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Classes are held in Scarborough & Gorham, Maine,
& Center Conway, NH.
All classes use positive reinforcement training!
Each class meets for one hour per week.
207-642-3693
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Beginner Manners Class
Through Gorham Recreation
6 weeks for one hour per week: $195
Teach your dog the basics like Come When Called, Loose Leash Walking, Stay, Drop It and much more while practicing with distractions: other people and dogs. Jumping on people is covered as well, and you will learn
strategies to help with common pet dog issues. Dogs need to be current on rabies and core vaccines (DHPP).
No prerequisites. For dogs at least 4 months old when class starts. All classes are on-leash.
NEXT CLASS starts Sunday, September 15, 2024
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
First class is online via Zoom @ 12:00 p.m.
All other classes held inside the gym at the Little Falls Recreation Center,
40 Acorn Street, Gorham, Maine.
All Classes below are in Center Conway, NH
2928 East Conway Rd., Center Conway, NH
207-642-3693
4 Week Class
For puppies between the ages of 10 weeks and 17 weeks old at the start of class
The first issue we will cover in class is how to handle puppy biting!
Yes, they all do it, but they sure have sharp teeth.
Learn how to kindly manage and redirect this behavior.
We will cover foundation behaviors like Housetraining,
Come When Called, Sit Sequence, Attention and Name Recognition.
Off-leash play is an important part of this class, and we will discuss appropriate
and inappropriate play behavior and when to interrupt.
We also introduce novel and interesting items to the pups each week
as a part of their socialization,
which is so much more than just exposing them to people and dogs.
Start Dates:
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 @ 1:30 pm
Runs through September 25, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024 @ 5:30 pm (No Class October 3)
Runs through October 10, 2024
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6 Week Classes
For dogs of any age (minimum age 4 months old)
Pet Dog 101 (Beginner)
Teach your dog the basics like Come When Called, Leash Walking, Stay and
much more while practicing in a room with other people and dogs.
Jumping on people is covered as well, and you will learn
strategies to help with common pet dog issues.
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 @ 12:00 pm (No Class October 2)
Runs through October 16, 2024
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Pet Dog 102 (Intermediate)
Improve your dog's ability to respond to you with increased distractions!
Your classmates will frequently be your distractors in this class where
we proof behaviors you have begun, as well as learn new behaviors,
like the best way to introduce dogs on-leash.
Thursday, September 12, 2024 @ 7:00 pm (No Class October 3)
Runs through October 24, 2024
Saturday, September 21, 2024 @ 11:30 am (No Class October 5 or October 26)
Runs through November 9, 2024
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3 Week Class
Over-Exuberant Greeters Class
Returning Fall 2024
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
at Little Falls Community Center, 40 Acorn St., Gorham, Maine
Does your dog want nothing more than to greet people by knocking them over and licking their faces? Using training and management we will improve your dog's greeting skills and learn how to set them up to succeed. This class will address both how to introduce your dog safely (and more calmly!) to visitors in your home, as well as how to introduce your dog to people when out for a leash walk. We will attend to individual dog owner concerns and modify exercises accordingly.
For class you will need:
● a treat pouch
● lots of lower value treats (processed dog treats that are small and your dog really likes)
● lots of higher value treats like deli meat or cheese cut up into small pieces
● your dog on a 6 foot leash attached to a body harness that has a clip on the back:required! One with a front clip too is helpful.
● your dog should be hungry, so please take up any food bowls by 9:00 a.m.
● a mat for your dog. Could be a yoga mat or a bath type mat. Not your dog's bed or crate mat: no bolsters.
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Please register for this class through the Gorham Recreation Department HERE
Scarborough, Maine Class
held outside in a parking lot with adjacent field
6 Week Class, one hour per week
The Next Step Intermediate Class
Will focus on increasing the level of distractions
that your dog can pay attention to you in!
You will work your dog off of other teams in some exercises, cover some new material, and strengthen your dog's previous work. Lot's of "Stay" work with distractions and many heeling exercises. All classes held outside. Any rain cancelations push the class out one week, so you will still get all 6 classes.
And learn the best way to introduce unfamiliar dogs on-leash!
prerequisite: a positive reinforcement Beginner Class. All classes are on-leash.
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The Fun Way to Optimize Owner/Pet Relationships! Raising Canine Maine
Mallory Hattie, CPDT-KA
Phone: 207-642-3693
Email: raisingcaninemaine@gmail.com
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