--- Class listings on this page are only for our GENEVA location and our VIRTUAL programs ---
MORE CLASSES are available at our NAPERVILLE location, including
Puppy, Therapy Dog, Feisty Fido, Building Blocks of Behavior and many more specialty programs.
WEEK 16 |
Tuesday. 18 April, 2023 | |
6:30 pm CT |
BLUE - Don't Correct ...Re-Direct! (STF)BLUE Class Focus - Don't Correct ... Re-direct! Instead of correcting a dog that does something we don’t like, but we don’t want them to continue doing, we use a training protocol called the “Substitution Routine” to prevent and/or eliminate that behavior. Whether it’s barking at the cat, or jumping on guests, he needs to learn what it is he SHOULD be doing. When he has the opportunity to learn what you want from him, you’ll begin to see him offer more appropriate responses. By “substituting” an undesirable behavior such as barking, with something you want to see repeated such as sitting quietly, you’ll be more effective at training while continuing to strengthen your relationship. Following this program and eliminating the use of corrections will give you the results you are looking for. For the life and well-being of your dog.
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Thursday. 20 April, 2023 | |
6:00 pm CT |
FREE Intro to Training (VIRTUAL CLASS)Introduction to Training (Virtual Online Class) This is a "Free" virtual online class open to general public. Whether you just adopted, or you've had your dog a long time, we can help! Join us to learn how dogs learn and how best to teach them and how to begin a positive training plan. This one hour class (followed by a half hour of Q&A) will cover the following topics:
Class will begin promptly so please plan to log in 10 minutes before the class start time. NOTES:
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Friday. 21 April, 2023 | |
3:00 pm CT |
Therapy Dogs - Working Class - 5 Weeks (STF)Positive Solutions for Therapy Dogs - Working ClassThis is not a beginner class - it is for working therapy teams. It is a customized class that will focus on skills to help you and your dog handle more complex therapy dog visits. We will address your current challenges as well as teach new behaviors to provide additional support, such as to people in disaster situations.
Classes meet for five weeks:
Therapy dog teams benefit the community - you’ll be happy to know the entire monies received for the class will be equally shared between two 501c3 charities ---
Starfish is donating the space and our trainer Liz is donating her time and talents thru Positive Solutions Taking this class will benefit you, your dog, the people and places you visit, and the work both our charities do. |