It’s true…sometimes they don’t always follow directions…

Muddy Paws can help create a happy, well mannered dog through positive reinforcement obedience training. In addition to teaching traditional obedience cues, we discuss learning theory, leadership exercises, and how to address common problem behaviors such as:
 

• Housebreaking
• Crate training
• Inappropriate chewing
• Nipping/mouthing
• Digging
• Pulling on the leash
• Not responding when called

With six different class levels, we are sure to fit your training needs!

Treat Your Dog And Yourself To Our NEWEST Board and Train

Hi! My name is Amelia Moore and I am the newest addition to the Muddy Paws training staff. We want to help you and your companion animals end the year on a a good note and start 2012 off on the right foot, or paw, with the introduction of our new board and train/daycare and train program. If your dog has never been trained or you just want to reinforce certain behaviours our program gives you the freedom to tailor the lessons to your needs. Below is a outline of course offerings, requirements and pricing.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Dogs are required to board for at least two nights per lesson or attend two consecutive full daycare days in a row.

2. You must be able to set aside 30 minutes to 1&1/2 hours (depending upon how many lessons were chosen) for an orientation which will include learned cue's, learning concepts, handling skills, proper clicker usage, when and how to use and interrupter and release, and why proper nutrition is important not only to your dogs overall health but to his/her learning success as well.

3. Owner must provide treats and/or agree, if the treats are not motivating enough, to treats I provide at owners expense. I promise nothing crazy but please do provide allergy information to avoid any problems. Clickers will be provided along with a folder containing handouts outlining what was learned and steps to reinforce the behavours at home.

PRICING:

$60 per day of daycare for the first lesson and $45 for each additional lesson (i.e. two consecutive days of daycare for one lesson, four days for two lessons and so on. Days can be split up however, for instance Monday/Tuesday for lesson one and Thursday/Friday for lesson two, just as long as each lesson takes place on two consecutive days).

$75 per night of boarding for the first lesson and $60 for each additional lesson (i.e two consecutive nights for one lesson, four for two lessons and so on).

$20 for a one hour orientaion sesson for new dog owners or people who just want to communicate better with their compainion animals.

LESSONS:

1. Watch, Sit, Shake

2. Come When Called, Leave It

3. Take It/Drop It, Down, Sit for Greeting

4. Loose Leash Walking, Stay

5. Wait, Mat Training, Spin

Please feel free to call with any questions or concerns. I look forward to working with you and your furry family members.

Family Dog/Good Manners Series

With our rolling enrollment format, you can take the whole series or pick and choose specific lessons and work on just those skills. All packages begin with orientation where you’ll learn about positive reinforcement methods, effectively communicating with your dog, and receive a clicker.

Orientation is held every Saturday at 11am

Classes are held on Fridays at 6pm and Saturdays at 12:30pm

Then start whenever you want!

Package A

Six classes, to be used within 4 months from the date of your first class.

Price: $120

Package B

Four passes, to be used within 3 months from the date of your first class.

Price: $100

Individual passes may be purchased for $30 each after attending orientation.

FREE phone and email help is available for 6 months from the date of your first class!

Class List

Class #1
 

• The Name Game
• Polite Greetings
• Accepting Handling
• Mat Training

Class #2
 

• The SIT cue
• The DOWN cue
• The STAND cue

Class #3
 

• Socialization
• Problem-solving
• Shaping
• Impulse Control

Class #4
 

• Take It and Drop It
• The COME cue (Recall)
• Awesome Games

Class #5
 

• Stay/Release
• Targeting
• Leave It

Class #6
 

• Loose-Leash walking
• The WAIT cue

Each class lasts approximately one to one and a half hours, depending on material covered and your dog’s acquisition of learning. Time is set aside at each lesson to provide social play breaks for puppies and friendly adult dogs.

SPACE IS LIMITED.

As a friendly reminder, proof of shots (distemper, rabies, and bordatella) is required at initial appointment.

RESERVATIONS: Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (540) 222-2892.