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Good Manners

Oct6
  • Date: 10/6/2019
    Time: 2:00pm - 2:50pm
    Location: ARL Main-Blumenthal Training Center
    5452 NE Street
    Des Moines, IA 50313
Contact:
Kathryn Vry (dogtraining@arl-iowa.org)

GOOD MANNERS class is for dogs 5 months and older at the start of class. (Dogs do not attend the first week of class.) Guardians will learn how to teach their dogs in a humane manner using positive reinforcement methods which in turn will enrich their relationship with their dog. Classes consist of 6 weekly sessions, each lasting about 50 minutes. Topics to be covered will include, but are not limited to:

  • Understanding canine behavior and communication
  • Basic manners: sit, down, come, stay, loose leash walking
  • How positive reinforcement works and why we use it
  • Problem solving
  • Problem prevention
  • Training tricks for fun and to impress your friends!

The first week of Good Manners is orientation only - dogs do not attend the first week of class.

Prerequisites
No prior class is needed to attend Good Manners

Fee
This class is $125. Fees for classes are subject to change and are non-refundable.

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