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Q. How long are your
classes? |
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A. All classes are six weeks, one day a week, for one hour
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Q. How much are the
classes? |
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A. Sixty dollars |
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Q. How much are private
lessons? |
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A. An evaluation is $45.00 and private lessons are $35.00 per
hour |
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Q. How many dogs are in
a class? |
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A. Ten dogs and their owners is a maximum class size
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Q. How do we sign up
for class? |
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A. You can register over the phone - 509.747.4043 - then
come the first night of class, fill out your registration form,
and pay the fee at that time. |
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Q. How old must my
puppy be to attend classes? |
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A. Between twelve to sixteen weeks of age. Your puppy must be
completely up to date with vaccines. Proof of vaccination will
be required the first night of class. |
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Q. Is my dog too old to
learn? |
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A. No dog is ever too old to learn. |
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Q. Is it too late for
my dog? |
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A. Every dog can be rehabilitated; however it takes a bit longer
for an older dog that is set in his ways to change. |
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Q. My dog is showing
aggression towards people. Can he still be in a class? |
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A. No. He must come in for a private consultation. We will then
set a course to correct his aggression. |
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Q. My dog is aggressive
towards other dogs. Can he still be in class? |
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A. Not until he is evaluated. Some dogs are just afraid and are
acting tough. Some dogs really want to eat other dogs. Until we
can see what his true intentions are, he is not safe to have
around a group of dogs |
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Q. What sort of collar
will I need? |
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A. We allow each person to decide their collar of choice.
Harnesses are the only restraint we do not allow. If what you
choose is not effective, we will suggest trying another type of
collar. |
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Q. How long is my leash
supposed to be? |
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A. You will need a six foot leash and a twenty foot long line
for family dog classes. You will need a three foot leash for
competitive obedience. |
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Q. Do we bring treats? |
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A. We do not require treats for family dog classes; however if
you like using them we will show you how to use them correctly.
We do require treats for competitive obedience classes. |
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Q. Can my whole family
come to the family dog class? |
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A. Yes, we encourage everyone that is responsible for the dog to
come if at all possible. Young children must be supervised by an
adult. |
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Q. We have two dogs.
Can we bring both of them? |
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A. Yes, however each dog will need a different handler. |
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Q. I want my child to
learn to train the dog. Is this okay? |
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A. Yes, as long as he/she is old enough and strong enough to
handle the dog. It is important for an adult to accompany them
and help out as needed. |
