Think Pawsitive Dog Training, LLC

Classes

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Think Pawsitive Dog Training, LLC offers dog training classes in Ann Arbor.  Classes are designed for dogs at all different levels of training, from puppies to adults with classes ranging from basic to more advanced, and even specialized classes.

Class sizes are small which enables more individual attention as well as a less distracting atmosphere.  You will learn the skills to train your dog a variety of different cues with positive reinforcement clicker training.  
 
Classes are also supplemented with their very own yahoo! groups forums so you can ask questions about the class exercises throughout the week.  It's like a virtual classroom!

 

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Available Classes:

Puppy Preschool: $125
This 6 week class is designed with puppies in mind.Puppies have special needs.They are experiencing life for the first time, and everything is new to them.Puppies also have some very important social periods that they experience as they are developing their young minds.This class combines education about these different periods of social development, some basic obedience foundations, plus helpful hints on dealing with normal puppy behaviors like mouthing, house-training, chewing and much more!
* note: the first night of this class is orientation and you will not bring your dog.


Canine Elementary School: $120 
This 6 week beginner class focuses on basic pet manners and teaching your dog basic obedience skills.Some of the things that your dog will learn are sit, down, stay, attention, come when called, and loose-leash walking as well as to sit politely for a greeting and to wait at the door. This class is open to all beginner dogs.

*note: the first night of class is orientation; you will not bring your dog. 

For Starters:  $120 

Have one of those "stubborn"  "difficult" or notoriously "hard to train" dogs?  Did you know that clicker training works for them too?  Positive Reinforcement methods work for all breeds, but some are just not Lassie or the perfect golden down the block.  If you have one of these dogs, this class is designed to teach you why your dog isn't, well a lab when it comes to learning, and how you can still jump start training and make it into higher level classes, or just have a great canine companion.  This class covers the same material learned in Canine Elementary with a different flair.  :)

Canine Middle School: $70
This 4 week class is a continuation of the basic skills taught in the elementary class to help refine the skills of the behaviors learned.  Some new cues are added as well. It is a fun, fast-paced way to continue your dog's skills.  Canine Elementary and
Puppy Preschool graduates welcome!


Canine High School: $70

If you are interested in taking the CGC test with your dog this class will help prepare you and your dog.

 Control Unleashed: $120

Based on Leslie McDevitt's Control Unleashed, this 6 week class is designed to keep you and your dog on your toes!  You will encounter distractions during stays, recalls, and loose-leash walking that are designed to give you the skills to teach your dog to stay focused on you no matter what life throws at you.  Also includes beginner work into off leash training.  This class is open to Canine Middle School graduates. 

Rover Come!:  $70
This 4 week class is designed to specifically help with the dog that has trouble coming when called.  We will build on the skills learned in Canine Elementary regarding the recall, and really give you that extra help needed to get a solid foundation for a recall from your dog.
 

Leash Manners: $70
This 4 week class is designed to help your dog learn to walk nicely on a leash.  Most owners love to walk their dogs, but many dogs can be difficult to walk.  This class focuses on this one single area to help give you the tools to teach your dog to be a great walking partner.  This class will also build on the skills learned in the Canine Elementary class.


Tricks:  $70

This 4 week class embraces the fact that teaching your dog a trick is no different than teaching your dog a basic obedience cue.  Fun new tricks are taught each week to help emphasize the endless possibilities in training. 

 

Real World:   $70

This 4 week class takes your training savior-faire to the streets.  You will work basic sit, down, watch, leave-it, stays, recalls and controlled walking exercises in the din of the real life outside world in different locations around Chelsea and Dexter. 

 

Shape It Up:  $70

This 4 week class is designed for the clicker savvy dog.  Instead of lures and rewards you use shaping techniques to teach a variety of different behaviors and concepts.  This is a fun class for dogs of all ages that LOVE clicker training.  Not familiar with clicker training?  Take a look at one of our other awesome classes.

 

Something for everyone.

Think Pawsitive Dog Training LLC offers so many great classes!  So which class is right for me and my dog?

Under 6 Months:  Puppy Preschool is the place to start learning about clicker training, the basics of puppy raising and beginner training.  If you just graduated a puppy class then check out Canine Elementary.

Over 6 months:  Is your dog:  Just beginning training?  New to Clicker Training?  Or young and only focused in the house?  Canine Elementary School is a good start for you.

Do you have one of those "Difficult Breeds" that all the books call hard to train or stubborn?  Think Pawsitive Dog Training LLC has a special Canine Elementary style class for you called: For Starters.

Is your dog clicker savvy and already knows the basics?  Have you graduated Canine Elementary or another beginner program elsewhere?  Then Canine Middle School is the place to be.

Is your dog pretty good with sit down and stay, but awful on a leash?  Or walks fine unless there's a (choose one or all: person/dog/squirrel/leaf)? Leash Manners is a great choice.

Does your dog get stay and down but just won't come when called?  Or "only comes when he feels like it"? Check out Rover Come!

Do you have a pretty well-behaved dog but you want to do more?  Or are you thinking about competing in sports?  Or just want to give your dog an outlet and activity besides fetch a ball or a daily walk?  Or you really want to bond with your dog even more? Canine High School is the ultimate bonding and training experience.  Tricks and Shape It Up are great learning classes.  And Real World takes your training to the streets.

 Still not sure where to start?  Or have a shy or reactive dog and not sure if the classroom is right for you?  Call or email Sarah.


Think Pawsitive Dog Training Classes are offered at Arbor Dog Daycare.

Arbor Dog Daycare is a great solution for dog owners who are away during the day – while their dogs remain at home without social interaction or activity. For happy and content dogs, Arbor Dog Daycare will provide your dogs plenty of exercise and socialization.

Arbor Dog Daycare is a large, cage free facility located on a 6+ acre lot just north of Briarwood Mall / Eisenhower Parkway on South Main Street . There are three large indoor play areas to allow socialization based upon both size and/or temperament. All the dogs are continually supervised by well trained and caring staff.  To learn more about Arbor Dog Daycare visit
 
www.arbordogdaycare.com  

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Think Pawsitive Dog Training, LLC
Chelsea, MI 48118 USA

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