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| Please join us for our next round of group classes. We have classes for dogs of all ages and abilities. Currently, we conduct group classes in three Berks County locations. Meet new dog parents, plan a dog party or enjoy watching your puppy play with other puppies. |
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| DOG-FRIENDLY TRAINING TO HELP YOU UNLEASH THE BEST IN YOUR DOG |
| Read all about joining a group training class. Attending an Awesome Dawgs group class provides your dog with valuable social skills. We encourage dogs to meet and greet the other people in class and to allow time for puppies to play together. Once you register for our group classes, we encourage you to contact us at any time during the 6 or 8 week session with questions or concerns. We feel it is important for you to address dog-training issues as they occur rather than having to wait until your next class for resolve. During Puppy and Level One classes we teach a variety of basic obedience cues such as sit, stay, down, off, leave-it and come when called. We also cover topics such as potty training, diet, exercise, grooming and discuss how to deal with unwanted behaviors such as jumping, nipping, chewing and barking. No previous training is required. Level Two class will teach you how to increase the proficiency of your dog's obedience around increasingly difficult distractions. Dogs will learn to heel, stand for examination and practice moving through an obedience course. One field trip to a public venue is included in this level. Puppy or Level One training is prerequisite. Level Three takes dogs on three or four outings, requiring them to be extremely attentive to their handlers in public settings. The ten points of the Canine Good Citizen test are introduced and the test is often given at the end of the course. Level Two or its equivalent is mandatory. Tricks, Fun and Games is a class which incorporates obedience skills with learning how to perform tricks such as spin, fetch, bow, shake, close the door and roll over. We play games in every class and the winners take home prizes (or eat them in class!). Prior obedience training and evaluation is necessary. CGC Preparation and Testing prepares dogs to take their Canine Good Citizen test. If they pass the test, they receive the CGC award from the American Kennel Club. This award (not an official title) signifies that a dog is trustworthy in public and is under his handler's control at all times. Please visit www.akc.org to learn more about the CGC test. Prior obedience training and evaluation is necessary. If you can not attend a class because of a schedule conflict, you can make it up at another time or location. Please fell free to give us a call or e-mail us if you have any questions regarding more details of group class training. Contact us Please go to our FAQ's page if you have unanswered questions regarding our services and business policies. Visit our Schedule page for times and dates of our next session. |