Feisty Fido Dog Training and Behavior Modification



Feisty: adjective 1) Full of animation, energy or courage; spirited or spunky The Champion is faced with a feisty challenger. 2) Difficult or troublesome He is faced with feisty legal problems. 3) Ill tempered, pugnacious	Class Schedule for Summer/Fall 2010 (See below for class descriptions) Basic Dog Obedience August 18, 7:30 pm Introduction to Dog Agility Please contact form more details Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog Please contact for more details Canine Good Citizens Class and Certification Please contact for more details Basic Dog Obedience Class Basic Dog Obedience classes cover the essential behaviors such as sit, lay down, come, heel and walk politely on a leash. Together in a relaxed environment, we will learn positive reinforcement techniques for training all dogs, young and old. Common behavioral problems such as barking, digging, and unruly behavior in the house or yard will be addressed. Basic Dog Obedience Classes are a seven week commitment. Classes are for dogs 6 months old and older. Dogs are required to be current on all vaccinations. Download the registration form for this class as a pdf here. The first class will be held at Feisty Fido Dog Training, 80 Mortimore Lane. Introduction to Dog Agility The class will cover introduction to dog agility obstacles, "agility specific" obedience commands, and short sequences of dog agility obstacles. Your dog will learn how to navigate jumps, tunnels, the dog walk, the see-saw, the A-Frame and more! This class is excellent for providing your dog with mental and physical exercise through the cold winter months. Download the registration form for this class as a pdf here. Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog Dog Re-Socialization classes are designed for the dog that is somewhat aggressive or over anxious around strange dogs or humans. In this intensive class, we will practice controlled dog-dog approaches, polite greetings as well as teaching the dog how to remain calm while being approached and pet by strangers. This is the perfect class for the dog that strains the leash when seeing other dogs. This intensive class lasts 6 weeks.* One private training session with Ericka is required before any dog is allowed into the class. There is no extra fee for this session. Download the registration form for this class as a pdf here. Canine Good Citizens Class and Certification* This class stresses responsible dog ownership and well behaved dogs and is geared to owners who want to take their dog's training to the next level. We will practice all 10 parts of the CGC Test over the five week course. On the last class, owners will have the option of taking the CGC test for certification. To receive certification, your dog should: Accept a friendly stranger Sit when greeting visitors Walk on a loose leash Walk through a crowd Come when called Sit on command Stay on command Appropriately greet a friendly dog Remain calm around a distraction Remain calm in a supervised separation This is a 5 week class costing $75 (CGC testing fee is included in the registration fee). Two seperate sessions are being offered on Tuesday, August 26 at 7 pm and Thursday, August 28 at 6 pm. Classes will be held at Dillon Park. Testing will be held on September 23 and 25. If you feel your dog is able to pass the test without the class, please contact Ericka for a testing date and time. The testing fee is $35

Feisty: adjective

1) Full of animation, energy or courage; spirited or spunky

The Champion is faced with a feisty challenger.

2) Difficult or troublesome

He is faced with feisty legal problems.

3) Ill tempered, pugnacious

Class Schedule for Summer/Fall 2010
(See below for class descriptions)

Basic Dog Obedience
August 18, 7:30 pm

Introduction to Dog Agility
Please contact form more details

Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog
Please contact for more details

Canine Good Citizens Class and Certification
Please contact for more details

Basic Dog Obedience Class
Basic Dog Obedience classes cover the essential behaviors such as sit, lay down, come, heel and walk politely on a leash. Together in a relaxed environment, we will learn positive reinforcement techniques for training all dogs, young and old. Common behavioral problems such as barking, digging, and unruly behavior in the house or yard will be addressed.

Basic Dog Obedience Classes are a seven week commitment. Classes are for dogs 6 months old and older. Dogs are required to be current on all vaccinations.

Download the registration form for this class as a pdf here. The first class will be held at Feisty Fido Dog Training, 80 Mortimore Lane.

Introduction to Dog Agility
The class will cover introduction to dog agility obstacles, "agility specific" obedience commands, and short sequences of dog agility obstacles. Your dog will learn how to navigate jumps, tunnels, the dog walk, the see-saw, the A-Frame and more!
This class is excellent for providing your dog with mental and physical exercise through the cold winter months.

Download the registration form for this class as a pdf here.

Help for the Leash Aggressive Dog
Dog Re-Socialization classes are designed for the dog that is somewhat aggressive or over anxious around strange dogs or humans. In this intensive class, we will practice controlled dog-dog approaches, polite greetings as well as teaching the dog how to remain calm while being approached and pet by strangers. This is the perfect class for the dog that strains the leash when seeing other dogs. This intensive class lasts

6 weeks*.

*One private training session with Ericka is required before any dog is allowed into the class. There is no extra fee for this session.

Download the registration form for this class as a pdf here.

Canine Good Citizens Class and Certification
This class stresses responsible dog ownership and well behaved dogs and is geared to owners who want to take their dog's training to the next level. We will practice all 10 parts of the CGC Test over the five week course. On the last class, owners will have the option of taking the CGC test for certification. To receive certification, your dog should:

Accept a friendly stranger
Sit when greeting visitors
Walk on a loose leash
Walk through a crowd
Come when called
Sit on command
Stay on command
Appropriately greet a friendly dog
Remain calm around a distraction
Remain calm in a supervised separation

This is a 5 week class costing $75 (CGC testing fee is included in the registration fee). Two seperate sessions are being offered on Tuesday, August 26 at 7 pm and Thursday, August 28 at 6 pm. Classes will be held at Dillon Park. Testing will be held on September 23 and 25.

If you feel your dog is able to pass the test without the class, please contact Ericka for a testing date and time. The testing fee is $35