Do Re Mi Doggies

Located in Rosendale, Wisconsin

Beginning Obedience

Week 1:  Meeting without dogs to go over basic information needed to participate in obedience class.  Subjects covered include:

--type of collar and leash needed

--type of treats to use

--conduct of owners with dogs meeting other owners with dogs

--what to expect from your dog

--how to practice with your dog

--questions and discussion

Week 2:  First week with dogs

--dealing with initial distractions of having other dogs in a class

--how to get your dog's attention

--the command "Sit"

--walking on a leash

--how to practice with your dog

--the philosophy, "what works"

-- questions and discussion

Week 3:  Continue working

--review of the sit command and walking on a leash

--review of how to get your dog's attention

--discussion of the importance of the "Come here!" command and methods

--the command "Down"

--starting the command "Stay" with a sit stay

--review and reinforcement of the necessity of practicing with your dog

--group share - tricks that you've taught your dog and how you've taught them

--questions and discussions

Week 4:  Continue working

--review of walking on a leash and the come command

--practice sitting when halting your dog after walking

--review Sit Stay command

--introduce more distractions with the sit stay command

--introduce the Down Stay command

--talk about Duration and Distance in relation to the stay command

--group share - behavior problems you've solved at home and how

--questions and discussion

Week 5:  Continue working

--review of all that has been covered using a game with prizes!

--walking on a leash  - right turns, left turns, about turns

--walking in between cones and maintaining control

--discussion of nail care, grooming issues, other appearance issues

--questions and discussion

Week 6:  Graduation!

--review of all

--questions and discussion

--trick night

--pictures

--graduation ceremony

Class Schedule:

Beginning Obedience/Home Obedience

No classes scheduled at this time

     First class - no dogs, bring rabies certificate

     Meets weekly (6 wks)

     Cost:  $50  Outdoors and weather permitting - will 

                make up any classes missed due to weather 

Beginning Agility

No classes scheduled at this time

     Meets weekly (6wks)

     Cost:  $50  Outdoors and weather permitting

DIY Agility Equipment

No classes scheduled at this time

      Meets weekly (4wks)

     Cost:  $25  (plus the cost of materials which you purchase to make your own equipment.(Optional))