TYPES OF CLASSES/SERVICES
(See SCHEDULE for current classes.)
- Small behavior/obedience/CGC groups at Happy Tails
- Private in-home training
- Group Behavior classes
- S.T.A.R. Puppy & occassional CGC classes
- Circus Dog Trick Class
- Trainer On Call- Wednesdays
- Camp Happy Tails Boarding Kennel
All classes are an hour a week for 6 consecutive weeks unless noted otherwise
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Private One on One Lessons in your home: from 8 weeks of age on up
- Convenient, customized, one hour sessions (mileage charge after 20mi RT)).
- Add a couple of friends at $25 each and split 6 wk package fees! (limit of 4 dogs)
- Serving most of Medina/Lorain counties since 1979.
- Flexible times - weekdays and Saturday sessions available.
- Convenient for hectic shedules and private coaching in specific areas of concern.
- Private classes require a $50 non-refundable deposit at booking.
- I do not take true aggression cases.
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B1: Behavior modification classes for pups 16 weeks of age through
friendly adult. No dogs at first class. limited to 6-8 students.
- I'm teaching you how to train your dog to work with you instead of against you.
- B1 class covers the basics of good manners and family obedience
- Will give owners the basic tools for preventing behaviors you don't want and
creating behaviors you do want; sit, down, stay, come, and leash walking,
- Problem solving for housebreaking, jumping on your guests, counter surfing,
door-dashing etc.
- Dogs do not come to the first class.
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B2: Intermediate behavior class. limited to 6-8 students
- Putting what you have learned to practical use.
- The start of heeling and furthering his problem-solving skills.
- Works on more control with distance,time, distraction proofing and starting
some off leash work now that you have a solid foundation.
- Dogs do come to this first class.
- Pre-requisite is graduation from our B1 class and/or CGC class.
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The window of opportunity for socialization only lasts until 20 weeks of age!
Don't wait until it is too late!
AKC S.T.A.R puppy program
Kindergarten Puppy Training (KPT) incorporates the AKC S.T.A.R. puppy
program and is for pups who have their second set of shots and are under
four months of age at the first class. (toy breeds up to 9 mos.)
Limited to 6-8 students.
- This is an exciting program, designed to get dog owners and their puppies off to
a good start.
- Your puppy will start to learn the foundations of becoming a good adult such as
getting along with other dogs, not biting the kids, taking things nicely when
offered, housebreaking, coming when he is called and paying attention to you.
- The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Program is the puppy version of the well known AKC
Canine Good Citizen program.
- Open to puppies who have completed their second set of vaccinations and are
under 20 weeks of age at the first class.
- The S.T.A.R. Puppy test is given at the last class by a certified evaluator
- Puppies do come to the first class
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- This class practicess the requirements of the AKC Canine Good Citizen
- The CGC designation was designed by the AKC to reward responsible owners
who have trained their dogs to have good manners both at home and in the
- The CGC test is given on the last night of class by a certified evaluator
- Pre-requisite is graduation from our B1 class or B2 class
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Circus Dog Class. limited to 6-8 students
- Come One, Come All! To the funniest class we offer!
- Learn to observe your dog's natural behaviors and put them on cue
- Get him ready to entertain at your your next party!
- Pre-requisite is graduation from any of our classes
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Trainer On Call" Service
Click "Trainer on Call" link at top left for more information
- The Wellington Veterinary Clinic is partnering with Happy Tails in our FREE
"Trainer On Call" Behavior Consultation Service, exclusively for their clients.
- Call 440.926.2801 every Wednesday 9am-5pm for free advice on behavioral
issues and answers to your training questions.
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Camp Happy Tails - Click "Boarding" link at left for more information
- Boarding exclusively for our well-behaved students and graduates and their well
behaved housemates. We are not open to the public.
- Your dog will have access to our property an a regular basis, weather
permitting, to play with his buddies or just hang out.
- In summer he'll be able to swim in our pond if you like.
- Your dog already knows me and I know him, so when he's here, he's family!
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Splash Camp - Closed for the Season - See you next Summer!!
Weekly, 10am-noon Saturday Moderated Day Camp play sessions and swimming
in the pond exclusively for our well-behaved, students and graduates, plus a
great "get-away" for their owners. $10 per dog. Please call to reserve your spot.
Open only to our dog-friendly and people-friendly students. Males over
nine months must be neutered. No females in season.
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