Puppy

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. As well as focusing 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.

(Puppies under 1 year - other ages accepted based on availability in class and instructor approval)

Thursdays 6:30-7:15 p.m. Eight weeks: 1/11-2/29

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

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

Get your new puppy off to the best start with some basic skills and cues such as sit, down, default stay, and loose leash walking. Learn why it is critical to socialize your puppy and the right way to do it. Topics to be discussed will include puppy behaviors, house breaking, coming when called, and crate training.

Please bring plenty of small, soft treats in a treat bag, a flat buckle collar, and 6 foot leash.  Please no retractable or slip leads. Puppies with age-appropriate vaccines under the age of 6 months are welcome. 

Saturdays 2:15-3:15PM. 6 Weeks 1/6-2/10

*Class taught by Kim Mayhew, ABCDT*

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

Class size limited to 6

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.)

*Class size limited to 5

Saturdays, 10:30-11:30 am, 10 weeks: 1/13 - 3/16

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

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

This course will cover the basics to get you started on a trusting, respectful and fulfilling relationship with your new puppy. Each class will include teaching a new basic obedience behavior, like “sit”, down, “don’t pull” and “come” with the scientifically proven training method of Clicker Training. Each class will also include “Puppy Do’s and Don’ts” to answer your specific questions, problems and concerns.  And of course, each week your puppy will get to PLAY and socialize. And you, as a “Puppy Parent” will learn what to look for in puppy play, what’s appropriate, what’s not, when to step in and when to let it roll. For puppies 8-24 weeks. All puppies must be current with vaccinations appropriate for their age. Bring lots of YOUR puppy’s favorite soft treats. Class size is limited.

Tuesdays 6-7 pm.  Six Weeks: 1/2-2/6
Wednesdays 6-7 pm.  Six Weeks: 1/3-2/7

ATTENTION:

All students must fill out a training survey.

*Class size is limited 6 students

Please provide proof of vaccinations on or before the first night of class. Can now be uploaded at sign up, but not required.

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