Family Dog Classes
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Our family dog program provides a variety of classes all designed to bring out the very best in your family pet. These classes also are the foundation for our competition programs and for other activities you may want to pursue with your dog. Our classes are taught using the most up to date in positive reinforcement techniques and effective clicker training. We take puppies 8 weeks and older into our classes.
Puppy Kindergarten is an introductory class for puppies 5 months old or younger at the start of class. This class teaches all of the same skills that are taught in Family Dog I (sit, down, stay, come when called, emergency recall, walk politely on lead, and more) with emphasis placed on puppy behaviors like inappropriate mouthing and biting, as well as management issues and socialization. Classes are small in size, fun for you and your puppy, and very effective!
Please note that your puppy does NOT have to have a RABIES vaccination to start this class if he/she is not yet old enough to have received their rabies vaccine.
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The first class is an orientation for owners only - your puppies can stay home. This informative seminar is required as you will receive all the class handouts, reading materials and several important homework assignments. If you cannot make the first night for the class that best fits your schedule, please call the office at 860-646-5033 so we can either schedule a makeup 1st class or so you can attend a different first class.
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"Should I sign up for Puppy Kindergarten or Family Dog I?"
If you answer YES to these questions, then you should sign up for PUPPY KINDERGARTEN:
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Is your puppy 5 months old and younger?
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Does your puppy need more socialization (interaction with other puppies, sights, smells, etc)?
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Does your puppy need to learn the basic behaviors of Sit, Down, Stay, and how to greet people politely both at home and away from home?
If you answered NO to these questions, you should sign up for FAMILY DOG I.
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Please note- this class is NOT appropriate for dogs who are reactive (bark, lunge, growl) at other dogs or people, or dogs that have a bite history. If your dog is experiencing any of those behavioral issues, please contact our office to inquire about private lessons at 860-646-5033 or office@tailsuwin.com
Fee: $250 plus tax- for 8 one hour classes. Classes meet once a week. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable with under 48 hours notice of group class start date. Payment is required to hold the reservation. See our polices in the home page.
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To register for a class online, click on the title of the class that works best for your schedule, select Sign Up, and follow the prompts. If a class has a Monday start date, for example, it will run every Monday at the time scheduled for 8-consecutive weeks.
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Puppy Kindergarten
Family Dog I
Family Dog I
Family Dog I is an introductory class for dogs over 5 months of age that are just beginning training. You will learn to teach your dog to pay attention when asked, greet politely, come when called, walk on a loose leash, sit, lie down, and stay. Management skills, ignoring distractions, and problem solving will also be stressed. Classes are small in size, fun for you and your dog and very effective.
The first class is an orientation for owners only - your dogs can stay home. This informative seminar is required as you will receive important homework assignments to set your dog up for success before they even enter the classroom. If you cannot make the first night for the class that best fits your schedule, please call the office at 860-646-5033 so we can find an alternate orientation class for you to attend.
"Should I sign up for Family Dog I or Family Dog II?"
If your answer "YES" to the questions below, then you should sign up for FAMILY DOG I:
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Is your dog new to Tails U Win! (hasn't taken a PK/Famly Dog I class here before)?
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Does your dog pull on the leash?
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Does your dog get easily distracted?
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Does your dog ignore your cues (ex. does not sit when you say, "SIT")?
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Are you a first time dog owner?
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Does your dog need help coming when called?
Please note- this class is NOT appropriate for dogs who are reactive (bark, lunge, growl) at other dogs or people, or dogs that have a bite history. If your dog is experiencing any of those behavioral issues, please contact our office before signing up for class at 860-646-5033 or office@tailsuwin.com
Fee: $250 plus tax - for 8 one hour classes. Classes meet once a week. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable with under 48 hours notice of group class start date. Payment is required to hold the reservation. See our polices on our home page.
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To register for a class online, click on the title of the class that works best for your schedule, select Sign Up, and follow the prompts. If a class has a Monday start date, for example, it will run every Monday at the time scheduled for 8-consecutive weeks.
Family Dog II
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* Please call the office for availability 860-646-5033*
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If you have not completed a Family Dog I or Puppy Kindergarten class with your dog at Tails-U-Win!, please contact the office at 860-646-5033 or office@tailsuwin.com before registering for a Family Dog II class.
Family Dog II is where you will perfect what you have learned in PK/FDI. Your dog will learn to work around increasing distractions, respond to signals at a distance, and you’ll be introduced to certain foundational skills for sports like agility, rally obedience, or prepare for the Canine Good Citizen Test.
After successfully completing Family Dog II, you and your dog will have the skills necessary to participate in any of the programs offered at Tails. This includes agility, competition obedience, rally obedience, therapy dog training, freestyle dance and more. You can also continue on in the Family Dog Program as long as you would like! We offer several class selections over the course of a year.
This is an 8-week class and dogs do attend the first week.
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Please note- this class is NOT appropriate for dogs who are reactive (bark, lunge, growl) at other dogs or people, or dogs that have a bite history. If your dog is experiencing any of those behavioral issues, please contact our office to inquire about private lessons at 860-646-5033 or office@tailsuwin.com
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Fee: $195 plus tax for current students
Classes meet once a week.
Prerequisites: Family Dog I or Puppy Kindergarten
If you have not attended a class here at Tails, please contact the office at 860-646-5033 to determine what class would be the best fit for you and your dog.
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Only register online for Family Dog II if you have completed or will soon complete Family Dog I or Puppy Kindergarten class. Payment is non-refundable and non-transferable with under 48 hours notice of group class start date. Payment is required to hold the reservation. See our polices on our home page.
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NOTE: Family Dog II classes that only list a day of the week, but not a specific start date, are open enrollment. You may select your start date when registering and it goes for 8 weeks.
