Paw Law Dog Training
25W775 Lake Street, Roselle, IL 60172 - 847-888-4725
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Positive Beginnings
(for any dog 5 months or older, or that has completed a puppy class with Paw Law or elsewhere. No upper age limit)
Beginning Obedience is for dogs that have completed a puppy class OR that are at least 20 weeks of age. Your dog is NEVER too old to join a beginning obedience class. The old saying that “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” is a LIE! This is a basic, doggy manners class where using learning theory and a clicker you will learn to teach sit, down sit/down stay, walk on a loose leash, come when called and leave it. We will also address common “problem” behaviors that you may be experiencing with your dog. You will learn to train your dog in the presence of distractions, and to only issue one command. Your dog CAN learn to do what you ask, even when there are 8 other dogs distracting your canine.
6-05-08 Thursdays @6PM
6-19-08 Thursdays @8PM
6-25-08 Wednesdays @6PM
6-28-08 Saturdays @1PM (no class July 5th)
7-08-08 Tuesdays @8:15PM
7-10-08 Thursdays @6PM
7-26-08 Saturdays @1PM
8-06-08 Wednesdays @6PM
8-14-08 Thursdays @8PM
8-30-08 Saturdays @1PM
9-02-08 Tuesdays @8:15PM
9-04-08 Thursdays @6PM
Class fee for 8-week class is $160.00
Stay There; Come Here; Settle Down (Must have taken Bow Wow Basics or have permission from Paw Law staff)
There are two things that can be lifesavers for your canine companion. One is a reliable recall, meaning your dog will come to you no matter what, even if he/she is romping with playmates. Getting a really reliable recall is an extensive process, however, this class will give you the tools you need for success in this area and will set your dog up to succeed. Like with our other canine classes, we will start the process with little or no distractions and build to a solid recall no matter what is going on around your dog. Owners are to bring a minimum 20' long leash (not a retractable leash) with them to class.
The other "lifesaver" is a solid stay. Stay is a real challenge for most dogs because the world around them is so exciting. It makes little sense to them to sit and watch the world go by. However, with a little patience and lots of reinforcement your dog can learn to stay until you tell him/her it is okay to get up, even if you leave the room.
This class will also teach the dog to go to his/her "place" and settle down. This is a great tool to have when the doorbell rings. Dog owners are to bring a bed, mat or rug with them to class.
Class Start Date
TBA
Let's Go For a Walk (Must have taken Bow Wow Basics or have permission from Paw Law staff)
Is walking your dog more of a chore than an enjoyment? The most common complaint Paw Law hears is "my dog is dragging me down the street when I walk him/her". Even small dogs can pull causing potential damage to their throats. Some owners resort to chains and prong collars in an attempt to get their dogs to stop pulling, but even these don't work for all dogs and many owners refuse to strangle their dogs just to go for a walk. This class will help the owner understand WHY the dog pulls and how to end the behavior using gentler methods than metal around the dogs' necks. Dogs will learn an "automatic sit" every time the owner stops.
Class Start Date
05-07-08 Wednesdays @ 6pm
05-17-08 Saturdays @ 1pm
05-29-08 Thursdays @ 8pm
06-18-08 Thursdays @ 6pm
Leash? I Don't Need No Stinking Leash!!! (Must have taken Bow Wow Basics or have permission from Paw Law staff)
Does your dog ignore you when he's off-lead? Refuse to come when called? Get sucked into the squirrel vortex and become deaf to your calls? Does he look at the leash coming off as an opportunity to visit the next county? Or are you a competition team and having trouble in the ring with distractions? Then this is the class for you. We will work on getting your dog to focus and pay attention to you. We will teach you and your dog skills which will make him want to work with and for you. The ultimate goal is to have your dog working off-lead by the end of the session. The skills you learn in this class will be appropriate for dogs at all levels of training. Bring a comfy mat, a toy your dog likes and many yummy treats to class each week. Be prepared to sit on the floor with your dog to do some massage/body work.
Class Start Date
7-12-08 Saturdays @3:15 PM
Canine Good Citizen Class
Class size is limited to 10 dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Class is a certification program that tests dogs in simulated everyday situations in a relaxed atmosphere. It identifies and rewards dogs that have the training and demeanor to be reliable family members. All dogs passing the Canine Good Citizen test can receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club.
The purpose of the Canine Good Citizen test is to ensure that our favorite companion, the dog can be a respected member of the community because it is trained to act mannerly in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs. The program embraces both pure bred and mixed breed dogs.
Training for the Canine Good Citizen is fun. Through it, you and your dog will establish a closer bond and your dog will have the added benefit of knowing how to please you. This test of your dog's manners and training is not a competition and does not require that you and your dog perform with precision.
Dogs enrolling in the CGC class must have completed a beginner’s obedience class and should know the basics of sit, down, stay, come when called and walking on a loose leash.
Class Start Date
TBA
Class fee for 8-week class & CGC Test is $160.00
Beyond Basic Obedience
This is an ongoing class, so participants may join at any time. Consecutive weekly attendance is not required.
Ongoing Fridays @ 6:30pm
Advanced Beginner/Refresher Obedience
Class Start Date
6-18-08 Wednesdays @ 6:00 PM
7-10-08 Thursdays @8PM
Advanced Obedience
Competition Obedience
This class is geared for those who want to continue obedience training with their pets for fun or obedience competition. Classes will focus on sharpening existing skills and adding slight distractions to obtain reliability necessary to compete with your dog. New exercises such as retrieving a dumbbell, drop on recall, etc. will be introduced. This class will also introduce the dogs and handlers to the latest rage in obedience competition -- Rally Obedience.
Class Start Date
TBA