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Obedience Classes at Playtime Doggie Daycare
DHA’s training program:
- Uses positive reinforcement techniques and gentle training methods, so training is fun and stress-free for you and your dog
- Limits class size to maximize learning and provide personalized instruction
- Utilizes experienced trainers on staff at DHA
- Offers affordable pricing, with discounts for DHA adopters and Playtime clients
- Now offers indoor classes in a spacious, modern facility, courtesy of Playtime Doggie Daycare, conveniently located in Newark, Delaware
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Puppy Kindergarten
Six sessions for puppies three to six months of age. Course material includes a puppy parenting lecture, followed by five weeks of hands-on instruction in basic manners training (including sit, down, stay, coming when called, and more!), as well as advice on avoiding the common pitfalls of puppyhood.
Classes are held indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare.
Older and slightly younger puppies may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.
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Session 4 |
Thursday |
July 10 – August 14, 2008 |
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Session 5 |
Mondays |
Sept 8 – Oct 13, 2008 |
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Cost: DHA pups: $85.00 All Others: $100.00
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Adolescent & Adult Basic Manners
Six sessions for dogs 6 months and older. Course material includes six weeks of hands-on instruction in the foundation skills introduced in our puppy class, but with a focus on teaching the adult or adolescent dog. An ideal class for owners of newly adopted dogs, as well as owners seeking better attention and control using positive, dog-friendly training methods.
Classes are held indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare.
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Session F |
Mondays |
July 7 – August 11, 2008 |
Registration Closed |
Session G |
Thursdays |
Sept 4 – Oct 9, 2008 |
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Cost: DHA dogs: $85.00 All Others: $100.00
* Older puppies (4+ months of age) are welcome in this combined class (Session E) for adults and more mature puppies. The combined course follows the adult course curriculum.
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Super Dogs - Beyond Basics
An exciting intermediate class for dogs of all ages that have already completed a basic obedience class. Perfect old skills and learn tons of new things in this extended eight (8) week course.
Course material focuses on improving upon your dog’s basic manners training so that he can perform well in spite of added distance or distractions. Additional emphasis is placed on self-control skills for your dog. New concepts include targeting, wait, get back, settle, heeling and directional changes, plus much, much more! An ideal course for dog owners who enjoy training and want to take their dog’s skills to a higher level in a fun environment.
Offered indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare in Newark, Delaware.
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Session II |
Wednesdays |
Sept 3 – Oct 22, 2008 |
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Cost: DHA dogs: $95.00 All Others: $120.00
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Pre-Letterman Prep - “Stupid Pet Tricks”
A terrific addendum to Super Dogs or a fun stand-alone course for owners who enjoy teaching “stupid pet tricks” to their dog. Suitable for active, energetic dogs who have already completed a basic training class.
Classes are held indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare.
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Session 1 |
Mondays |
November 5 – December 18, 2007 |
Registration Closed |
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Cost: DHA dogs: $65.00 All Others: $85.00
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Rowdy Rascals Club
Do you feel ashamed of your dog’s unruly, combative behavior when he sees another dog? You are not alone! Join other guardians of “rowdy rascals” in this remedial socialization class for reactive dogs with mild to moderate dog-to-dog issues.
Course material begins with an orientation session without the dog to review muzzle desensitization and acclimating your dog to a Gentle Leader head collar. Coursework includes basic obedience training, with an additional focus on increasing the handler’s skills for better management of the reactive dog. Desensitization exercises are stressed to lower the problematic dog’s arousal level in the presence of other dogs. Classes are held outdoors, weather permitting, on Delaware Humane’s shelter grounds.
For safety reasons, all canine participants in this course must be pre-screened. Please contact Nancy Fitzgerald, CPDT, at (302) 761-9125 to schedule a free assessment prior to registering for class.
For pricing, please contact Nancy Fitzgerald, CPDT, at (302) 761-9125. Class size is limited and fees will vary depending on the number of participants in any particular group, as well as the number of sessions warranted by the level of aggression displayed during assessment.
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About Playtime Doggie Daycare & Pet Salon
62 Albe Drive, Suite A
Old Baltimore Pike Industrial Park
Newark DE 19702
(302) 368-3100
Registration Form (PDF) -for Puppy and Obedience
Registration Form (PDF) -for Super Dogs and Rowdy Rascals
Registrations can be made through Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, by mail, fax: (302) 571-8173 or (302) 571-0745, or e-mail: nfitzgerald@dehumane.org.
Additional group classes, private sessions and in-home training are available through Nancy Fitzgerald, CPDT, c/o Positive Results Dog Training LLC, phone: (302) 761-9125 or e-mail: positiveresultsdogtraining@yahoo.com
A deposit equal to one-half of the applicable course fee is due with your registration form to reserve a place in class. Class size is limited to ten (10) canine participants. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE after the start of the course session. The balance of the course fee is to be paid on the first night of class. Payments by check for all DHA sponsored classes listed above should be made out to Delaware Humane Association.
All age-appropriate vaccination records (all classes) and proof of spaying or neutering (for all dogs six months of age or older) must be presented on the first night of class.
