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Updated April 17


 Training Center 
Over 35 years of experience
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"That was easy!"

Put on a smile and a wag!

Positive reinforcement methods * Small class size for personal attention

Clicker training is taught as an optional tool.

Specialty Classes

May class registration is now open.

lease note class start dates have been changed due to numerous snow cancellations in the current session.

Control Unleased
Thursdays- Next class begins May 16. 10:00-11:00 AM

This class based on Control Unleashed the wonderful work by Leslie McDevitt is being planned. This class will be limited to five dogs. Each dog must meet the class criteria (See below).
We will not work on agility skills during this class. We may include some equipment if appropriate for a dogs needs.
Please submit a review of the concerns you are looking to address in this class and your dogs issues.
Crates and mats required. Reading Control Unleashed recommended. Copies will be available at Wag It.
An evening class is also being considered. If you are interested in either time please contact me as soon as possible.

Criteria for participation
·Dog gets sniffy
·Dog wanders away on course
·Dog has a overly strong interest in it's environment
·Dogs mind appears to drift easily
*Dog listens to handler but exhibits some signs of stress
·Dog barks, pulls or lunges towards other dogs but can be interrupted before having a reactive response. Dog recovers quickly and continues work.
· Dog is mildly responsive to sudden environmental changes such as falling chair, person entering etc. but dog recovers quickly.

Not appropriate for class
·Dog is hypervigilant and can not stop scanning or worrying about it's environment
·Dog cannot recover quickly or easily from a stressful event.
·Dog barks almost non stop, pulls, lunges forcefully very frequently or to a point it is a challenge for the handler to control
·Dogs with aggression issues (consult Sumac if questions)

Taught by Sumac

Tricks Class

Each class is $20.00, $15.00 members

Pre registration required

Tricks Taught by Sumac
Wednesday April 30, 6:15-7:30 pm
Tricks are a great way to have fun, build focus and enhance the bond between you. You will teach some fun behaviors by breaking the final task down, marking and rewarding baby steps towards a fun end product. Pick up an object, 101 things to do with a box, weaving through legs, paws on board (skate board) or other tricks may be taught. Dogs must have basic skills and be able to work around other dogs.