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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. |
