Classes & Demonstrations and Workshops for April & May 2011

The TTOUCH® Puppy

Start the life of your puppy on the right paw with the Tellington TTouch® Puppy class!

Puppy-hood is a period of intense learning.  What a dog learns at this stage could very well determine the dog’s future behavior and overall confidence. The TTouch Puppy is an ideal class prior

to a basic obedience class but it is NOT  meant as a substitution for puppy socials since most of the work we will be doing will be on leash.

Through a series of groundwork exercises, touches and body wraps, your puppy will learn:

·       To feel comfortable and secure in a myriad of novel situations, including noises, stepping on different surfaces, gentle restrain and grooming etc.

·       Self-control

·       Confidence to explore new surroundings with curiosity instead of fear

·       To be calm in the presence of dogs and unfamiliar people

·       Improved focus and overall learning ability

·       Increase trust in guardian

Guardians will learn:

• About their pup’s specific learning challenges
• How to encourage learning while building confidence
• How to build trust and independence in their pet
• How to work with their pup when difficult or scary situations arise in everyday life

Sundays: 5/29, 6/5, 6/12

12:30-1:15p.m. (45 min. class)

For puppies’ age: 3-5 months of age

Class limited to six puppies.  Each puppy must have a guardian

Puppies attend all classes

Fee: $75

What to bring:

• Hungry pup
• Small tasty treats
• A Kong with frozen food appropriate for your dog’s size
• 1, 2” wide non-adhesive ACE bandage if your pup is under 15lbs. OR
• 1, 3” or 4” wide non-adhesive ACE bandage if your pup is over 15lbs
• Mat or bed for your dog

Basic Obedience and BEYOND for Small Dogs

 It goes without saying that a dog is a dog right?  Well, sure on less you are the guardian of a small dog!

Guardians of small dogs (under 25lbs) might experience certain challenges that guardians of larger dogs do not. This class is designed with the small dog in mind.

What your dog will learn:

·     Besides your dog learning basic obedience behaviors such as:

·     Sit,

·     Sit/stay

·     Down

·     Come when called,

·     Leave it and

·     Walking nicely on a leash,

·     Your dog will learn how to become overall more confident. Including the confidence to interact with larger-size dogs.

What you will learn:

In an effort to help your small dog feel more confident in his/her world you will learn how to identify when your dog feels stressed, insecure and/or fearful.

We will also cover in class strategies that you can implement to help your dog become more relaxed and better adjusted in a variety of situations such as grooming and handling, dealing with strangers etc.

Basic Obedience and BEYOND will draw from the field of science based reward training as well as from the Tellington TTouch method. For more information on Tellington TTouch visit: http://animalsintouch.blogspot.com/

Pre-requisite:

None

Open to six dogs under 25lbs

First session is a people only class.

Dates: Wed: 6:30- 7:30 p.m. April 6th, 13th,20th, May 4th and 11th

Fee:$ 135 + tax

To Register:

http://www.luckydawgdaycare.com/

Developing The Confident Dog, Level 1

In an effort to understand their dogs, guardians might label their dog's behavior as “hyper, “stubborn” “ dominant" or “aggressive." The reality is that an overall lack of confidence or shear fear is most likely the underlining factor for their behavior.  As the guardians of these dogs will attests, living with a fearful dog or one that lacks confidence is a challenge.

In this six weeks course, we will explore a myriad of activities based on reward based dog training as well as the Tellington TTouch® method to build your dog’s confidence and increase his well being.

Together we will develop a dog that is a thinking dog instead of a reacting dog. 

Your dog will develop trust, self-awareness and how to cope with a constantly changing environment.  As a result he will learn to respond to novel situations with curiosity instead of fear. This course is ideal for dogs with mild fears or lack overall confidence.

Dates: Sunday 11am-12 pm May 8th, 15th, 22th, 29th, June 5th and 12th

First class is a people-only class

Open to six dogs and their guardians

Pre-requisite: None. No prior training experienced

Fee: $125.00 +tax

To register: www.luckydawgdaycare.com

TTOUCH® VISUAL PRESENTATION & DEMONSTRATION

 Date: to be determined

Location: Lucky Dawg Daycare & Training Center

1124 Calle La Resolana

No registration required but RSVP:  (505)983-6670

Handlers only; please do not bring your dog to the demonstration.

3 Day- Introductory Workshop to the Tellington TTouch® Method

 Tellington TTouch® is a method of working with animals that has proven effective in reducing stress, fear, aggression and anxiety; as well as modify behavior, increase flexibility and—when combined with veterinarian care—aid in recovery. The approach is gentle yet systematic and helps animals to better cope with different and novel situations. It improves confidence, focus and learning.

With the use of gentle touches, body wraps and groundwork (a variety of exercises with equipment) we engage and calm the animal's nervous system as well as teach the animal to move in non-habitual ways. Since an animal that is stressed or anxious cannot learn, the incorporation of TTouch® becomes an initial first step to any learning.  Your dog will learn how to focus and better cope with situations in which he/she reacts with fear, concern or anxiety.

This workshop is ideal for guardians/owners who want to learn the basics of the TTouch® method by working with their own dog on a particular issue.   During the workshop we will be working with TTouches, wraps and groundwork.
Fee:  $75 per dog (multiple family members are welcome to attend)
Space limited to six dogs
Requirements:
Dogs must be crate trained OR be able to remain comfortably behind an “x pen” for periods of time during the workshop
Dogs must be comfortable  (no lunging, barking) while working in the proximity of other dogs on a leash and people.
Each dog must have a handler, but multiple family members are welcome to attend.  
What to bring everyday to the Workshop:
A six-foot long leash (no flexi leashes please), flat collar, harness or head collar. No prong collars or pinch collars. If your dog has a flat collar but you normally walk him with a harness or head collar please bring both to the workshop.
A bed or mat for your dog
One 4” ACE bandage (NOT the self-adhesive)
A frozen (with food inside) KONG of the appropriate size for your dog

Dates: Sunday 12:30-1:30 p.m. May 8th, 15th and 22nd

Open to six dogs and their guardians

Pre-requisite: None. 

Fee: $75.00 +tax

To register: www.luckydawgdaycare.com