Reactive, Fearful, or Shy Dogs

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)

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)

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

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)

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.

Tuesdays, 8-9 p.m. Six weeks: 7/12-8/16

*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*

The Control Unleashed® class is for fearful/reactive dogs. This twelve week class will teach the dog and handler skills to cope with stressful situations,giving the dogs the ability to stay calm when faced with the triggers that cause inappropriate reactions. This class is limited to 4 participants. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO HOLD CLASS SPOT.

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:15 pm. 12 weeks: 6/1-8/17

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 pm. 12 weeks: 6/1-8/17

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*