Reactive to Relaxed Dog - Human Skills Group Class
For any dog considered 'Reactive' and is also perfect for Fearful, Anxious or Frustrated dogs too!
(no prerequisite)
Start date: Thursday, September 12, 2024 (No class on September 19th, to allow time to complete assigned week 1 homework)
End date: Thursday, October 10th , 2024 (Last class is a 60 Minute Virtual lesson to practice skills)
Time: 6:15pm - 7:45pm 90 minutes +/-
There are NO DOGS FIRST CLASS.
Selected Demo Dogs, >>>> non-human reactive <<<<, may be used in week's 2 and 3.
Your Instructor is: Cathie Tims, CPDT-KA, FFCP, Cert. Separation Anxiety Consultant
Certified Professional Dog Trainer.
This Science & Reward Based Training class is 4 weeks in length 3 x 90 minute sessions, followed by 1 x 60 Minute virtual class for everyone to practice foundation skills taught over the 3 weeks.
You’ll then be ready to join our ongoing bi-monthly outdoor New West Walk & Train Group for Reactive Dogs, where you will have opportunities to practice outdoors in a controlled setting, with others, just like you!
Your First Walk & Train session is FREE! Additional sessions is by donation of a minimum $10.00.
Throughout classes we will touch on these important subjects specific to Reactive dogs:
- Why dog's do what they do, and why concerning behaviours increase in intensity and frequency
- Understanding what your dog is saying to you, ie body language
- The critical roles of management, prevention, decompression
- Physical & Emotional health, yours as well as your dog
Please let us know if you'd like your dog to participate by emailing cathie@cathiescanineconnection.com
- Building trust and a joyful on leash connection, beginning with foundation skills
- Emergency techniques when faced with triggers while on walks
- Leash walking & recall pattern games
- How to help your dog change it's emotional response to triggers, not always / only Counter Conditioning with food.
When you complete all 4 sessions of this program, you are eligible for one 60 minute private session with me at 50% off so you can practice the foundation skills me in person.
You’ll then be ready to join our ongoing bi-monthly, Walk & Train Reactive Dog group meet up, where you will have opportunities to practice outdoors in a controlled setting, with other dog guardians, just like you!
Your First Walk & Train session is FREE! Additional sessions is by donation of a minimum $10.00.
Cost: $225.00 plus tax
Location: Training Center - 305 Cedar Street, New Westminster, BC
Questions, please email info@cathiescanineconnection.com
* We are unable to offer make up classes, please make arrangements to attend all classes.
There are NO REFUNDS for unscheduled missed classes.