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Behavior Evaluations & Private Instruction
For those whose schedules will not accommodate group classes, or who wish to work on specific issues with their dogs
before joining a group class, private instruction is available.
Private instruction begins with a behavior consultation, which lasts 2 hours. We take a detailed history of your dog,
discuss past and current behavior issues, talk about relevant positive training approaches, and work with you to design a
customized strategy so you can start addressing the most pressing issues right away. Many people come for a behavior consultation
so they can start solving problems while they wait for the next group session to begin. It's a great way to address problems
immediately so your dog's behavior doesn't get worse.
If you can't take a group class, additional private sessions can be scheduled. Subsequent sessions are 1 hour long and
you decide how many and how often.
Click here to request more information about private instruction.
Group Classes
Puppy Preschool: This 6-week course focuses on socializing puppies to humans and other puppies, as well as building
a foundation of early obedience exercises and troubleshooting "puppy problems" such as crate training, housetraining, mouthing
and biting, and jumping up. For puppies 2–4 months of age.
Held at Canine MindŽ, 905 Main Street, Prince
Frederick
Pre-registration required; email brett@caninemind.com for details.
Good Manners: This 7-week-long
basic obedience class covers training theory and technique, health, behavior, and safety, as well as obedience basics such
as Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Recall, Loose-Leash Walking, Polite Greetings, Leave it, Tricks, and more. For dogs of all ages
over 5 months. A portion of proceeds supports Calvert Animal Welfare League; discount given for dogs adopted from CAWL.
Held
at CAWL's Adoption and Education Center, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. (formerly Theater Dr.), Prince Frederick, MD.
Pre-registration
required; email brett@caninemind.com for details.
NEW!!! Good Manners for Small Breeds: This 7-week-long basic obedience class is designed to address issues
unique to small-breed dogs. It covers training theory and technique, health, behavior, and safety, as well as obedience basics
such as Sit, Down, Stay, Wait, Recall, Loose-Leash Walking, Polite Greetings, Leave it, Tricks, and more. For small-breed
dogs (under 25 lbs.) of all ages over 5 months. A portion of proceeds supports Calvert Animal Welfare League; discount given
for dogs adopted from CAWL.
Held at CAWL's Adoption and Education Center, 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. (formerly
Theater Dr.), Prince Frederick, MD.
Pre-registration required; email brett@caninemind.com for details.
Better
Manners: This 6-week-long intermediate obedience class focuses on polishing and refining basic obedience skills and offers
the option of taking a test that surpasses the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test in difficulty within 2 weeks of the conclusion
of the class. Open to dogs of all ages who have completed our Good Manners class. A portion of proceeds supports Calvert
Animal Welfare League; discount given for dogs adopted from CAWL.
Held at CAWL's Adoption and Education Center,
1040 Prince Frederick Blvd. (formerly Theater Dr.), Prince Frederick, MD.
Pre-registration required; email brett@caninemind.com
for details.
Street Smarts: This 4-session intermediate obedience class is held in a different outdoor setting each week, and
focuses on getting good attention and behavior in real-life situations. For dogs of all ages who have completed our Good
Manners (or Better Manners) class.
Held at various locations in Calvert County, MD.
Pre-registration required;
email brett@caninemind.com for details.
Click here to request more information about group classes.
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