Dog/Puppy Essentials: Basic Training and Social Skills This class shows you how to have a happy, confident, well-behaved dog. It consists of: practical straight-up obedience (don’t get dragged down the street, have a dog that comes when called, etc.), life skills (don’t jump on my friends, chill out, don’t chew on me, etc.), and understanding how your dog communicates.

Along with a simple 4-step approach for teaching your dog almost anything, you'll also get a course booklet and weekly training guides; force-free training; free email/phone support after the class ends; and a student-focused instructor with 20+ years’ experience teaching people and dogs (and a sense of humor).

18+ | Maple Street Recreation Center

$165 with a dog / $65 without dog

Instructor: Deb Helfrich, Gold Star Dog Training

This class is a prerequisite for the Therapy Dog Academy and Beyond Basic classes.

Notes:

· Dogs do not attend the first session.

· If your dog has any reactivity/aggression/barking/lunging toward people or other dogs, contact the instructor before registration to discuss. · Please review all class policies/restrictions: Gold+Star+Dog+Training+Policies.pdf (squarespace.com).

· You will receive an email with further instructions/forms from the instructor prior to class.

· This class is a prerequisite for the Therapy Dog Academy and Beyond Basic classes.

Option 1: Register with your dog This registration reserves a spot in class for one dog and up to two household members.

Option 2: Register Without a Dog

This registration is for one person, or up to two household members, who would like to attend the class without a dog. It’s ideal if your dog isn’t a good candidate for a group class, but you still want to work on training at home with support and information. This option allows you to benefit from the class even if it’s full, your dog isn’t ready for a group class, or you do not have a dog.

This class elevates your training by exploring different levels and applications of various skills. If your dog’s leash work is solid, we’ll help you advance it further. If “leave it” is still a challenge, we’ll focus on problem-solving and reinforcing the basics. The environment is supportive yet challenging, with an emphasis on helping each student understand training techniques, troubleshoot issues, read their dog’s responses, and refine their own skills to achieve their goals and become the best partner for their dog.

Prerequisites: Instructor approval or prior participation in a Gold Star class. Dogs should be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs.


Notes:

· Dogs do not attend the first session.

· Dogs should be free of aggression/reactivity towards people or other dogs (contact instructor in advance if you have questions about this).

· Please review all class policies/restrictions: Gold+Star+Dog+Training+Policies.pdf (squarespace.com); class policies will also attach to your receipt for your reference.

· You will receive an email with further instructions/forms from the instructor prior to class.

Option 1: Register with your dog

This registration reserves a spot in class for one dog and up to two household members.

Option 2: Register Without a Dog

This registration is for one person, or up to two household members, who would like to attend the class without a dog. It’s ideal if your dog isn’t a good candidate for a group class, but you still want to work on training at home with support and information. This option allows you to benefit from the class even if it’s full, your dog isn’t ready for a group class, or you do not have a dog.