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Ready to Rally! Rally Obedience

General Obedience

Level 1: beginning classes

Get started in the right track with these classes! Learn how positive reinforcement training can make the Difference! Classes are lively and fun with emphasis on learning how to train rather than forcing compliance.
~These classes fulfill entry requirements for Sportdog classes~

Puppy HeadStart 6 weeks 1 hour/week $190.00

Most people are surprised to learn that early learning classes can provide some of the most important lasting skills for the young puppy.
Your young puppy is carefully studing every day to day experience " how well did that work?" - Through this class you can learn how to take advantage of this by providing consistent pro-active management, setting up fun but controlled exposure of the world and beginning introductions to basic obedience. We will also work on a variety of fun games which promote focus and impulse control.
Positive Rewards offers owners the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy program through this class.

This class is for puppies 10-18 weeks old
Beginning Foundations 6 weeks 1 hour/week $215.00

Do you and your dog have differing ideas upon how to handle situations?
This class creates a solid foundation for a lifetime partnership for both ends of the leash. The first few weeks of class are individual building blocks for complex behaviors in the later weeks of class such as walking on a loose leash past distractions, exiting or entering places and polite greetings.
Positively Focused Control 3 weeks 1 hour/week $90.00

A very common training problem is lack of focus -
This creates frustration at both ends of the leash; the net result is two individuals working on their own agendas rather than a unified team approach to a common goal.

This is a short class aimed at all levels of training, from beginners to the competition team that is not quite a cohesive team.
The opening class focuses on how to achieve, build and most importantly maintain independent focus from your dog . Focused control does not involve nagging the dog to pay attention to you – it does involve teaching your dog that paying attention to you WORKS-
Subsequent classes build on concepts from the first session – participants learn how to observe, highlight and properly reinforce behavior from their dog so as to build continued success in small but steadily forward steps.
Therapy Dog 1 7 weeks 1 hour/week $215.00

Are you interested in you and your dog learning how to become a therapy dog team? Do you know how your dog should be able to perform?

Becoming a therapy dog team can be a very rewarding experience for all involved, but your dog should have a suitable temperament for this type of volunteer work. Sometimes our personal goals for our own dog are not the best match for the dog.

These are not classes for certifying a therapy dog, but testing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluation can be arranged following Therapy Dog 1 class. Skills learned in these classes will help prepare teams if they wish to test to the Therapy Dogs International (TDI) certification standards.

Therapy Dog 1 Basic Skills: 7 weeks 1 hour/week

Accepting a friendly stranger without leaving your side
Sitting quietly for petting and attention
Simple grooming and handling
Walking on a loose lead past and around distractions (people, dogs, wheelchairs)
Understanding simple cues ( sit, down, wait, come when called)
Supervised separation

A number of basic skills are required prior to a team enrolling in Therapy Dog 2 .

Taking Therapy Dog 1 is not required for entrance into Therapy Dog 2, however all teams wishing to take Therapy Dog 2, must successfully complete a complementary skills evaluation prior to signing up for the class.
Teams interested in attending this class should call or email to arrange for a free evaluation.

Level 2: intermediate classes

Training is all about understanding how to communicate effectively and efficiently! Take your training to the next level.
the AKC CGC class is recommended for those wishing to train their dog for Therapy Work.

AKC CGC Preparation Class 6 weeks 1 hour/week $215.00

Preparing owners and their canine companion for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluation. The AKC CGC evaluation is available at the conclusion of the class; teams are invited but not required to take the evaluation.
Intermediate Obedience 7 weeks 1 hour/week $215.00

Enhancing concepts introduced in Level 1 Obedience with emphasis on "The Mental Leash" - building, creating and maintaining focus for off leash work.
Therapy Dog 2 7 weeks 1 hour/week $215.00

This class extends training skills into situations common when working in a health care facility. Teams completing Therapy Dog 2 will have a skill set suitable for continued practice towards certification through Therapy Dog International (TDI).

Requirements for class:
A skills assessment evaluation is required prior to accpetance into class. The evaluation is offered free of charge, but applicants for this class must successfully demonstrate all skills before taking Therapy Dog 2.

Therapy Dog 2 Advanced Skills: 7 weeks/ 1 hour/week

Handling distractions (motion, sound, proximity of other dogs, medical equipment)
Controlled greeting (stationary and walking strangers)
Accepting/tolerance to infirmities (shuffling or unbalanced walking, labored breathing, etc)
Calm behavior around children (stationary, moving)
Practice in the Real World

Classes are held at the Training Center, located at 457A State Road(behind Woodland Center) in Vineyard Haven.

Class size is limited to 4 teams.

Common Problems ~ Practical Solutions

Don't have time for a full length class? Do you have a specific problem and don't know where to start? Learn how to train for success!

Come on Over, Rover! Recall class 3 weeks 1 hour/week $90.00

Are you having difficulties training your dog to come when called? Don’t know where to start?

This 3 session class is specifically designed to address building a better recall for dogs of all ages. Using a combination of management, relationship building and motivation you will see an improvement in your dog’s response, even in this short time.

Building a better recall is NOT about bribing your dog with food. Learn how to properly handle and use reinforcers (not rewards) in your training. At the conclusion of the class, you will have a roadmap for continuing successful training with your dog.

Required for class:
whistle
2 tug-type toys your dog enjoys
6 ft leash
25' long line
Building Skills for Obedience 1 hour weekly $30.00

You and your dog are a team - but are you preforming as one? This class is designed to be flexible to fit a wide variety of needs - from building a better walking partner to proofing skills needed for the AKC CGC evaluation or Rally Obedience.
class size limited to 6 teams.