CLASSES
We have many different classes available for dogs
of all ages and abilities. It's important to enroll
your dog in regular classes to keep their mind
sharp, for socialization, and it's fun for you too!
Check out our Schedule for when these classes are offered
FAMILY OBEDIENCE CLASSES
Dogs need to learn many skills in our homes to become well behaved members of our families. These courses build the relationships between the family and dog with positive, respectful training methods the family dog requires to become a good family pet.
FAMILY HOUSEHOLD OBEDIENCE LEVEL 1
This class is designed for dogs 5 months of age and older with no prior training. All breeds accepted. Traditional exercises such as Come, Sit, Down, Stay, Stand, Off, Chewing and Jumping are covered. Special attention will be to solving problem home behavior. Grooming, First-Aid, Exercise and Nutrition will be discussed.
FAMILY HOUSEHOLD OBEDIENCE- LEVEL 2
This class is for graduates of the Family Household Obedience. This class will further enhance the relationship between the pet and owner. Consistency and reliability will be significantly improved through distraction and attention training. Introduction to off-lead stays and recall commands will be introduced.
REQUIREMENTS: This class is open to puppies 5 months and older.
DESCRIPTION: Emphasis is on the prevention of problem behaviors and the development of good manners. Course topics include:
- Sit
- Come
- Off
- Drop it/Leave it
- Socialization
- Down
- Stay
- Leash walking
- Polite Greeting
- Trouble shooting
SCHEDULE: Class meets for 45 minutes for 6 weeks.
PUPPY SOCIALIZATION
REQUIREMENTS: This class is open to puppies 8 weeks to 5 months of age
at the start of class. Older puppies who are smaller may be admitted to this class
based on the assessment of the instructor. Puppies must have completed their first
set of vaccinations to participate.
**Please note that there is some risk of disease when young puppies are exposed to the outside world before they are fully vaccinated. However, several critical developmental and socialization periods end prior to the completion of the vaccination schedule and there is a definite risk of inadequate socialization if the puppy is delayed before taking the puppy into the outside world. Since more dogs are euthanized due to behavioral problems than from puppyhood diseases, CTBS LLC. offers this class to take advantage of the socialization and training benefits derived from working with a puppy under the age of 14 weeks old. We recommend that you talk with your veterinarian about the ways to reduce the risk for your puppy before enrolling in the Puppy Socialization Class.**
DESCRIPTION: This class is designed to influence puppy development, knowledge, and owner skills in order to help dogs develop into happy, safe and obedient pets. Behavior problem prevention, house soiling, nuisance barking, separation anxiety and household destruction will be addressed.
- Housetraining
- Chewing
- Sit
- Down
- Socialization
- Bite Inhibition
- Come
- Bite Inhibition
SCHEDULE: Class meets for 1 hour a week for 6 weeks.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN
The CGC class is an advanced obedience and AKC certification open to all breeds designed to reward dogs that have good manners at home and the community. This class stresses responsible pet ownership and basic good manners for dogs.
REQUIREMENTS: This class is for puppies and dogs who have completed the Family Household Obedience Level 2 class or by instructor approval. Dogs must be able to successfully complete the following exercises in groups of people and other dogs:
- Sit
- Come
- Down
- Stay for 10 seconds
- Walk on a lose lead for at least 15 feet
- Display no disruptive behavior such as barking, whining or lunging at other dogs
DESCRIPTION: Emphasis is on the development of good manners in the home and the community and includes:
- Loose leash walking among distractions
- Automatic sit when you stop during leash walking
- Leave it
- Passing another dog and person
- Politely greeting a stranger
- Calm reaction to auditory stimulus
- Accepting grooming by a stranger
- Accepting separation from an owner
- Recall command
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and Down stays with distractions
SCHEDULE: Class meets 45 minutes a week for 6 weeks and includes the CGC test on the final week.
RALLY "O" ADVANCED OBEDIENCE
The Rally class is for dogs who know the basic obedience commands such as sit, down, stay come and heel. This class focuses on the foundation skills needed for dogs to succeed in everyday life. In this class you will learn how to read Rally signs, learn all 31 Rally exercises, work toward proper execution of the Rally exercises, and the attention skills that dogs need for performance events.
REQUIREMENTS: This class is open to dogs who have successfully graduated from the Family Household Obedience/Canine Good Citizen Class.
AGILITY CLASS
Agility consists of many obstacles that dogs are taught to negotiate safely. Obstacles include the A-frame, Dog Walk, See-Saw, Tunnels, Weave Poles Pause Table and Tire Jump. Dogs must have successfully completed the Level 1 Class. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes are offered.
Canine Training and Behavior Services, LLC is pleased to announce the addition of it's newest program, the A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. We believe that all dogs deserve training and aand the goal of this program is to reward responsible dog ownership. The A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an exciting new program designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to a good start. The A.K.C. S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is an incentive program for caring dog owners who have taken their puppies through a basic training class.
THE BENEFITS OF TRAINING
Training classes teach you how to best communicate with your puppy. Organized training classes also provide an opportunity for your dog to socialize with other dogs. In classes aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be able to get information on all of your puppy-raising questions including housetraining, chewing, and the most effective way to teach practical skills such as coming when called. AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training is a natural lead in to the AKC® Canine Good Citizen® Program.
HOW IT WORKS
When you complete a Canine Training and Behavior Services, LLC basic training class (taught by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator) with your puppy (up to 1 year old) your puppyis eligible to be enrolled in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. You'll attend any puppy or basic training class at least 6 weeks. Our instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test at the end of the course. Upon passing the test, you'll get an application to send to AKC for enrollment in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program. All dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC S.T.A.R.
Puppy Program including purebreds and mixed breeds.
Your puppy will receive the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Medal (for display or memento purposes; not suitable as a collar tag). You and your puppy will be listed in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records.
In addition, so that you can continue learning, you’ll receive our AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package that includes:
A frameable certificate designating your puppy in the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy records.
AKC Puppy Handbook, a valuable resource.
Discount to enroll in AKC Companion Animal Recovery Corporation, a 24-hour recovery service
Ongoing Monthly Email Newsletter: Your AKC. Includes training tips and up-to-date information.
Start the New Year off right by getting your puppy registered in the Inaugural A.K.C. S.T.A.R.
Puppy Program offered by
Dr. Margaret A. Reed's Canine Training and Behavior Services,
LLC at the Fairfield County Agricultural Cooperative Extension Center located at 67 Stony
Hill Road in Bethel. Please call 203.762.8920 or 203.394.8533 for additional information.