Shelly Wood Dog Training and Behavior
GROUP CLASSES
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FOUNDATIONS FOR FUN
Foundations for Fun is $200 and includes six sessions with your dog, training handouts, email support and membership in a private Foundations for Fun Facebook group with video tutorials.
Foundations for Fun is not your standard, basic obedience class. Don’t worry, we will cover the basics like coming when called, how to walk nicely on a leash and others but the focus will be on equipping you with the underlying skills needed to begin teaching your dog things you can use outside of the classroom in the real world.
You won’t be packed into the room with a ton of other people and dogs either, the class size is limited to no more than five teams. And the classes all take place at Deer Creek Doggie Day Camp which provides a great space for allowing dogs and humans to have a lot of space between each other, and we even have some visual barriers if we need them. The small class size and the design of the space helps some dogs and humans feel more comfortable than they might in a more traditional group class setting, and the small class size ensures each team gets plenty of individualized attention.
In order to be as successful as possible, participants must practice training between classes. I am committed to your success and make every effort to ensure you have the resources you need to make that possible. I provide plenty of support between sessions to help you stay on track including membership in a secret Facebook group with lots of videos and handouts. Students in the group class are encouraged to share their own training videos in the FB group and/or share those videos with me privately for feedback.
Current classes are full.
Special Topics Classes
“Follow Their Noses”
This small in-person group class will meet five times. Registration is $175.
Have you noticed your dog following their nose? Perhaps they pull you here and there and everywhere on walks sniffing everything. Or maybe you notice them stopping sometimes and lifting their head to intensely sniff. This is because your dog has a sniffing super power! Learning how to harness that power can be fun and useful for them and for you!
In this five week class we will teach your dog how to use their sniffing super power to find a specific scent. You can choose something like your keys or your phone, or I can select a scent for you if you don’t have one in mind. We will play some fun scent games in class, and ultimately, we will work to teach your dog how to search for, and find, this scent. This will be a small class (no more than four teams), and we will work with one team at a time. This means, that even if you live with a dog who is typically not the best fit for a group class (like a dog who barks a lot at other dogs), this class will be set up in such a way that they should still be able to participate!
Dates coming soon!
Dogs participating in the in person group classes need to be at least sixteen weeks old and fully up to date on vaccinations including Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus and Bordetella and you must provide documentation from your veterinarian of your dog’s vaccinations prior to starting class.
In person group classes are great for lots of dogs but they are not the best fit for all dogs, and some dogs need a little extra support before they are ready for in-person group classes. If your dog reacts in overly excited or anxious ways when around other dogs or people, or has a known history of acting aggressively, please do not sign up for an in-person group class. Just a few examples of what I mean by “overly excited” or “anxious” would be repeated barking, lunging, growling, excessive shaking or inability to take food. Some dogs do better in private sessions at least to start. If you are unsure about which training option is right for you, email me and I’m happy to talk with you about it. For the safety of clients and their dogs, dogs who are displaying aggressive or overly reactive behaviors are not allowed in class.
Coming This Spring!
“Who’s Walking Who? Walking With Your Dog”
This six week course will focus on teaching you and your dog the skills you need to improve your walks. If you dream of taking your dog more places, but right now your walks with your dog are a constant fight, with you and your dog dragging each other around, this may just be the class for you. You will learn skills in this class to help both you, and your dog, get your needs met on walks while learning to enjoy each other’s company on outings.
This class is $200 and the first several classes will take place at Deer Creek Doggie Decamp, with latter classes taking place “on the road” so you can practice your new skills in real life situations. Scroll down to register!
“All About Recall”
SEMINARS
Seminars are offered on the first Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm at Busch Pet Products & Supplies. Seminars cover a variety of dog (and cat!) behavior related topics and unless otherwise noted, are for human participants only. Leave the furry friends resting at home for these.
Space is limited and you must pre-register for these events. You may register below by selecting the title of the seminar you wish to register for from the list, and then following the prompts to schedule and pay.
“Who’s Walking Who?”
Tuesday, April 4th 6:00pm
Having a dog who can walk nicely on a leash can make such a difference for both the dog and their person. When people and dogs have the skills they need to walk together with a loose leash, walks can become a cooperative, shared experience to be enjoyed rather than a constant battle. Join me for this seminar to learn more about walking with your dog! You may want to consider enrolling in the group class the same name to focus on building walking skills with your dog!
“All About Recall”
Tuesday,May 2nd 6:00pm
Teaching your dog to come when you call them may just be the most important safety behavior you ever teach your dog! Join me at my “All About Recall” seminar to learn about some important things to think about when building a recall! You may want to consider joining me later in the summer for a group class focused on building a rock solid recall!
“Cats Count Too!”
Tuesday,June 6th 6:00pm
This is a dog training website, but cat’s count too! Too often cat training and cat welfare are overlooked. Join me to learn more about training and enrichment for the cat in your life!
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To register, scroll down and select your preferred package or class, follow the scheduling prompt, and then complete the registration form. Make sure to complete the entire registration form, including by checking the box that acknowledges you have read, and agree to, the terms and conditions. Please be as thorough as possible when answering the questions. After completing the form, you will be prompted to pay. You must complete the form and pay to reserve your space in class.
Once I receive this information, I will reach back out to you at the email you provide on the form within 48 hours. I’ll share some specifics about class at that time, and I will ask you to email me your dog’s vaccination records at that time.
Dogs participating in the in person group classes need to be at least sixteen weeks old and fully up to date on vaccinations including Rabies, Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parvovirus and Bordetella and you must provide documentation from your veterinarian of your dog’s vaccinations prior to starting class.
In person group classes are great for lots of dogs but they are not the best fit for all dogs, and some dogs need a little extra support before they are ready for in person group classes. If your dog reacts in overly excited or anxious ways when around other dogs or people (repeated barking, lunging, growling, excessive shaking or inability to take food) or has a known history of acting aggressively, please do not sign up for an in-person group class. Some dogs do better in private sessions at least to start. If you are unsure about which training option is right for you, contact me and I’m happy to talk with you about it. For the safety of clients and their dogs, dogs who are displaying aggressive or overly reactive behaviors are not allowed in class.
Feel free to email me at info@shellywoodbehavior.com with any questions.