About this Event
C.L.A.S.S.®, Canine Life And Social Skills® is a four-level group class curricula for pet parents to test real-life skills with their canine companions. The four levels of the program are named after H.S. (High School - this is our Adolescent Puppy Class open to puppies 4-6 months of age), B.A. Bachelor’s Level), the M.A. (Master’s Level) and the Ph.D. (Doctorate Level). The HS level meets the requirements for the AKC STAR Puppy Program.
The BA, MA & PhD. levels combined are an AKC CGC Prep class. Junior handlers (12-17 years of age) are encouraged to participate in the C.L.A.S.S.® program with their dogs. Junior handlers are required to have a parent or guardian present during class lessons).
Cost for each level offered:
Good: 1 lesson/week for 6 weeks, you choose the days and times that work for you. $175.00
Better: Unlimited access for 6 weeks, you choose the days and times that work for you. $250.00
Best: Unlimited access for 6 weeks PLUS a one hour private lesson. $350.00
B.A. Skills -
- Wait at the Door
- Come & Leashing-Up Manners
- Loose-Leash Walking & Attention
- Meet & Greet
- Leave It
- Wait for the Food Bowl
- Stay
- Settle
- Give & Take
M.A. Skills - Schedule - TBD
- Wait in the Car
- Calmly Pass by Other Dogs
- Wait at the Door with Distraction
- Come & Leashing-Up Manners with Distraction
- Sit, Down & Stand
- Body Handling
- Loose-Leash Walking & Leave It (Figure 8 Configuration)
- Stay with Distraction & Distance
- Out of Sight, Out of Mind (with Hand Targeting)
Ph.D. Skills - Schedule - TBD
- Advanced Loose-Leash Walking
- Back Up
- Advanced Stay
- Advanced Come & Leashing-Up Manners
- Meet & Greet with Body Handling
- Attention During High Distraction
- Table Manners
- Do You REALLY Know Sit?
What to bring to class?
- 6 foot leash (cotton, leather, nylon, cloth). NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES or slip leashes.
- Collar (martingale or flat collar), Headcollar (Gentle Leader) or Harness. No E-collars, shock collars, prong collars, or choke chains).
- A variety of at least 100 pea-sized high value treats (meat, cheese work great).
- Mat for your dog’s comfort
- Chew item or food-stuffed toy.
- Water & water bowl for your dog.
Why does the ticket price above indicate that it's free? We're leveraging many of the cool features of Eventbrite except for their fee-collection one. Why? 'Cause they charge extra for that. And, we're trying to keep your costs down by keeping our costs down.
How often & when will we meet?
Follow this link to complete a registration form (unless you already filled it out online). Email us your puppy's vaccine records to [email protected] or text a photo to 706-202-5419. We will send you an electronic liability waiver to complete and will have hard copies in class just in case.
WHAT TO BRING:A large volume of tiny, high value treats.A sense of humor
Prerequisites: Puppies 6+ months of age up to adult.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pet Supplies Plus Athens, 191 Alps Road, Athens, United States
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