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Canine Scent Detection
The nose knows! Michelle Carter of Leader of the Pack
Dog Training will help develop your dog’s natural scenting
abilities through fun and games. By practicing basic searchdog skills, the class builds confidence, burns off physical
and mental energy, and enhances the bond between owner
and dog. No obedience required! Learn at your own
pace. Age 18+. #5163, 3–4pm, five Sundays beginning
February 8. Price: $114. Register by: February 2
Dog Obedience and Manners
Your dog CAN be a good dog! Make your best friend
even better! Training can prevent or solve most common
behavior problems. You’ll learn basic problem solving
skills for jumping, housetraining, puppy nipping/chewing,
and obedience commands such as loose leash walking,
sit, stay, down, come, leave it, drop it and several tricks.
Training location provided upon registration. Instructor:
Michelle Carter of Leader of the Pack Dog Training. All
ages, all breeds. Price: $125/6 class session
Please choose from one of the following
class dates:
#5164 6:30–7:30pm, six Mondays
beginning January 12. Register by: ASAP
#5165 2–3pm, six Sundays
beginning February 1. Register by: January 28
#5166 6:30–7:30pm,
six Thursdays beginning March 5
Register by: February 25.
#5167 6:30–-7:30pm,
six Mondays beginning April 6.
Register by: March 30.
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Canine Good Citizen
Advance your dog’s training skills and learn how to use
them around the high level distractions of real life. This
course practices known obedience & attention behaviors
around distractions without the use of treats and other
training aids, with the goal of earning the Canine Good
Citizen title for your dog. This course requires you have
already been through Dog Obedience and Manners with
your dog. Training location provided upon registration.
Instructor: Michelle Carter of Leader of the Pack Training.
#5168 3–4pm, six Sundays beginning March 15.
Price: $125. Register by: March 11
Therapy Dog Intro Class
If you’d like to take your compassionate canine on the road
to visit and help othe