A Matter of Manners
Behavior and Training
Class Schedule
Current classes offered
See below for descriptions
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Polite Puppy (puppy kindergarten)
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Polished Puppy (puppy intermediate)
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Manners Matter (basic obedience)
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Bows and Wows (tricks)
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Out and About (basic obedience around town)
The Polite Puppy Class
For puppies 8 to 18 weeks
3 puppy min, 6 puppy max
Registration closed.
This exciting 6 week class focuses on:
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socialization
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off-leash play
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basic manners
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body handling
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and more!
Socializing your new puppy properly before they are 15-18 weeks old will help your puppy grow into a well-rounded, confident adult that can be more involved in your life. The Polite Puppy Class will get you and your puppy off on the right paw! Aside from being educational, this class is full of fun!
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Price: $180 including tax
Price now includes one in-home session to work on anything puppy related!
Requirements:
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Proof of first round of shots.
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Full payment before the first class. Your space is not safe until payment is received. Link to online payment will be sent when form below is received.*
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One puppy per handler.
Registered pup/parent pairs will receive a "what to bring" list before class.
*No refunds.
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The Polished Puppy Class
For immediate graduates of the Polite Puppy class
3 puppy min, 6 puppy max
Registration closed.
During this 6 week continuing education class, you and your puppy will learn:
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polite greetings
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go to your bed (down stay)
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leash manners
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rocket recall
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and more!
Now that you've graduated from the Polite Puppy class, you and your puppy are ready to advance to higher levels of training to really polish your puppy's skills from the Polite class. This class continues to give puppies off leash socialization, while upping the skill levels on learned behaviors and adding new, challenging behaviors.
When: Directly follows Polite Puppy class
Where: TBD
Price: $180 including tax
Requirements:
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Proof of up to date vaccinations.
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Immediate graduate of the Polite Puppy class
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Full payment before the first class. Your space is not safe until payment is received. Link to online payment will be sent when form below is received.*
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One puppy per handler.
Registered pup/parent pairs will receive a "what to bring" list before class.
*No refunds.
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Bows & Wows Tricks Class
For dogs 5 months and older
3 dog min, 4 dog max
Registration closed.
Trick training is an enjoyable way to strengthen the bond with your furry friend while exercising their brain. As a fun bonus, you and your dog will acquire new, flashy party tricks to show off to your friends! This relaxed class allows you to choose what tricks you'd like to learn.
This six week class begins with an orientation/demo class without your dogs. The remaining 5 weeks are with your dogs.
Your pup needs no previous training to learn tricks like:
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Sit pretty
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Play dead
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Spin
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And more!
When: TBD
Where: Online via Zoom - Join a group class from the comfort of your living room!
Price: $180 including tax
Requirements:
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Proof of up to date vaccinations or recent titer test.
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Full payment before the first class. Your space is not safe until payment is received. Link to online payment will be sent when form below is received.*
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One dog per handler.
Registered pup/parent pairs will receive a "what to bring" list before class.
*No refunds.
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Manners Matter: Basics Class
For dogs 5 months* and older (no dog is too old to learn!)
3 dog min, 4 dog max
Registration closed
In this fun, 6 week class, you and your dog will:
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learn basic manners and life skills
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work around distractions
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learn how to have fun training
This is a great class for any dog new to a family, or dogs who haven't had much formal training. Sit, leave it, come when called, and more are all important life skills for dogs and owners. Even if you've already worked with your dog casually on some basics, this is a great class to practice these vital skills in a new environment full of distractions. Learn how to have fun training and connecting with your pup.
When: TBD
Where: Online via Zoom - Join a group class from the comfort of your living room!
Price: $180 including tax
Requirements:
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Proof of up to date vaccinations or recent titer test.
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Full payment before the first class. Your space is not safe until payment is received. Link to online payment will be sent when form below is received.**
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One dog per handler.
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*Dogs must be over 5 months OR have graduated from a puppy class if under 5 months.
Registered pup/parent pairs will receive a "what to bring" list before class.
**No refunds.
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Out and About
For graduates of the Manners Matter class
4 dog max
Registration open!
This 4 week continuing education class focuses on:
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using class skills in the real world
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loose leash walking
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how to increase or decrease difficulty levels depending on the situation
Now that you and your dog have learned some foundational skills in class, we will go out and about town to put them to use in real world scenarios. Each week, we will travel to a new location to challenge your dog, and to help you learn how to manage and work with your dog outside of a classroom.
When: Spring 2020
Where: Around Santa Fe. Your orientation handout will list the 4 locations.
Price: $125.79 including tax
Requirements:
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Proof of up to date vaccinations or recent titer test.
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Full payment before the first class. Your space is not safe until payment is received. Link to online payment will be sent when form below is received.**
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One dog per handler.
Registered pup/parent pairs will receive a "what to bring" list before class.
**No refunds.
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