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2023 CLASS DATES
Classes are 1 hour long - please wear closed toed shoes (no flip flops or retractable leashes)
Evening Lathrop Basic & Canine Good Citizen Class
$140
Lead Trainer: Kari Guidry
Thursday Evenings from 6:30 to 7:30pm
April 13, 2023
May 25, 2023
July 6, 2023
August 10, 2023
September 21, 2023
Canine Good Citizen Test after the class.
Click for more information on the CGC Testing.
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
Location:
450 Spartan, Lathrop
The classes include a 30 minute question and answer period after the lessons have been completed.
Lathrop Basic & Canine Good Citizen Class
$140
5 Week Dog Training Class
Lead Trainer Kari Guidry
Saturday mornings at 9:30am - 10:30am
April 15, 2023
May 27, 2023
July 8, 2023
September 23, 2023
You can take the Canine Good Citizen Test after the class.
Click for more information on the CGC Testing.
https://www.akc.org/products-services/training-programs/canine-good-citizen/
Location:
450 Spartan, Lathrop, CA
The classes include a 30 minute question and answer period after the lessons have been completed.
Lathrop Advanced Dog Training Class
$140
5 Week Dog Training Class
Lead Trainer Kari Guidry
Saturday mornings at 9:30am - 10:30am
August 12, 2023
We will work on better leashwork, solid recalls and distance stays. See below descriptions for more info.
Location:
450 Spartan., Lathrop, CA
The classes include a 30 minute question and answer period after the lessons have been completed.
Lathrop Puppy 1
$140
5 Week Puppy 1 Class (50 Minutes)
12 to 18 weeks old
Lead Trainer: Stephanie Hays
Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:20pm
April 11, 2023
May 23, 2023
July 18, 2023
August 22, 2023
October 10, 2023
November 11, 2023
Location: Lathrop Community Center at Valverde Park
Question and answer time after classes
Puppies without all their shots must be carried into the classroom. The floors will be sanitized with Rescue.
Lathrop Puppy 2
$140
5 Week Puppy 2 Class (50 minutes)
18 to 24 weeks old
Lead Trainer Stephanie Hays
Monday from 6:30 to 7:20pm
April 10, 2023
May 22, 2023
July 10, 2023
August 21, 2023
October 9, 2023
November 20, 2023
Location: Lathrop Community Center at Valverde Park
Question and answer time after classes
City of Ripon
$140
5 Week Basic Obedience Class
Lead Trainer: Kari Guidry
Wednesday Mornings at 10:00am to 11:00am
January 18, 2023 (Full)
March 1, 2023
April 19, 2023
May 31, 2023
July 12, 2023
August 16, 2023
September 27, 2023
November 1, 2023
Location:
Stouffer Park, Ripon, CA
The classes include a 30 minute question and answer period after class.
Lathrop Workshop
$50
1.5 hour Confidence Building Workshop
Lead Trainer:
Kari Guidry or Stephanie Hays
September 30, 2023
11:30am to 1:00pm
We will work on leash pulling, jumping, sit, stay etc. Let us know what your needs are and we can address during the workshop.
Location: Lathrop Community Center at Valverde Park
Lathrop Workshop
$50
1.5 hour Dog Training Workshop
Lead Trainer:
Kari Guidry or Stephanie Hays
TBD
We will work on leash pulling, jumping, sit, stay etc. Let us know what your needs are and we can address during the workshop.
Ceres Workshop
$50
1.5 Hour Foundation Building Workshop
Lead Trainer Kari Guidry
Held on Sunday at 9:00am
October 15, 2023
9:00am to 10:30am
We will work on building trust between handler and dog. Let us know what your needs are so we can address it during the workshop.
To register for class click the link and then booking: https://pocketsuite.io/link/bfdt2022
Held at Paws 4 Play. 1100 Marchy Lane, Ceres
Escalon Basic & Canine Good Citizen Class
$140
5 Week Beginner/Canine Good Citizen Class
Lead Trainer Amy Lou Rhoten
Saturday morning, 9:30am to 10:00am
April 1, 2023
May 13, 2023
June 24, 2023
August 19, 2023
Canine Good Citizen Test at the end of the session.
The classes include a 30 minute question and answer period after the lessons have been completed
Held through the City of Escalon's Park and Recreation Department at the Main Street Park, Escalon, CA
Evening Escalon Class
$140
5 Week Basic Dog Obedience Class
Lead Trainer Kari Guidry
Monday nights from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
September 18, 2023
The classes include a 30 minute question and answer period after the lessons have been completed
Held through the City of Escalon's Park and Recreation Department at the Main Street Park, Escalon, CA
Escalon Puppy 1
$140
5 Week Puppy 1 Class (50 minutes)
12 to 18 weeks
Classs description is below
Lead Trainer: Amy Rhoten
Tuesday from 6:00pm to 6:50pm (question and answer time after class)
July 18, 2023
September 5, 2023
Location: Escalon Community Center
Held through the City of Escalon's Park and Recreation Department at the Main Street Park, Escalon, CA
Escalon Workshop
$50
1.5 hour Dog Training Workshop
Lead Trainer - Amy Rhoten
September 17, 2023
9:30am to 11:00am
We will work on leash pulling, jumping, sit, stay etc. Let us know what your needs are and we can address during the workshop.
Call Amy to register for class - 209-430-9449
Held at Latta Park, Escalon, CA
City of Oakdale
$140
5 Week Dog Training Class
Lead Trainer - Amy Rhoten
Wednesday Nights
August 2, 2023
September 6, 2023
6:00pm to 7:00pm
We will work on leash pulling, jumping, sit, stay etc. Let us know what your needs are and we can address during the workshop.
Call Amy to register for class - 209-430-9449
Held at Kerr Park, Oakdale, CA
NEW LOCATION SOON
$140
5 Week Dog Training Class
Lead Trainer - Kim Vu
Location and time TBD
We will work on leash pulling, jumping, sit, stay etc. Let us know what your needs are and we can address during the workshop.
NEW LOCATION SOON
$140
5 Week Dog Training Class
Lead Trainer - Stephanie Hays
Location and time TBD
We will work on leash pulling, jumping, sit, stay etc. Let us know what your needs are and we can address during the workshop.
City of Lathrop
TBD
Puppy Workshops
Lead Trainer - Victoria
Lathrop Community Center
We will work on leash pulling, jumping, sit, stay etc. Let us know what your needs are and we can address during the workshop.
Types of Classes
Basic Dog Obedience Training - $140
The class will focus on:
No pulling on leash
House-training
Puppy mouthing and nipping
Excessive and/or inappropriate barking
Not coming when called
Jumping up on people
Basic manners and obedience
Advanced manners and obedience
Destructive chewing
Child/Dog relations
Separation issues and anxiety
Fear based behaviors
Aggressive behaviors
Puppy 1 Class
12 to 18 weeks
We will teach you how to safely socialize your puppy and acclimate them to places such as the vet and groomer. Puppies will learn the building blocks of important skills including come, sit, settle down, leave it and more. You’ll learn how to address and prevent common puppy behavior and temperament problems such as puppy biting, jumping up, and pulling on leash.
Age: On the start date of class, pups must be between 12-18 weeks old.
There is no prerequisite for this class, This class is $130 for five consecutive weekly sessions, unless a break is mentioned. Each session is approximately 50 minutes and will meet on the same day and time each week. Puppies who do not have all their shots must be carried into the classroom. The floor will have been cleaned with a bleach solution prior to class.
Based on Dr. Dunbar's methods
Puppy 2 Class
18 to 24 weeks
We will continue to concentrate on housetraining (Potty Training, Chew Toy Training Crate Training) so your pup learns how to behave at home when left unsupervised and settle down quietly when you want them to.
We continue to work on confidence building (Socialization, Desensitization, Handling, Resolving Phobias) So your pup learns to enjoy being held and handled and does not become fearful, reactive, or aggressive towards any people, animals, or other stimuli. Review of Lure Reward Training (Sit, Down, Stand, Come, Follow, Go To Your Bed, Settle Down, Off, Take It, Fetch, Tug and More…) So your pup learns to perform useful behaviors on cue, reliably, and promptly so you can have fun together and redirect your pup away from unwanted behaviors. All of our training is reward-based and designed to build and strengthen a relationship between you and your pup that is based on trust and communication. Initially, we will use food in your pup’s training, but we will also show you how to phase out the need for food lures so you do not become dependent on food for your pup's training.
Based on Dr. Dunbar's methods
Advanced Dog Obedience Training - $140
Your dog must know some basic obedience to be eligible for this class. They should know heel/sit/down and stay. If you have had a beginner class with Kari in Stockton, Manteca or Lathrop you should have the skills you need to take this class. If you would like us to evaluate your dog to find out if they are ready to move into an advanced class just let us know and we can schedule that.
This class will focus on:
Solid basic commands
Establish a solid Heelside position
Sit and down-in-motion
More challenging recalls
Sit-stay and down-stay out of sight
Increased distractions
Finish command
Off leash heeling
Down or sit on recall:
Rally Obedience Class - $140
Your dog must know some basic obedience to be eligible for this class. They should know heel/sit/down and stay. If you have had a beginner class with Kari in Stockton, Manteca or Lathrop you should have the skills you need to take this class. If you would like us to evaluate your dog to find out if they are ready to move into an advanced class just let us know and we can schedule that.
Rally is a dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the beginner dog class to the world of Novice Obedience or Agility. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. The canine team moves at their own pace, following direct signs (stations) while moving thru the training area. Rally was designed for the traditional pet owner, but it can still be very challenging.
Unlimited communication from the handler to the dog is to be encouraged and not penalized. Handlers are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means of encouragement. Multiple commands and signals are allowed.
This class will focus on:
Solid basic commands
Establish a solid Heelside position
Sit and down-in-motion
More challenging recalls
Increased distractions
Finish command
Down or sit on recall
Canine Good Citizen Class - $140
The Canine Good Citizen Program teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The 10-step CGC class is for all dogs, including purebreds and mixed breeds. It is a prerequisite for many therapy dog groups and some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC class andtesting. There are also an increasing number of apartments and condos that require resident dogs to pass the CGC test.
The class will focus on:
Accepting a friendly stranger
Sitting politely for petting
Appearance and grooming
Out for a walk (walking on a loose lead)
Walking through a crowd
Sit and down on command and Staying in place
Coming when called
Reaction to another dog
Reaction to distraction
Supervised separation
