Dog Direction Classes

There must be a minimum of 3 persons in a class and a maximum of 6 persons.   One make-up class will be given at the end of each session. 

Private sessions - one hour and 15 minutes long and are $90/session.  Private sessions dealing with aggression issues are $110/session.  The sessions are held at the owner’s home or elsewhere if the owner’s requests. The first session (depending on the issue) may take up to two hours, as a full consultation is required.  Only one dog is allowed per session.

Semi-Private - these sessions are 5 weeks long and are $150/ per dog.  These sessions are an alternative to privates.  There is a limit of two dogs but they do not have to be within the same household. The location these sessions are held is at the owner’s discretion.

Snake Aversion - Trainer, Jay Smith will come to the site of our choice to do snake aversion training.  A minimum of 10 dogs is required per session. The cost is $65.  For more information about this either contact me at 520-360-1679 or email debora1117@earthlink.net.

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Puppy 101-For puppies up to 6 months. All puppies must have all their shots and owners will be required to verify this at the first session. We will focus on basic obedience as listed above but will also include tips on housebreaking, chewing (all things puppy!), suggested reading etc... as well as socialization time with other dogs and people.

Tuesdays at 7:00-8:00pm beginning Feb 5th-Mar.18th - $90.00.

Basic Obedience-For dogs and people with little or no training experience. We will focus on the following 7 basic commands:

Eye contact (watch or look), sit, down, stay, wait, “leave it”, touch and come. Loose leash walking will also be a big part of our sessions (walking with a slack leash and no pulling)

Saturdays at 10-11am beginning Feb. 2nd-Mar. 15th. - $95.00

Really Reliable Recall-This is an intensive class for training teams who have completed basic level. It entails a series of steps to insure that your dog will come to you in any circumstance. Please note that this class will take a lot of time and energy on your part so only those who are serious about achieving this level of obedience should register.

Sundays at 8-9am beginning Feb. 3rd-Mar.16th - $120.00.

Reactive Dog -This class deals with dogs that react unfavorably to other dogs or animals as well as to people. These classes require diligent time and effort on the part of the handler. The first session will be an overview of the class methods and requirements. Owners are required to use an herbal remedy to de-stress their pets called Rescue Remedy. The end results will differ depending on time and effort put into the process and the dogs level of reaction, breed history etc.... Most dogs are able to pass their particular object of reaction on the street without incident by the end of seven weeks.

Fridays or Sundays at 6:30pm-8pm -

Training Reinforcement Thru Games -If you have a dog that has been through obedience classes and you are looking for a fun and easy way to reinforce this training then this is the class for you. We will “proof” your dogs’ skills using fun games and activities like “musical chairs” and doggie leap frog.  You will learn what your dog has down pat and what they need some work on and have a great time doing it!

Saturdays at 7:45-9:00am beginning Feb. 2nd-Mar.15th.  - $140

Dog Direction at 5550 N. Maria Dr.

**No dogs the first class

Dirty Dawgs at 2510 N. Campbell Ave.

Dog Direction at 5550 N. Maria Dr.

**No dogs the first class

Orientation is Sunday, Jan 20th at 6:30 p.m.

Classes begin the weekend of Feb. 1st & 3rd.

At the Companions fo Life Center at 3465 N. Kleindale Blvd.

**No dogs at orientation

****Price for seven week session meeting once a week for an hour and a hlaf is $185 if you register before Jan. 20th.  After Jan. 20th it will be $200.00. Includes a bottle of Rescue Remedy (holistic stress reliever).

Dog Direction at 5550 N. Maria Dr.

****This class will run the standard seven weeks but will be an hour and a half long.  A minimum of six people is needed for this class.

Loose Leash Walking and Heeling - There is a fun and effective way to train your dog to walk on a leash without pulling or straining.  The methods in this class are safe and humane for both human and canine.

Sundays 10-11am beginning Feb. 3rd-Mar.16th - $105

Dog Direction at 5550 N. Maria Dr.

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