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Companion
Dog Training
Our rule about training equipment.
No
matter what you use, if you don't have to use it, it's
the right one.
If you keep having to
use it you should be trying something else!
Training is communication between the dog and the handler, not what
piece of training equipment the dog is wearing or what type of
treats we have in our pockets! Each
dog and handler team we see is worked on an individual basis.
As the handler, you have to decide for yourself what method is best
for you and your dog. You have to set your own limits on the
way you deliver your praise or discipline, and find your own key as
to how much is enough for your own pet dog. Both praise and
discipline delivered in a fair, balanced way will help you build a
respectful relationship with your dog. We aren't naive enough
to believe that every dog is "good" all of the time, just
like every dog isn't "bad" all of the time, so it is
important for you to sort out the acceptable behaviours from the
unacceptable behaviours and clearly communicate your limits to your
pet.
DaMax Kennels
offers different courses designed for all types of dogs of any
age. All courses have a Training manual available for
purchase that includes
canine communication and behavioural development charts, information on
equipment, training tips, recognizing behaviour problems, behaviour
modifications, vaccinations, parasites, house-training, and the Canine
Good Neighbour Test. The Introductory class is a two hour Power
Point presentation, with course explanations and a demonstration. The
group lessons are one hour, once per week. Graduation classes are on
the last week of each course.
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OBEDIENCE
CLASS SCHEDULE
OUR BASIC
OBEDIENCE CLASSES WILL BE STARTING ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH. AND
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH. FROM 7PM.- 8PM. ON
SATURDAY 13TH. FROM 10AM TO 11AM. PUPPY & BACK TO BASICS
ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION ON THOSE DATES. ALL
CLASSES ARE SIX WEEKS IN LENGTH AT A COST OF $90. PER SESSION.
TRAINING MANUALS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE @ $10. |
Our
Facility
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our newly renovated training area, with more room, bigger mats, two
entrances with doors for privacy and a brand new easy access
staircase! Our reception area includes pictures of all of the
different breeds we have seen through our doors since opening
in the spring of 2000. Each class is outlined, training flyers
and business cards give all of the information you may need to let
your friends know all about us. We welcome anyone, with or
without your dog, to come and visit us anytime. Sit in on any
class by giving us a call so we can greet you at the door. We
want everyone to know how much fun we have when we are
training! For the best references, ask our students and watch
their progress along the way.
Our Matted training
area is over 2000' sq. that includes a classroom for video
presentations, magazine and book library, and information booklets and
sheets that are available to all of our students. We have a wide
variety of training equipment that is available to use and purchase by
each student. You have the choice to decide what works best for
you and your dog!
Head
Start Obedience - This class is designed for pups that are
over 8 weeks old and under 3 months, or if a new dog has recently
become a part of your family. It's also intended for people who
have never owned a dog before, or if it has been a long time since a
dog as been part of their family. It's a private class with you
and your pet one on one. It covers a wide range of canine
behaviours, manners and general information necessary to help your family
understand it's newest member. My students best describe this
class as "How not to wreck your dog!"
One hour course $ 50.00 at our facility. One hour in
your own home is $75.
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CGN
Preparation Class - Maxine has been a Certified CGN
evaluator since 2003. Any breed or mixed breed of dog over 6
months old may participate. Basic manners are emphasized. Come, Sit, Down,
Stay, and walking on a leash are some of the skills that
your dog will use during this course. This class is recognized by the
CKC and all passing dogs will receive a certificate issued by
the CKC and registered dogs will receive the designated letters
behind their names of "CGN" as it is a recognized
obedience title.
2 week
course (one hour per week) $40.00+GST with CGN testing included
on week 2
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Basic
& Beginners'Class - Beginners' class is designed for
puppies that are over 3 months old. Basic class is designed for
dogs over 6 months old. Basic Manners are emphasized. Come,
Sit, Down, Stay, Off, Quiet, Lets Go, Wait, Heel and O.K. are some of
the new Vocabulary words that your dog will learn. How to
achieve the Proper Discipline level for your dog and Learning
Canine Body Language in order to be clear about what you
want are also the two main goals for this class. Everyone
learns how to praise the good dog, whether you wish to use treats,
toys or pats. We work intensively on coming when called,
distractions, heeling and the automatic sit. There is a test
day, with graduation certificates awarded to all
participants. Taking the time to train your pet shows
us that you care enough to have your pet be the best friend and neighbour
he can be. Nutrition, grooming and first aid information are included in
this class, with plenty of hands-on work. HOME WORK SHEETS ARE
INCLUDED EACH WEEK.
6 week
course (one hour per week $90.00+GST MANUAL $10.
EXTRA
Back
To Basics Class -This class is design for
those dogs and handlers that have completed a basic course here at
DaMax and are interested in practicing and refining the skills they
have already accomplished without adding the difficulty level of the
Intermediate course. In this class we would start directly into our heeling skills with emphasis on
recalls and stays. Then we will go outside for the distance recalls
and some play skills if the group permits. ATTENTION
training is the key to this class. This class will
also be expected to participate in the Canine Good Neighbour program
and test for the certificate.
6 week course (one hour per
week NO MANUAL)
$75. + GST
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Intermediate
/ Rally-Obedience Class - This class is designed for the graduates of the
basic class. Known as the tune-up class, it includes
everything that you learned in basic class, fine tuning what you
already know, plus a few new things. Achieving a quicker,
cleaner response time with fewer cues and less work on your part is
one of the goals of this class. We are also going to concentrate
on how not to use training equipment, but how to gain the undivided
attention of your dog. A favorite training rule of ours is, if
you have the dog's eyes, you have the dogs brain! Use
it! Drop on command, recalls to heel, swing finish,
quarter turns, figure 8's and in motion stands, sits and downs are
some of the new moves we will be learning. You will earn your
certificate by demonstrating your skills of communication on leash,
hands-free and off-leash. Rally-Obedience exercises are mixed in
at each class so we can achieve an entire routine in the last two
weeks of the course.
We learn lots of new
words and actions that will improve your outside control where there
are distractions too numerous to mention. Two of the most needed, but
seldom achieved commands we see as trainers, heel and come are
emphasized as well as all of the moves we learn during the Intermediate
class. Walking on the
leash and public manners are also stressed here.
6 week course Cost -
$90.00 + GST (one hour per week ) MANUAL $10.
Advanced
/ Agility Intro Class - Learning new behaviours that build a stronger bond
between the handler and their dog is emphasized in this class.
We learn lots of new words and actions that will impress you and your
friends! The finished product of your efforts will be a
dog that can respond to voice and hand cues that are primarily
done off-leash. Free heeling, finishes, drop on command,
recalls, in-motion stands, sits and downs, long sit-stays, and long
down-stays are all achieved in this class. Introduction
to Agility If you have ever seen agility dogs on the
television or seen them in person you will be amazed! In this
class you will be learning the basics/rules of the sport and have
the opportunity to run routines, after we have learned how to walk!
4
week
course (one hour per week NO MANUAL) $60.00+GST
If you are interested in one of these classes and would like to sign
up, please contact us using our CONTACT FORM.
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