Paw Law Dog Training
&
Sports Academy

1053 E. Lake Street, Hanover Park, IL 60133  847-888-4725

 

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.

Class Start Dates       

05-05-10             Wednesdays @6PM

05-13-10             Thursdays @8PM

05-27-10             Thursdays @6PM

06-05-10             Saturdays @10:30AM

06-16-10             Wednesdays @6PM

07-08-10             Thursdays @8PM

07-22-10             Thursdays @6PM

08-07-10             Saturdays @10:30AM

08-25-10             Wednesdays @6PM

09-09-10             Thursdays @8PM

09-16-10             Thursdays @6PM

 

 

Class fee for 8-week class is $125.00

Leash? I Don't Need No Stinking Leash!!! (Must have taken Positive Beginnings 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                                

TBA            

   Class fee for 6-week class is $125.00

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.

06-05-10             Saturdays @11:30AM

Class fee for 8-week class & CGC Test is $130.00

 

Beyond Basic Obedience (Novice Competition Exercises)

This class is for dogs and handlers who have completed a Beginning Obedience class (or have the equivalent basic skills). Exercises will include: Loose Leash Walking/Heeling, Stand for Exam, Recalls and Sit and Down Stays. This is a fun class for either bonding with your dog through additional training, or to start training for Novice competition obedience. This is an ongoing class, so participants may join at any time.  Consecutive weekly attendance is not required.

Class Start Date                                              

Ongoing*   Fridays @ 6:30PM

   Class fee for 8-week class is $125.00

Advanced Beginner/Refresher Obedience

Class Start Date                                              

TBA 

   Class fee for 8-week class is $125.00

 

Advanced Obedience (Focus on Canine Good Citizen Exercises)

Class Start Date                                              

TBA            

   Class fee for 8-week class is $125.00

 

Advanced Competition Obedience (Novice/Open)

In this class we will continue to proof the novice competition obedience exercises, including off-leash heeling.  New exercises (Open Competition Obedience) such as retrieving a dumbbell, drop on recall, etc. will be introduced.  This is an ongoing class, so participants may join at any time.  Consecutive weekly attendance is not required.

Class Start Date                                              

Ongoing*   Fridays @ 7:30PM

   Class fee for 8-week class is $125.00

 

* Ongoing means that this class is one of Paw Law's "Punch/Training Card*" classes.  Punch cards are purchased the first day of class and are valid for 10 weeks after purchase (5 weeks if your are using one card for multiple dogs or multiple classes).  In other words, you have 10 weeks to use up 8 punches.  After 10 weeks, the card expires.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  Pay Law's punch cards are NOT transferable to any other dog.  Paw Law is NOT responsible for lost cards.  If an owner forgets their card, they will be required to pay $18 (cash, check, or credit card) for that night's class.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  There are NO refunds for unused punches on a punch/training card.  Contact Jan Hicks, 847/888-4725; Jan@pawlaw.com for more information.

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