Dog Group Events

Next group class starts MONDAY, APRIL 25TH. Limited to 10 dogs; sign up now!

Group classes are family friendly.

SELREC (South Euclid/Lyndhurst Recreation Center)

REGISTRATION FORMS HERE

or call 216-691-2246 M-F, 8:30-4:30

GREAT ARTICLE ON HOW TO IDENTIFY GOOD TRAINERS

 

Group Classes provide opportunities to learn basic manners over time and to learn how to measure change and be realistic about how to achieve goals of training. SELREC classes are taught on Monday evenings in the basement gym of the Board of Education Building on the southwest corner of Mayfield and Richmond Roads in Lyndhurst, Ohio. There is ample space for up to 10 dogs. Families welcome (second adult required for children under 7).

Positive Puppy Group Class Monday evenings     6:30 – 7:45 pm

April 25 – June 6  (Break May 30 for Memorial Day)

Orientation on Monday, April 25, 2011. NO DOGS FIRST CLASS. Material for class will be provided at no fee but online only.

This group class is for puppies & young dogs from 8 weeks at start of class up to age 2. Older dogs with permission of instructor.

GROUP CLASS OUTLINE

NOTE: Methods taught at A Better Pet are positive and non-force based and emphasize benevolent leadership and a deeper understanding of dog behavior and an opportunity to develop a skill set for the life of your dog. Equipment available for purchase during series if desired. Clicker training encouraged but not required to succeed. Off leash group play each class with emphasis on how to understand appropriate dog play and learn about calming signals.

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For more info on DIP “Drop In” Play [Supervised off leash dog play -- aka Dog Park with Lifeguards]

 

Dog Sports - Fine tune frisbee, ball, stick and other object fetch and other interactive and family fun sports. Enjoy World Cup Soccer? See if your dog can be the next superstar. EMAIL IF INTERESTED.

Off Leash Walking – Develop the confidence to teach your dog off leash and safe dog walking at your pace in a controlled, supervised setting. PRACTICE EVENT RECOMMEND HIGHLY by A Better Pet LLC.

Loose Leash Walking [LLW] Clinic – Learn the secret and develop the patience to teach your dog loose leash walking no matter the distractions — squirrels, kids on bikes, other dogs, joggers, etc.

$40. NEXT SESSIONS TBA in 2011

Have a specific issue that requires fine tuning? Have a group of friends with dogs with issues? Want to set up playdates in your own backyard? Let us know and we’ll help you carve out a solution. No problems too big or small. No dog too young or old.