Reactive, Fearful, or Shy Dogs

This class will help your puppy or dog get used to the sights, sounds, smells, and activities involved in a trip to the vet office. You’ll also learn techniques to help your dog become a willing participant in their care. No more wrestling, whining, scary vet visits!

Thursdays 7:45-8:30 pm, 8 weeks: 7/26-9/13

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. Experience with the appropriate use of a clicker or handler attendance in the first hour of “Beginning Clicker” is a requirement for this class. Class size is limited.

Tuesdays 8-9 p.m. Six weeks: 8/21-9/25

Is your dog reactive or easily aroused around other dogs and people?  Is he easily distracted or does he have a hard time controlling his impulses when excited?  This course is designed by Carol Hein-Creger of the Canine Training Center to help your dog learn how to relax, focus and work on leash reliably in stimulating or stressful situations. Class size is limited to 6. 

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, 8-9 p.m. Six weeks: 9/10-10/15 *NO DOGS FIRST CLASS*

The Control Unleashed® class is for fearful/reactive dogs. This six 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. PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED IN ADVANCE IN ORDER TO HOLD CLASS SPOT.

Tuesdays 6:30-7:15 pm. Eight weeks:  8/28-10/16