Your dog is your loyal companion.  You have chosen each other for a lifelong commitment. Teaching your dog to live confidently in our human world is one of the greatest gifts you can give him.

Camp Canine USA teaches only dog-friendly, force-free methods based on positive reinforcement, using food and play as rewards. Our primary goal is to strengthen the dog/human bond and to open the lines of communication in a joyful way.  Our primary technique is clicker training, a fun and easy way to draw out the thinking dog who dwells in each of our four-legged friends. All you need to get started are a small box clicker, a pocketful of treats and a sense of fun. You and your dog will learn to communicate in a special way. You'll learn basic cues - Sit, Down, Come, Stay - as well as Polite Leash-Walking, Polite Greetings and much more, including a few tricks to dazzle your friends!

Why the positive approach? Because it's effective, it's fun and it goes a long way toward building a happy, meaningful relationship with your dog.

If you want your dog to Sit when you ask, Walk nicely on a leash, Come when you call OR if you simply want to spend time building your special friendship, Certified Professional Dog Trainer Jenny Schneider can you help you achieve those goals.

GROUP CLASSES:

INTRODUCTION TO K9 NOSE WORK®

SUN. 1/15/12 at 3:30pm – SUN. 2/26/12 at 3:30pm             (skip 2/5/12 for instructor continuing education)

WED. 1/18/12 at 6:30pm - WED. 2/22/12 at 6:30pm

This class introduces you to the most exciting new dog sport to be developed in a long time ... K9 Nose Work®!

K9 Nose Work® is all about tapping into your dog's innate ability and strong desire to explore the world through his or her nose. It is fun, motivational, stress-free and designed as a wholly positive experience for dog and handler. 

Each dog & handler team works individually in the class. Exercises are done on and off leash & only one dog is in the training area at a time. This allows each team the optimum training opportunity with minimal distractions.

And here's the best part!  K9 Nose Work® is a sport that's open to ANY dog -- young, old, shy or bold.  All your dog needs is a working nose! 

Class begins Wednesday, November 16th at 6:30pm and runs for six consecutive weeks. 

Class Fee: $145. 

Space is limited, so it would be wise to sign up quickly. 

NO prior obedience training required.

Still have questions?  To learn more about K9 Nose Work®, go to http://k9nosework.com/questions.html.

See below for registration details. 

PUPPY PLAY & LEARN   

Includes puppy playtime, socialization games, basic cues (Sit, Down, Come), plus lots of information about puppy care.

One (1) class per week for four (4) weeks. Minimum 2 dogs for class to take place. Maximum 6 dogs. If overflow, a second class may be added.

Requirements:

Class fee is $90 (cash or check). 
Puppy must be 10 to 16 weeks old on first day of class. Puppy  must be healthy and have been checked out by your vet, must have had at least two rounds of puppy vaccinations and must have been in the home at least 2 weeks. Proof of vaccinations must be presented at first class.

   -----------------------------------------------------------------LEVEL 1 - BASIC MANNERS

THUR. 1/19/12 at 6:30pm-THUR. 2/23/12 at 6:30pm         

Reward-based, clicker training for fundamentals of good behavior: Polite Greetings, Sit, Down, Stay, Polite Leash-Walking, Tricks & more!

One (1) class per week for six (6) weeks. Class maximum: 4 dogs. If overflow, an additional class may be added.

Requirements:

Class fee is $140 (cash or check)

Your dog must be at least 5 months old on the first day of class.
You must show proof of current vaccinations by the start of Session #2 or you will be excused from the class, with no refund.
Unaltered dogs accepted, but excluded from playtime at the end of each class.

  ------------------------------------------------------------------BEYOND BASICS                                                          (Intermediate Manners/Canine Good Citizen Test Prep)

POSTPONED!!!  (Check back with us in February 2012)   

Go beyond Basic Manners and prepare to take the AKC’s Canine Good Citizen test. Hone skills to help your dog be relaxed and well-mannered in your home, in public and in the presence of people and other dogs. This is a great next step for anyone interested in working in pet therapy or canine assistance. To learn more about the AKC’s CGC program, visit www.akc.org/events/cgc/.

REGISTRATION FORM

$300 per 3-session package (5% discount)

$445 per 5-session package (10% discount)