Dog classes start April 11
The curriculum will include socialization, basic obedience, and when appropriate, behavior problems will be addressed. The final 15 minutes of the hour-long classes include a “recess” period, during which the dogs and the trainers will develop confidence by having fun on the agility course, consisting of hurdles, ramps, tunnels and a teeter-totter.
Spring has arrived and summer will soon be here with time to enjoy the great outdoors. However, the instinct to run can be a time of great danger to dogs and new puppies that are not responsive to owners’ commands. To help along this line are experienced instructors who volunteer to provide continuing education for the canine family members (and their owner/trainers) by conducting a series of weekly dog obedience training classes.
The classes are held six consecutive weeks; with each session having a separate kindergarten class for puppies and another class for adult dogs.
The curriculum will include socialization, basic obedience, and when appropriate, behavior problems will be addressed. The final 15 minutes of the hour-long classes include a “recess” period, during which the dogs and the trainers will develop confidence by having fun on the agility course, consisting of hurdles, ramps, tunnels and a teeter-totter. Only gentle and reward training methods are used.
The next session of six one-hour classes will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. each Monday starting April 11 and continue through May 16.
The classes will take place in the Lakes Area Recreation’s gymnasium, accessible through the Douglas County Library’s entrance off of Fillmore Street in Alexandria.
The fee for each series of six classes is $50, payable to Lakes Area Recreation (or LAR). To enroll in the class, call Donna Rae Pugh at (320) 762-8980.
More from around the web
RSS Feeds