Dog Training Classes
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2021 DOCKDOGS “Hall of FaMe” Inductee
BASIC TRAINING
CERTIFIED DOG AND PUPPY TRAINING CLASSES
Georgia Dog Gym's seven lesson Basic Dog Training Class covers loose leash walking, heel , sit, down, stay, come when called, place, leave-it, and drop-it, and addresses behavior problems such as jumping up, pulling on leash, barking, nipping, mouthing, and chewing. The dog training class will also teach leadership skills and management techniques. We provide a dog training workbook which guides you through your daily homework with your dog. This class is suitable for young puppies as well as older dogs. Contact Georgia Dog Gym at 706-378-2275 to get dog training class information. The class cost is $250.
The next Basic Training Class will be instructed by Cyndy Douan, MHDL and it is scheduled to begin on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:00pm. Click HERE for the Online Registration Form!
MY NEW PUPPY! - Meet & Greet Class
Thursday April 18- 6:30pm
Thursday May 2 - 6:30pm
Thursday May 16- 6:30pm
Thursday May 30- 6:30pm
Cost: $50
This is a great opportunity to bring your puppy out to see Georgia Dog Gym, meet our trainers, and have your most pressing puppy questions and issues addressed for you.
We welcome ALL puppies *younger* than 18 WEEKS of age. Get YOUR PUPPY off to the right start!
Common Topics we often address:
Housetraining
Crate Training
Socialization
Puppy Nipping & Mouthing
Puppy Development
Introducing the Leash to your Puppy
Establishing Healthy Patterns of Behavior
If you bring your puppy to Meet & Greet, you will receive *one* $10 credit that you may apply to enrolling your puppy in the Seven Week Basic Training Class. The meet & Greet will be hosted by Cyndy Douan, MHDL, owner of Georgia Dog Gym.
No pre-registration is required. Join us for as many Meet & Greets as you want to attend!
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class
6 WEEK Class To Be Scheduled
Cost: $195.00
(Minimum number of teams to host class: 3)
Dogs up to 1 year old are eligible to participate in the AKC Star Puppy Class and Test
Dog & Owner must attend all six-lessons. Make up lessons will be available in order to pass the curriculum, receive an award and earn the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records at AKC.
Items to bring to class:
- Written proof puppy is in care of a veterinarian (first class only)
- Homework sheets brought to class as directed by teacher (“Describe your plan for exercising your puppy. What do you do each day?”)
- Poop-up bags brought to classes and test.
- Show some form of ID (microchip, collar tag, tattoo) for the puppy in class
- Collar/harness, etc. and leash—owner and instructor’s choice
- Food treats, dog toy for motivating the puppy
- Brush, comb, grooming mitt
Information From: www.akc.com:
STAR stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner and in six weeks of STAR puppy classes, puppies and dogs learn the following behaviors and skills:
OWNER BEHAVIORS:
Maintains puppy’s health
Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.
PUPPY BEHAVIORS:
Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy
PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN® TEST BEHAVIORS:
Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy prepares pups to move on to Canine Good Citizen training. For example, in STAR, puppies must walk on a leash in a straight line. In CGC, the task becomes more advanced with dogs walking in a pattern that includes right and left turns and stops.
The skills in AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are practical and functional. Teaching puppies to tolerate grooming, handling, and basic exams of the ears, feet, and mouth will result in well-mannered puppies that veterinarians are happy to see.
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS
6 WEEK Class begins:
To Be Scheduled
Cost- $195.00
The CGC TEST will be administered the last night of class (April 14th)) for an additional $25 testing fee.
Canine Good Citizen Class prepares you and your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test. This is a 10-skill test designed for all purebred and mixed breed dogs. The CGC program is designed to certify that you can handle your dog in ways that ensure your dog will display proper behavior around people and other dogs. The ten elements of the CGC test are:
· Accepting a Friendly Stranger
· Sitting politely for petting
· Appearance and Grooming
· Out for a walk (Loose leash walking)
· Walking through a crowd
· Sit and down on command and staying in place
· Coming when called
· Reaction to another dog
· Reaction to distractions
· Supervised separation from the owner
CGC class is also an opportunity to continue working on your obedience training in a group environment. Prior completion and graduation from Georgia Dog Gym 7-week basic obedience class is required in order to participate in Canine Good Citizen class at Georgia Dog Gym.
Class size is limited to 8 dog/handler teams.
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PRIVATE DOG TRAINING LESSONS
Private Dog Training lesson formats can be more convenient and offer more individualized attention to clients and their dogs. A basic dog obedience course covers loose leash walking, heel , sit, down, stay, come when called, and addresses common behavior problems such as jumping up, pulling on leash, barking, nipping, mouthing, and chewing. Leadership skills and management techniques are also instructed. Prices for private lessons start at $575.00 for a basic six-lesson program. Our dog trainer also works with various abnormal canine behaviors including fears & phobias, aggression, separation anxiety, obsessive/compulsive behaviors, and house soiling. Certified Dog Training Programs and prices may vary. You may be asked to meet for an evaluation prior to starting a dog training program. Please contact us for details.
There are a wide variety of techniques and methods used successfully to train dogs. What is important to understand is that all dogs are different and there is no one right way to train every dog. Dogs will respond differently to various techniques and methods.
If you are trying to train your dog and you are not getting the results you desire, you should ask yourself these questions:
Do I have a training program that is step-wise and uses progressions to teach the behaviors that I desire?
Do I work with my dog every day or almost every day?
Am I sticking with my training steps consistently or am I skipping steps in my training?
Do I insist that my dog follow instructions during a training lesson, then relax the rules when I am not in a training session?
Does my training break the concepts down into do-able tasks that my dog can succeed at and get rewarded for, or do I feel like I am battling my dog and he is constantly failing to do what I ask of him?
And FINALLY, the simplest question:
Is what I am doing with my dog WORKING?
If your answer to any of these questions is "NO", then you might consider enrolling in private lessons with a professional dog trainer.
Georgia Dog Gym private dog training provides a tailored a program for you and your dog that is focused on your own training goals, suits the temperament of your dog, and offers flexibility in techniques and methods that suit the owner's personality and preferences.
We don't believe in forcing square pegs into round holes.
If you have a particular method or training tool that you would prefer to work with, we will incorporate that into your training program. So if there is a particular training tool or technique that you would like to use to train your dog, our trainer would prefer to show you how to do that correctly rather than your trying it on your on and creating more problems or potentially harming your dog with it.
We believe that training tools don't harm dogs, but that people who do not understand approaches to training can harm dogs. We want to work cooperatively with you to develop positive results with your dog.
Here are some examples of the types of training offered in Private Lesson Programs:
Lure and Reward Training
Play Training
Target Training
Shaping Training
Clicker Training
Treat Training
Non-Treat Training
Leash Training
Off-Leash Training
Signal Training
Trick Training
Agility Training
Obedience Training
Frisbee Disc Training
Retrieve Training
Reliable Recall Training
Freestyle Dance Training
Socialization Training
Puppy Training
Multiple Dog Training
Remote Electronic Collar Training
Boundary Training
Crate Training
House Training
Place Training
Jumping Training
Conditioning Training
Gentle Leader Training
Harness Training
Roadwork Training
Pulling Training
Water Training
We work with all types of behavior problems in Private Lessons where it is easier to identify the issues and design appropriate behavior modification and training programs to target the troublesome parts of your dog's behavior. Here are some of the issues we will work with in Private Lessons:
House Soiling
Crate Training
Separation Anxiety
Growling, Snarling, Snapping
Dog Biting
Dog Fighting
Aggression toward People & Children
Fears and Phobias
Car Chasing
Fence Jumping
Running Away
Excessive Barking
Destructive Chewing
Poor Socialization Skills
Jumping Up
Jealousy toward Others
Hyperactivity
Chasing Other Animals
Carsickness
Escaping Confinement
CALL TODAY TO SET UP PRIVATE LESSONS FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG! 706-378-2275