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Welcome To Our "Orientation" Session Packet
This "Orientation" is designed to answer questions regarding all aspects of the obedience course in which you have enrolled your dog. We will describe and demonstrate the equipment which you will require for this training course as well as suggest techniques which you may employ immediately to resolve home behavior problems which you are currently experiencing with your pet.
Since it is often difficult to anticipate all of the problems or questions, please feel free to ask questions at any time during this presentation. If you require more specific instructions regarding problems which have been covered in the orientation or are unclear regarding any of our recommendations, you are encouraged to speak to the trainer personally after the session.
This orientation is designed to provide information related to our training course. For more in-depth information regarding healthcare, feeding, first aid, adopting an adult pet, pet-child relationships, behavior problems, advanced training and other pet related topics, we suggest that you consider enrolling in our "Phone Consultation" Service. Feel free to ask the trainer for our In-Home Services brochures after the orientation.
If you are willing to follow our recommendations and work diligently with your dog over the next 8 weeks, you will achieve the goal of transforming your dog into a happy and well mannered companion. Our goal is to help you to develop a good "working relationship" with your dog which will add joy and love to both of your lives.
Since it is often difficult to anticipate all of the problems or questions, please feel free to ask questions at any time during this presentation. If you require more specific instructions regarding problems which have been covered in the orientation or are unclear regarding any of our recommendations, you are encouraged to speak to the trainer personally after the session.
This orientation is designed to provide information related to our training course. For more in-depth information regarding healthcare, feeding, first aid, adopting an adult pet, pet-child relationships, behavior problems, advanced training and other pet related topics, we suggest that you consider enrolling in our "Phone Consultation" Service. Feel free to ask the trainer for our In-Home Services brochures after the orientation.
If you are willing to follow our recommendations and work diligently with your dog over the next 8 weeks, you will achieve the goal of transforming your dog into a happy and well mannered companion. Our goal is to help you to develop a good "working relationship" with your dog which will add joy and love to both of your lives.
What You Will Learn
Basic Obedience Training: Sit, Come, Down, Stay, Stand and Heel on Leash.
Problem Correction Training: Chewing, Barking, Pulling, Biting, Jumping on People and other common problems
Practical Applications Of Basic Obedience Training:
*Walking on a leash without pulling.
*Standing for grooming or examination by your vet.
*Coming to you when called.
*Sitting, standing or lying down on command.
*Staying where you leave him until you release him.
*Curbing destructive behaviors such as chewing, digging and biting.
*Not fighting with other dogs.
*Being obedient and mannerly in distracting situations.
Problem Correction Training: Chewing, Barking, Pulling, Biting, Jumping on People and other common problems
Practical Applications Of Basic Obedience Training:
*Walking on a leash without pulling.
*Standing for grooming or examination by your vet.
*Coming to you when called.
*Sitting, standing or lying down on command.
*Staying where you leave him until you release him.
*Curbing destructive behaviors such as chewing, digging and biting.
*Not fighting with other dogs.
*Being obedient and mannerly in distracting situations.
Required Equipment
Choke Collar
The choke collar should be approximately 2 inches larger than the diameter of your dog's neck. To measure your dog for a choke collar, run a piece of string around your dog's neck and add two inches to the length. Then choose the collar closest to this length.
Your dog must be WEARING his choke collar and leash when you bring him into class.
Your dog must be WEARING his choke collar and leash when you bring him into class.
10 Foot Cotton Web Leash
The 10 foot cotton web leash is available in various colors at most pet shops. Please do not get a leash longer than 15 feet. These leashes are also available in a nylon version which is slightly more expensive and is also more abrasive to the handler's hands. You will need this leash by the 5th week of class.
All equipment should be purchased from a quality pet shop rather than a food or variety store.
All equipment should be purchased from a quality pet shop rather than a food or variety store.
Leather Leash
The leash must be 6 foot long and should be made of a good quality flexible leather no more than 3/4 inches wide. Quality leashes are either braided on each end or both stitched and braided. Leashes which are only riveted without additional reinforcement are not acceptable. Nylon leashes (6 feet long) are acceptable but are more abrasive to the handler's hands.
Special Considerations
1. Feed your dog a light meal before class (the rest of his meal after class).
2. If your dog comes into “heat” do not bring her to class during her heat cycle. However, YOU should come to class to observe the lessons so that you can work with your dog at home. After her heat cycle has ended give her a good bath before she returns to class.
3. Be sure that your dog is current on all shots, including DHL, Parvo, Kennel Cough and Rabies vaccinations.
2. If your dog comes into “heat” do not bring her to class during her heat cycle. However, YOU should come to class to observe the lessons so that you can work with your dog at home. After her heat cycle has ended give her a good bath before she returns to class.
3. Be sure that your dog is current on all shots, including DHL, Parvo, Kennel Cough and Rabies vaccinations.
Course Curriculum
CLASS ONE:
Orientation - This class is without dogs- A questions and answer session period with general discussion of home behavior problems such as chewing, barking, biting, and housebreaking. Required training equipment is demonstrated and discussed.
CLASS TWO:
First obedience Class/Exercises. Beginning Heeling and Leash Walking including U-turns and About Turns. Beginning Sit and Stay work.
CLASS THREE:
Additional Heeling Techniques. Intermediate sit and stay work with distractions. Beginning Down & Down-Stay exercises.
CLASS FOUR:
Advanced sit/stay with distractions Heeling Techniques with automatic sit. Advanced down stay with distractions. Figure 8 Heeling exercises. Beginning Stand and Stand-Stay exercises.
CLASS FIVE:
Heeling on loose lead with figure 8. Sit, Down and Stand Stays at a distance. Beginning Recall (Come) exercises with sit in front. Continuing work on home behavior problems.
CLASS SIX:
Recall, sit-stay, down-stay & stand-stay with distractions. Intermediate recall exercise & "Return to Heel" (Finish) exercise.
CLASS SEVEN:
On-lead Heel, sit stay, down stay, stand stay. Intermediate on-lead recall exercise with "Return to Heel". Polishing on all exercises.
CLASS EIGHT:
Graduation - Exercises are conducted by AKC "Pre-Novice" regulations. Dogs compete and are scored on their performance of each exercise. “Graduate” medallions are awarded for all qualifying dogs. Gold, silver and bronze medallions are awarded for first , second, third and fourth place scores. Medallions are awarded for “Most Improved Dog”. Class pictures are taken (photos are posted on the Establishment Dog Training website at www.EstablishmentDogTraining.com, on the“Photos” page and are available for download to students at no charge).
Orientation - This class is without dogs- A questions and answer session period with general discussion of home behavior problems such as chewing, barking, biting, and housebreaking. Required training equipment is demonstrated and discussed.
CLASS TWO:
First obedience Class/Exercises. Beginning Heeling and Leash Walking including U-turns and About Turns. Beginning Sit and Stay work.
CLASS THREE:
Additional Heeling Techniques. Intermediate sit and stay work with distractions. Beginning Down & Down-Stay exercises.
CLASS FOUR:
Advanced sit/stay with distractions Heeling Techniques with automatic sit. Advanced down stay with distractions. Figure 8 Heeling exercises. Beginning Stand and Stand-Stay exercises.
CLASS FIVE:
Heeling on loose lead with figure 8. Sit, Down and Stand Stays at a distance. Beginning Recall (Come) exercises with sit in front. Continuing work on home behavior problems.
CLASS SIX:
Recall, sit-stay, down-stay & stand-stay with distractions. Intermediate recall exercise & "Return to Heel" (Finish) exercise.
CLASS SEVEN:
On-lead Heel, sit stay, down stay, stand stay. Intermediate on-lead recall exercise with "Return to Heel". Polishing on all exercises.
CLASS EIGHT:
Graduation - Exercises are conducted by AKC "Pre-Novice" regulations. Dogs compete and are scored on their performance of each exercise. “Graduate” medallions are awarded for all qualifying dogs. Gold, silver and bronze medallions are awarded for first , second, third and fourth place scores. Medallions are awarded for “Most Improved Dog”. Class pictures are taken (photos are posted on the Establishment Dog Training website at www.EstablishmentDogTraining.com, on the“Photos” page and are available for download to students at no charge).
Training Class Check List
1. Six foot leather, cotton web or nylon leash.
2. Chain choke collar (metal) approximately 2 inches larger than the circumference of dog’s neck for most breeds.
3. 10 or 15 foot cotton web leash (needed for the 4th week of class).
4. Your dog’s "tags" should be worn on his buckle collar NOT on the training collar.
5. Your dog should be wearing his choke collar with the leash attached to it when you bring him into class.
6. Please remember to keep your dog on a short leash and away from other dogs during the first few classes.
7. Feed your dog a light meal (~ 1/3 of his regular evening meal) before bringing him to class.
8. Practice exercises learned in class for 15 minutes twice a day at least one hour apart.
9. Female dogs that come into season (heat) during the class should not be brought to class.
The owner should attend the classes during the two weeks of the heat cycle and continue to practice with their dog at home. After the heat cycle ends, your dog should be given a bath and brought back into class.
Important:
Please remember to clean up after you dog before, during and after classes.
Bags and receptacles are provided at the training hall.
2. Chain choke collar (metal) approximately 2 inches larger than the circumference of dog’s neck for most breeds.
3. 10 or 15 foot cotton web leash (needed for the 4th week of class).
4. Your dog’s "tags" should be worn on his buckle collar NOT on the training collar.
5. Your dog should be wearing his choke collar with the leash attached to it when you bring him into class.
6. Please remember to keep your dog on a short leash and away from other dogs during the first few classes.
7. Feed your dog a light meal (~ 1/3 of his regular evening meal) before bringing him to class.
8. Practice exercises learned in class for 15 minutes twice a day at least one hour apart.
9. Female dogs that come into season (heat) during the class should not be brought to class.
The owner should attend the classes during the two weeks of the heat cycle and continue to practice with their dog at home. After the heat cycle ends, your dog should be given a bath and brought back into class.
Important:
Please remember to clean up after you dog before, during and after classes.
Bags and receptacles are provided at the training hall.
The First Class Can Be A Little Hectic
Because this is a new experience for your dog, the first class “with dogs” is often a bit noisy and a challenge to manage. Other classes are ending before your class begins. The next class will be waiting to begin their class when your class ends. Therefore, please keep your dog on a short leash, under control and at a safe distance from other dogs before, during and after your class. This will assure a safe environment for all students.
Important Notice To All Students
DO NOT, under any circumstances, allow your dog to “relieve” itself on the church walkways or lawns or on the neighbor’s lawns or walkways. Please walk them only in the parking area away from the church and clean up with the bags provided in the classroom.
When walking your dog, carry a plastic bag (available on the table just inside the door to the training hall) with you and use it to pick up after your dog. Plastic bags are available in the classroom. If you do not see them on the table, ask the instructor to give you one. The plastic bags should then be deposited into the dumpsters in the alley or into the garbage can marked“EDT” outside the entrance to the church. DO NOT place bags in the garbage cans in the church lobby.
THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
We have very good relations with the church and the neighbors and we want them to remain that way.
It is unpleasant for the parishioners to see yellow stains in the snow or dog dropping along the walkways when they arrive for church on Sunday mornings. Some neighbors have taken photographs of people who walk their dogs on their lawns. Please be responsible about your pet so that we can demonstrate that dog owners are good neighbors.
When walking your dog, carry a plastic bag (available on the table just inside the door to the training hall) with you and use it to pick up after your dog. Plastic bags are available in the classroom. If you do not see them on the table, ask the instructor to give you one. The plastic bags should then be deposited into the dumpsters in the alley or into the garbage can marked“EDT” outside the entrance to the church. DO NOT place bags in the garbage cans in the church lobby.
THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
We have very good relations with the church and the neighbors and we want them to remain that way.
It is unpleasant for the parishioners to see yellow stains in the snow or dog dropping along the walkways when they arrive for church on Sunday mornings. Some neighbors have taken photographs of people who walk their dogs on their lawns. Please be responsible about your pet so that we can demonstrate that dog owners are good neighbors.
How To Use A Choke Collar
For visual instructions, click here.
Step 1:
Hold the collar by one ring so that it is hanging straight down
Step 2:
Let the chain part of the collar drop down through the bottom ring making a "loop", as soon as it has "dropped through" then just pull on the loop that you have made. The collar will then form the actual collar that will slip over the dog's head.
Step 3:
Hold the collar so that it forms the letter P as you are looking at it.
Step 4:
Now, with your dog sitting at your left side, place the collar over the dog's head, from the front, putting his head through the letter "P" that you have made
Tip: Keep the collar LOOSE until your dog needs a correction. Then just give a quick sharp "snap" to the collar and release
Step 1:
Hold the collar by one ring so that it is hanging straight down
Step 2:
Let the chain part of the collar drop down through the bottom ring making a "loop", as soon as it has "dropped through" then just pull on the loop that you have made. The collar will then form the actual collar that will slip over the dog's head.
Step 3:
Hold the collar so that it forms the letter P as you are looking at it.
Step 4:
Now, with your dog sitting at your left side, place the collar over the dog's head, from the front, putting his head through the letter "P" that you have made
Tip: Keep the collar LOOSE until your dog needs a correction. Then just give a quick sharp "snap" to the collar and release
Memorandum
I’d like to highlight, in summary fashion, some of the points I made at the orientation. The success you enjoy from taking this course is going to be largely dependent upon your commitment to work with your dog for at least 15 minutes, twice a day between classes. You will be amazed at how bright your dog is, when he or she is given the opportunity and challenge to learn. Only you can provide that opportunity and challenge.
In this regard, there are certain things that you should do if you have to miss a class or if your dog is unable to attend a class. We hope that you don’t miss any classes; however, if absence becomes unavoidable, please call me to discuss the things.
In this regard, there are certain things that you should do if you have to miss a class or if your dog is unable to attend a class. We hope that you don’t miss any classes; however, if absence becomes unavoidable, please call me to discuss the things.
Beyond Basic: Intermediate and Advanced Training:
By the time graduation rolls around and the “student” earns his or her “Gradation Medal”, many students are interested in continuing to develop the skills learned in Basic Training. In response to requests from many of our graduates who want to go beyond Basic Training, we have developed a continuing course curriculum which provides a logical and challenging progression where Basic Training leaves off. It is our Intermediate Level of training.
All of the Intermediate courses are primarily designed for the average pet owner rather than those who wish to compete in regulation dog sport competition. They include a combination of off-leash training, intermediate and advanced obedience, jumping, agility (obstacle course) and tricks (such as “take a bow”, “find my keys”, “wave hello”).
The Intermediate courses are designed to enable your dog to make a smooth and effective transition into our advanced “Pi Square” courses which offer Advanced Obedience (scent discrimination, directed jumping, directed retrieve), Rally, Advanced Tricks (close the door, turn on the light, get me a soda from the refrigerator), Flyball (a team relay race for dogs), and Advanced Agility (EDT has all AKC and UKC agility obstacles as well as a few that we have personally designed).
Pi Square training groups have become as much “social groups” as they are “training groups”. They have orientations at a Pizza Parlor and for many, “training night” is a time to get out of the house and enjoy some time with other dog-lovers.
Whether or not you decide to continue on beyond the Basic Obedience level, we hope that you enjoy and benefit from our course. At the very least, you will convince your friends and neighbors that you have the brightest dog on earth! I look forward to working together to transform your dog into a “Canine Good Citizen”.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Establishment Dog Training offers 5 levels of training including Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Agility, Flyball, Rally, and Tricks. Each level of training requires successful completion of the previous levels. Off Leash training is available in Intermediate Level 1. Graduation from the Basic Obedience Class is required for participation in the Fun Level One class. All of our classes are geared toward having fun with your pet rather than competition in dog sports.
For Details: Click Here to view our Advanced Training Brochure in PDF Format and Click Here to view it in Word Format.
All of the Intermediate courses are primarily designed for the average pet owner rather than those who wish to compete in regulation dog sport competition. They include a combination of off-leash training, intermediate and advanced obedience, jumping, agility (obstacle course) and tricks (such as “take a bow”, “find my keys”, “wave hello”).
The Intermediate courses are designed to enable your dog to make a smooth and effective transition into our advanced “Pi Square” courses which offer Advanced Obedience (scent discrimination, directed jumping, directed retrieve), Rally, Advanced Tricks (close the door, turn on the light, get me a soda from the refrigerator), Flyball (a team relay race for dogs), and Advanced Agility (EDT has all AKC and UKC agility obstacles as well as a few that we have personally designed).
Pi Square training groups have become as much “social groups” as they are “training groups”. They have orientations at a Pizza Parlor and for many, “training night” is a time to get out of the house and enjoy some time with other dog-lovers.
Whether or not you decide to continue on beyond the Basic Obedience level, we hope that you enjoy and benefit from our course. At the very least, you will convince your friends and neighbors that you have the brightest dog on earth! I look forward to working together to transform your dog into a “Canine Good Citizen”.
SPECIAL NOTE:
Establishment Dog Training offers 5 levels of training including Basic Obedience, Intermediate Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Agility, Flyball, Rally, and Tricks. Each level of training requires successful completion of the previous levels. Off Leash training is available in Intermediate Level 1. Graduation from the Basic Obedience Class is required for participation in the Fun Level One class. All of our classes are geared toward having fun with your pet rather than competition in dog sports.
For Details: Click Here to view our Advanced Training Brochure in PDF Format and Click Here to view it in Word Format.