About this Event
"Back to Basics"-Let's brush up on some important skills that build positive training relationships with our dogs! We can't wait to teach you how to get your dog's attention, introduce helpful cues, and just have fun!
Not an Appropriate Class For:
-Dogs working through reactivity or any other serious behavioral concerns (Barking and lunging at other dogs due to frustration or fear), but we are happy to help anyone who needs assistance in this area in our private sessions and/or reactivity classes!
-Dogs who have difficulty taking food reinforcement within 5-8 feet distance of other dog friends.
-Dogs who have been with their pet parents for less than 30 days.
Requirements:
-Ages 8 months and above.
-All dogs must be in good health with no symptoms of illness and up to date on vaccines (DHPP or DHPP-L, Rabies, Bordetella).
What to Bring:
-A variety of training treats that your dog loves! (medium to high-value)Ex: Soft smelly treats(Bil-Jacs, Stella & Chewy's Meal Mixers, String Cheese), freeze-dried treats(Beef Liver, Chicken, Salmon), fresh proteins (Boiled Chicken, Meatballs, Low-Sodium Deli Meat), Lick Varieties/Pouches (Cream Cheese and Peanut Butter), etc.
-Your dog's normal leash(4-6 ft and no flexi leashes please)and well-fitting harness/collar
-A treat pouch if desired
- A blanket/mat/towel for you dog that you don't mind putting on the ground
-Water for you and your dog to stay hydrated!
About our trainers!
Kellen Dewey of Kellen's K9s:Hello, pet parents! My name is Kellen Dewey and I am a positive reinforcement-based, certified dog trainer (VSA-CDT) servicing the West Michigan area. I have enjoyed over sixteen years in the animal care industry and nine years training dogs professionally. My goal is to help dogs and humans live their best lives together through reward-based methods with an emphasis on strengthening relationships. I specialize in private training sessions tailored to the family's needs and goals!Website: https://kellensk9s.com/
Alex Dunn of Emmy's Way: Hi, I’m Alex Dunn! I’m the owner and head trainer of Emmy’s Way located in Grand Rapids, MI. My goal is to support both humans and dogs in building their best relationship with one another. My education background is in Elementary Education, Spanish, and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I spent 5 years specializing in teaching English as a Second Language to students in grades K-12. While I was teaching, I rescued my first dog as an adult. Emmy came into my life and inspired a new passion in me: dog training. I fell in love with behavior and how to support dogs with compassion, empathy, curiosity, and fun.
Website: https://emmysway.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Outside Coffee Company, 738 Wealthy Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States
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