DOG OBEDIENCE

Training a Companion Dog
Training is an activity that allows people and their companion dogs to interact in a manner that makes it possible for all of them to live in harmony with each other, with everyone's needs met. To promote harmonious, lifelong companion relationships between people and dogs, the Frederick County Humane Society offers Positive Reinforcement Training Classes at our facility, at 5712 D Industry Lane in Frederick.

Class Offerings and Schedules
The FCHS is pleased to offer a wide array of training classes taught by professional trainers from Right Start Training. Classes are one-hour long. Please contact the trainers directly to register for classes and make payments. Paid pre-registration is required. You will receive confirmation information before start of class. If the class you have requested has been changed, filled or cancelled, you will be notified immediately.

Upcoming new sessions are scheduled to start as follows:

Class sessions are six to eight weeks long. There are usually two weeks between sessions, to accomodate possible cancellations due to inclement weather or trainer illness.

Contact Information for Dog Trainers:

Right Start Training -- Contact Dana White via e-mail: RightStartTrains@aol.com
Website: www.rightstarttraining.com

Class Description: (classes are limited in size for plenty of individualized attention)
Puppy PreSchool -- This is the best possible way to get your puppy started with basic training and socialization. Lots of playtime! Puppies between ages 8 to 18 weeks are welcome.
Basic Level One, Canine Etiquette -- Establish a healthy, long-term relationship with your dog using reward-based techniques. Behaviors taught include sit, down, stay, come, heel, settle, and lots more. Canine Etiquette also utilizes "clicker" training.
Level Two Advanced -- The next step in training, including agility, tricks, etc. For dogs who have completed Level One or Canine Etiquette.
Conformation Show Handling (Novice) -- Covers all facets of Conformation Show Handling. You will learn how to stack, gait and stand your dog for examination. Perfect start for puppies, young dogs and inexperienced handlers looking to "get into the sport."
Junior Conformation Show Handling -- Designed for young handlers ages 8 to 18, covers all facets of Conformation Show Handling per description above.