulling on daily walks, trouble getting them to come when they're called, getting their focus? Are you looking for an environment to continue building your skills? This class can help! This is an intermediate level class that covers loose leash walking, reliable recall, polite greeting, setting boundaries, learning practical everyday skills, and building a better relationship with your dog. Weather permitting some of the training will be outside. Prerequisite for nonreactive dogs: completion beginner class/skills.  NOTE: reactive dogs must have completed RESCUE and RESCUE 2.0 classes with Amanda.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

This class is designed to teach people about the social needs of their dogs, how to recognize their dog's body language cues, how to manage social interactions with their dogs when on-leash, and how to help their dogs behave themselves when in public. This class does not involve any off leash interactions.

Fridays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Six weeks: 7/15-8/19

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations via facsimile or email before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started* 

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-5 p.m.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations via facsimile or email before the first night of class.

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

R.E.S.C.U.E. Reactive. Education. Support. Confidence.  Understanding. Energy. 

This class is for dogs that react to people and other dogs by barking, lunging, shutting down and are distressed. Having a dog that is on constant alert and anxious is hard on the owners and the dog. In this class, we will focus on better understanding of your dog's reactivity, how to communication with your dog and we will teach coping skills and desensitizing your dog with positive reinforcement.

PLEASE NOTE: NO DOGS FIRST CLASS!

This class for reactive dogs is limited in size to 5.

Thursdays, 7-8 pm.  Six weeks: 6/30-8/4

Thursdays, 8-9 pm.  Six weeks: 6/30-8/4

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

Unleash your dog's potential! Instead of being roadblocks, obstacles are the bridge between dog and handler.  In this fun and practical class, teams will utilize agility obstacles in a non-competitive environment. Class size is limited!

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

In this class, teams will focus on learning the basics of sit, down, come, stay, loose leash walking, and managing problem behavior.  This class is great for all dogs over five months of age that have not had any formal training.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

Puppy Control Unleashed® PLUS Obedience

Puppies who are not taught certain skills right away can develop severe behavior problems in adulthood. This 10-week class teaches these critical skills by combining Control Unleashed (by Leslie McDevitt) with early obedience. From calmness to impulse control, as well as cues like “come” and “drop it,” this class is designed to provide you and your puppy with a solid foundation of skills to set you up for a lifetime of success.

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Address nipping and jumping
• Build relaxation and calmness
• Teach and support appropriate greetings with people
• Reduce fear, anxiety, and over-excitement around other dogs
• Promote attention to handler in new environments
• Teach a default safety leave it behavior
• Support focus around distractions
• Keep your pup busy with enrichment and confidence-building exercises
• Teach and strengthen “come,” “leave it,” “drop it,” and other basic obedience skills

Before the first class, you will receive a pre-recorded lecture (via email). You must watch this lecture before the first class, as it will cover important concepts (in place of an in-class lecture), which will maximize training time.

You will need the following:

• Control Unleashed® book
• Balance harness (by Blue-9 online)
• 6-ft leash
• Portable mat (e.g., Mutt Mat online)
• Treat bag (e.g. Rapid Rewards on Amazon)
• 2-3 quart bags of soft, small treats (chicken, hot dogs, cheese)

(Puppies under 6 months only. Clickers will be provided. No retractable or chain leashes allowed, no prong/pinch/choke/shock collars allowed.)

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am, 10 weeks: 7/16-9/24* *no class 9/3

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

This class will give you insight into why your dog does the things they do. It will focus on learning life skills that form the building blocks for behavior. These skills will set you and your puppy up for a life of mutual respect and communication. Some topics covered are handling distractions, recall, stationing, relaxing in the presence of other dogs, and establishing comfort with grooming. 

For dogs eight weeks to six months old.

Please bring your puppy on a harness with a standard 6 ft leash, plenty of really yummy treats (cheese, chicken, hot dogs, or similar).  Prong, slip, choke, vibration, or shock collars not permitted.

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

This class focuses on pattern games and the tools to give your dog the skills to cope with the world. We will also cover effective socialization using a deliberate focused method. This class is great for handling your over-excited pup, your shy pup, or as a preventive tool for reactivity. All dogs will have their own working stations.

Please bring your dog on a harness with a standard 6 ft leash, plenty of really yummy treats (cheese, chicken, hot dogs, or similar).  Prong, slip, choke, vibration, or shock collars not permitted. Bring an inexpensive, portable mat and the book Reactive to Relaxed by Leslie McDevitt. (For dogs 6 month- 1 year - other ages accepted based on availability in class and instructor approval). 

Thursdays 8:30-9:15 p.m. Eight weeks: 6/2-7/21

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820

Control Unleashed® (CU), developed by Leslie McDevitt ,and Behavioral Advancement Training (BAT) rehabilitate and prevent dog reactivity. This 16 week class will examine the function of growling, lunging, or fleeing behaviors and help the dogs learn socially acceptable behaviors that serve the same function. CU and BAT build confidence by teaching dogs how to control their environment with little interference from us. CU and BAT will empower you and your dog as you learn how to understand your dog while your dog learns to safely interact with people and other dogs. You will learn:

• How to encourage or shape a "replacement behavior" that provides your dog with the same function as the unwanted behavior.
• Why it's important to keep your dog calm in the presence of a trigger while teaching him to make good choices.
• Practical ways to keep your dog from being pushed into a reactive state in and around your home and on walks.

The first night of class will be lecture only, please do not bring dogs to class. Please bring your dog to class on a soft buckle collar or front clip harness, a six foot leather or nylon leash. No retractable or chain leashes allowed. No prong/pinch collars allowed. Bring 2-3 quart bags of soft, small, easily eaten treats such as hot dogs, cheese or chicken. Bring an inexpensive, portable mat. 

• You will need a 15 – 20 ft. long line and a front attached harness for the later portion of the class.  Both long lines and harnesses can be purchased at AnnaBelle’s. Training clients receive 15% discount off all leashes.
• Required reading for this class can be purchased at AnnaBelle’s. 
• Class size limited to 4 dogs per class.

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15 pm. 16 weeks: 5/3-8/16
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15 pm. 16 weeks: 5/3-8/16

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE: THIS CLASS IS ONLY FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED A CONTROL UNLEASHED CLASS OR ARE PRIVATE CLIENTS OF KAREN RYDER.

This 10 week class will examine the function of growling, lunging, or fleeing behaviors and help the dogs learn socially acceptable behaviors that serve the same function. CU and BAT build confidence by teaching dogs how to control their environment with little interference from us. CU and BAT will empower you and your dog as you learn how to understand your dog while your dog learns to safely interact with people and other dogs. You will learn:

• How to encourage or shape a "replacement behavior" that provides your dog with the same function as the unwanted behavior.
• Why it's important to keep your dog calm in the presence of a trigger while teaching him to make good choices.
• Practical ways to keep your dog from being pushed into a reactive state in and around your home and on walks.

Please bring your dog to class on a soft buckle collar or front clip harness, a six foot leather or nylon leash. No retractable or chain leashes allowed. No prong/pinch collars allowed. Bring 2-3 quart bags of soft, small, easily eaten treats such as hot dogs, cheese or chicken. Bring an inexpensive, portable mat. 

• You will need a 15 – 20 ft. long line and a front attached harness for the later portion of the class.  Both long lines and harnesses can be purchased at AnnaBelle’s. Training clients receive 15% discount off all leashes.
• Required reading for this class can be purchased at AnnaBelle’s. 
• Class size limited to 4 dogs per class.
• NO DOGS THE FIRST NIGHT OF CLASS - LECTURE ONLY

Tuesdays, 6:30-7:15 pm. 10 weeks: 6/14 - 8/16
Tuesdays, 7:30-8:15 pm. 10 weeks: 6/14 - 8/16

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

This class is all about "The Walk"! Choosing and fitting equipment that will best fit YOUR dog. Learn how to get started and how to take it on the road. Learn tricks and techniques to handle those pesky street distractions, keeping reactions to a minimum while maintaining a loose leash and bonding with your dog. Class size is limited.

Thursdays, 11am-12pm. Six weeks: 5/19-6/23

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations via facsimile or email before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

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 limited.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY NOON ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. IF YOU WANT TO REGISTER AFTER NOON ON THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS, PLEASE CALL 517.599.0995 FOR AVAILABILITY AND REGISTRATION.

Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Six weeks: 6/6-7/18* *no class 7/4

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*

PLEASE NOTE OUR NEW LOCATION: CLARK CORNERS, 1161 E. CLARK RD, DEWITT MI 48820, SUITE 114 (NEXT TO GOODWILL)

Do you have an anxious dog? Or a reactive dog that barks or lunges at anything new it encounters?  So did I...But not anymore! Learn the techniques I used to move my dog, Arrow from Reactive to Calm or to help your shy pup go from frightened to confident.  Class size is limited.

Wednesdays, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Six weeks: 5/18-6/22

*Class size is limited. 

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations via facsimile or email before the first night of class.

*Due to high demand, AnnaBelle's does not offer refunds on classes after the class has started*