Central Bark

	Puppy Kindergarten This class is designed for puppies up to 6 months of age.  Commands that will be introduced and taught are: come, sit, down, stay, leave it, off and leash walking.  Discussion and problem solving of housebreaking, crate training, mouthing, jumping, barking and more are covered during classes.
	Obedience Level 1 Dogs and older puppies over 6 months of age are welcomed in this class that will teach the basic commands of: come, sit, down, stay, leave it, off and leash walking.  Off leash training in commands is introduced in these sessions.  Behavioral opportunities are also discussed and training introduced to resolve the issues.
	Obedience Level 2     Dogs who have completed Obedience Level 1 or have instructor approval are welcomed to train and practice:  the Canine Good Citizen exercises, off leash commands and distraction exercises.
	APDT Rally  Will return September 23, 2010 Rally is a fun sport where you and your dog demonstrate obedience skills while navigating a course.  This sport promotes the development of a positive relationship between handler and dog, having fun and improving obedience skills. Prerequisite:  Obedience 1 or Instructor approval.
	Rowdy Rover Is your dog scared, feisty, fearful, cautious or reactive?  Learn how to control and manage your dog around the stimulus that is causing them to be uncomfortable or uncontrollable.  Techniques and exercises are taught to the handler to help them understand their dogs behavior and manage their dogs more effectively.
	Agility  Will Return in September 23, 2010 Interested in learning agility, but not interested in competing?  These sessions teaches you how to have a successful relationship with your dog while teaching your dog to navigate jumps, tunnels, chutes, weave poles, A-frames, dog walks, teeters and more!  These are great sessions for dogs and humans who want to do more than basic obedience.  If you are interested in recreational or backyard agility these sessions are designed for you!
	Flyball Does your dog like tennis balls and enjoy jumping?  Train your dog to play and compete in the fast pace sport of flyball.  Flyball is a relay race for dogs where the dogs jump over 4 hurdles that are in a straight line and retrieve a tennis ball and bring it back to you.  Both dogs and handlers enjoy this popular sport.  Flydogs will be recruiting dogs for our Flyball team from this class!
	Trick Training  Will return September 22, 2010 Entertain family and friends as your dog  learns how to shake, roll over, bow, wave, weave, crawl, beg, paw at their nose, put their toys away and catch a treat off their nose.  This class is about having fun with your dog while learning new tricks.  Your dog may already roll over, sit up and shake paw....but how about twisting, turning, weaving, fetching you a handkerchief?  These tricks and more are taught in this fun class.
	Summer Specials 7/15/2010 - "Dog Behavior" - Your dog is communicating to you.  Do you know what she's trying to tell you?  During this session we will teach skills to help you understand her better.  Example:  My dog's tail is wagging - Is she happy, stressed, frustrated?  Tail wags have many meanings, learn more in this session. 7/22/2010 - "Dog Play Group Behavior" - Is my dog happy and comfortable while playing with other dogs? When should I stop my dog from playing?  Is this play too rough?  Learn this and more while we observe the dogs in play groups. Unacceptable dog behavior will not be allowed by dogs in this session.  No aggressive dogs allowed. 7/29/2010 - "Sit/Down/Stay Refresher" - These commands and other Obedience commands will be reviewed in this session. 8/19/2010 - "Dog Sport Sampler" - Try Agility, Flyball and Rally during this session.  Not sure if your dog is interested in a sport, this is a great time to try one out! The Summer Specials have been a huge success, so we have decided to offer Sunday Specials starting in September!  Watch our website or join us on facebook for more information.

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE:

Monday 6:30 p.m.        Puppy Kindergarten

In Home Lessons
 
Don't have time for a class?  Does your dog need to learn, or be reminded of the  basic obedience commands of sit, down, stay, come and more?  Do you want to teach your dog some new tricks, or learn a new sport?  Does your dog have a behavioral opportunity that needs to be changed?  Lessons are designed for your specific needs and are taught at your home and can involve the entire family.  

	Puppy Kindergarten Skills that are taught include name recognition, sit, down, stay, come, leave it and walking on leash.  Puppy behavior problems of housebreaking, crate training, jumping, chewing and biting will be addressed.
	Basic Obedience Level 1 Designed for the adolescent and older dog, the basic obedience sessions focuses on changing problem behaviors through positive training and as refresher training on the basic obedience commands.   You will learn how to positively and motivationally teach your dog to sit, come, stay, down and walk on a leash.  These sessions are for all dogs over 6 months of age that need to learn how to be a positive member of your family.
	Basic Obedience Level 2 Prepare your dog for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test while improving you and your dog's obedience skills.  We will practice all of the exercises that are tested in the CGC.  New skills introduced will be off leash walking and retrieving.
	Behavioral Opportunities Is your dog shy, fearful, lacks confidence, reactive to people, dogs other animals?  You will learn techniques to help manage your dogs behavior and teach you and your dog to be better partners.  These lessons will focus on your dog's specific opportunities and train you on behaviors to use to help your dog be more comfortable in situations where they've reacted negatively.
	Trick Training Entertain family and friends as your dog  learns how to shake, roll over, bow, wave, weave, crawl, beg, paw at their nose, put their toys away and catch a treat off their nose.  These sessions are all about having fun with your dog while learning new tricks.  Your dog may already roll over, sit up and shake paw....but how about twisting, turning, weaving, fetching you a handkerchief?  These tricks and more are taught in these fun sessions.
	K-9 Disc Teach your dog to play disc like those dogs on TV or at the park.  Tricks taught include flips, spins, overs, and many more.  Learn how to throw the disc with a variety of grips and spins.  Teach your dog how to safely catch and retrieve the disc.  You'll be instructed on how to design your  unique freestyle routine to show off your dogs talents.

K-9 DISC SEMINARS:

Contact Mare Potts at flydogs3@aol.com, 630-202-9716