Obedience Training


POWER TO THE PUPPIES

In this hour-long class Hope Mielke will teach you how to start empowering your puppy to offer the behavior choices that work for both of you, including life skills like sit, down, leave it, come, focus, impulse control, and more. You'll also learn how to use various positive reinforcers, effectively socialize your puppy, and read the subtleties of body language so that you can better understand your puppy's communications with you. Of course, puppy essentials such as house-training, chewing, and learning to be gently restrained will be covered too! Lastly we hope to include some games, like Pass The Puppy, Musical Chairs, and the Best Of "Three Things I Love About My Puppy." Each week we will work on behaviors, allow periods of well-supervised play, and have a Q & A session.

PLEASE BRING TO EACH CLASS:

  • Harness (Front Clip is best, but not required) and 6 foot leash 
  • Generous amounts of treats (there will be some available)  
  • Mat upon which your puppy can lie down
  • Water and Bowl
  • Patience and a Sense of Humor!


Here's what you need to do to get signed up:

•    Make sure your puppy is at least 8 weeks old and has had their first round of vaccinations
•    If AACC is not your usual vet, please have your vet email us a copy of your puppy's current vaccination records to [email protected] 
•    Pay for the course in order to ensure that your spot is reserved by calling (970)-818-5054
•    Complete the DogTales Consent Form


We looking forward to empowering you and your puppy!

Behaviors covered will be sit, down, coming when called, matwork, attention and beginning of loose lead walking. Puppies will have opportunity to play together under supervision with emphasis on learning to break away from distractions.

Goals of this class are to start your puppy up the road to becoming a happy, focused, confident dog!

Large Breed puppies up to 4 months old and Small Breed puppies up to 5 months are welcome! Get your baby dogs off to a great start in this all positive reinforcement class! We hope to see you!

$150 - 7 weeks (1st week is puppy parents only) Click here for more info.



MORE POWER TO THE PUPPIES (6-12 months)

This hour-long class is designed to continue your (6-12 month old) teenage puppy's journey to becoming the focused, confident dog you want him or her to be! Hope Mielke will teach you life skills like manners in public, door etiquette, loose lead walking, focus, focus, and more focus, socialization and surviving puberty positively, agility for confidence building, tricks for fun and focus, essential skills such as sit, down, come and leave it will be reviewed and new ones such as stay, emergency recall, heeling and more will be learned. 

PLEASE BRING TO EACH CLASS:

  • Harness (Front Clip is best, but not required) and 6 foot leash
  • Generous amounts of treats (there will be some available) 
  • Mat upon which your puppy can lie down
  • Water and Bowl
  • Patience and a Sense of Humor!

Here's what you need to do to get signed up:
•    Make sure your puppy is 6 months old and up to date on all vaccinations, including bordetella
•    If AACC is not your usual vet, please have your vet email us a copy of your puppy's current vaccination records to [email protected] 
•    Pay for the course in order to ensure that your spot is reserved by calling (970)-818-5054
•    Complete the Dog Tales Consent Form


We looking forward to empowering you and your puppy!

Puppies up to 12 months old are welcome! Get your "high school" dogs off to a great start in this all positive reinforcement class! We hope to see you!

$130 - 6 weeks 


The Benefits of Training Your Dog

Obedience training teaches your dog to come when called, proper social behavior around people and other dogs, and self-control. In our classes you will also learn how to stop behaviors that can damage your loving relationship with your dog and encourage those good behaviors which will bond you and your dog for life. Dog Gives Paw to WomanPositive reinforcement dog training utilizes praise and rewards rather than punishment and corrections to teach dogs right from wrong. Treats, toys, praise and affection are used to REWARD your dog. Reward-based training allows for happy dogs, happy people and a strong and healthy relationship. Puppies are never too young to learn and older dogs are never too old to learn new behaviors. When your puppy starts going out in public, it is time to start class and teach him how to be a well-behaved community member.

Please contact us to sign your canine up for classes. We need to review vaccination records ahead of time, and the following paperwork is needed for your class. Please fill out prior to the first class:

New Client Form

DOGTALES Consent Form

Well behaved children are invited to attend our canine behavior classes. We expect them to follow our protocol for classroom etiquette:

  • Indoor voices
  • Gentle guidance for dogs
  • No food or drink
  • Adult supervision
  • No interaction with puppies/dogs other than their own without owner permission. 

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