So Many Classes to choose from
More Than Training
Mind Your Manners teaches management and a whole-dog, whole-family approach to the health and well-being of your dog. You will learn about canine body language, appropriate play styles and how to work with your dog instead of against your dog. We focus on positive reinforcement training instead of punishment or pain-based methods. Handlers of any age, size or strength can apply these dog-friendly, human-friendly methods.
CLASSES AVAILABLE
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO OFFERING THE FOLLOWING CLASSES:
Puppy Kindergarden
Juniors/CGC
Conformation – Drop In
Rally – Drop In
Fit Paws
Beginning – Intermediate – Advanced
Fit Club
Agility Foundations
Treadmill Foundations
Tricks
Nosework
Reactive Rover
Canine Outdoor Adventure
Along with our classes – we will beworking on offering monthly seminars including:
Eric Salas Workshops
Fit Paws for Conformation
Dog Show 101
and various speakers and trainers.
Keep checking back to our website and our calendar to see what fun classes and seminars you can enjoy with your canine companion!
So Many Classes to choose from
More Than Training
Mind Your Manners teaches management and a whole-dog, whole-family approach to the health and well-being of your dog. You will learn about canine body language, appropriate play styles and how to work with your dog instead of against your dog. We focus on positive reinforcement training instead of punishment or pain-based methods. Handlers of any age, size or strength can apply these dog-friendly, human-friendly methods.
Without Dogs
Class One Orientation
Information covered at Orientation includes:
What to expect in class
Required equipment (what to bring)
Training benefits of feeding quality food
Teething help for puppies
Safe toys – Enrichment
Management Skills
Potty-training for puppies
Q & A time
Continuing customers need not repeat lecture.
8 weeks to 20 weeks
Puppy Kindergarten
Now featuring the AKC’s new S.T.A.R. Puppy Program.
S.T.A.R. Puppy is open to all puppies, purebred or mixed breed.
Six class course* – Dates and times will be posted on our calendar.
Call 360-693-4503 to sign up. Instructor Connie Skinner.
Course focus is on bite inhibition, critical socialization and off-leash playtime. Classes cover basic behaviors: sit, down, stand, come, loose-leash walking, and more. Emphasis on preventing undesirable behavior from starting.
Each week homework is assigned to students, that will be available on our website. This provides students with additional information for maximum success.
Every graduate will be eligible to earn their AKC Star Puppy Award. This AKC program covers 20 points of good ownership and foundational training.
Puppies are encouraged to return for repeat puppy courses to strengthen and proof behaviors. The importance of being in class for advice to help through fear imprint periods and other learning stages cannot be stressed enough.
Dogs Over 6 Months Old
Junior Class
Six class course* – Dates and times will be posted on our calendar.
Call 360-693-4503 to sign up. Instructor Connie Skinner.
Junior class is for dogs of all levels, from total beginner, graduates of puppy class, to seasoned obedience competitors. Dogs are assessed and the lesson plan is individualized for each dog/owner according to their needs. Advanced dogs work on proofing and extending behaviors through distractions, heel on a loose leash, focus on specific behaviors such as aggression, fearful behavior, etc.
Each week homework is assigned to students, that will be available on our website. This provides students with additional information for maximum success.
Dogs Over 6 months old
Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Class
This is part of the Juniors Class currently. If the C.G.C. is one of your goals be sure to mention that to Connie so she can customize your lesson plan.
Prepare your dog to be an AKC Canine Good Citizen. This is open to all dogs, purebred or mixed breed alike.
When you are ready, sign up for the CGC test. Upon passing the CGC you may send for a certificate from the AKC for a fee.
Drop In Class
Wednesday Conformation Handling Classes
Drop-in class, no sign up required. See calendar for times.
A variety of instructors help prepare you and your dog for the show ring.
Fee is $10 for adults, $5 for 4-H members/Junior handlers per session.
Drop In Class
Saturday Rally Classes
Drop-in class, no sign up required. See calendar for times.
A variety of instructors help prepare you and your dog for rally competition.
For 4-H Members
Pawsitive Pups 4-H Club
The 4-H members are learning the basics about showing dogs and obedience contests. Responsibility, record-keeping, breed identification, canine anatomy and “Dog Bowl” (trivia) are all part of the 4-H experience. Advanced members also have the opportunity to try rally and agility. For school-age children.
Meets Monday evenings at MYM’s facility.
Call Deb Bracken – 360-609-7662 for more information.
Recommended Reading
From Turid Rugaas
Dog Star Daily
Natural Rearing
Natural Rearing information on natural rearing and alternative, holistic, complementary healthcare for pets.
Free Books Online:
Before You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
After You Get Your Puppy by Dr. Ian Dunbar
There is plenty to learn in these books even if you aren’t getting a puppy.
More Free Books
Digital Dog Training Texbook free online book with related videos in each section. Adapted in part from Dr. Ian Dunbar’s book “Before You Get Your Puppy”.