THE FOUR PAWS

TRAINING

I started training dogs in the year 2000. I was living in Chicago, IL working in the school system. I went to Leader Dogs for the Blind for a 3 day seminar. I fell in love with the place and applied for a job. I went back to Chicago and finished out the school year then moved to Michigan and started working at Leader Dogs. (I had moved ahead of my husband to Chicago, he was finishing up at Auburn University. I called him and said "Honey meet me in Detroit instead of Chicago.") 

I was at Leader Dogs for 3 years. When I first started I did not know a thing about dogs except that they were cute, and gave unconditional love. Leader Dogs opened up a whole new world for me. I have not gone back to the school system again, but furthered my career, knowledge, and love for the four legged best friend. 

BASIC TRAINING
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $100
The first class is without dogs. Owners will need to bring proof of vaccinations. During the first class owners will learn what to expect out of class and discuss any issues the owner and dog are experiencing. The commands taught at this level are: sit, down, stay, watch, gotcha, sit stay, down stay, leave it, come, drop/give, around, going through a door, walking on a loose leash, come/leave it, stay distance, approaching the dog, and then graduation. The motivation for this class is treat based.

ADVANCED CLASS
Length: 7 weeks
Cost: $70
This class prepares owner and dog for competition. Upon completion of this class the dogs will be ready to take the Canine Good Citizenship (CGC) test.