Dog Training
Dog Behavior Training, AKC Testing and moreGroup Obedience and Therapy Courses
How to schedule your dog for a class:
Step 1. Log into your customer portal and submit proof of vaccinations for Distemper and Bordetella and for dogs 16 weeks or older the Rabies vaccine.
Step 2: Schedule your session through your customer portal at www.dawgsinmotion.propetware.com | Your login is your email address that you listed with Dawgs in Motion. If you have never used the portal before please contact us to set up your account and issue a temporary password. Payment is due upon the approval of your class request. You can upload a card to your account and pay immediately.
Step 3: Once your session is booked you will need to sign the customer policy if you have not already done so. This can be done through the customer portal.
Step 4: Sign the training agreement associated with your class through the customer portal.
What if I can’t make it to class?
Attending each class is vitally important to ensure the success of your team. If you are not able to make class you will need to do a make up class with your trainer privately—this is an additional cost! We do this to ensure your team is successful and are getting the most out of the course. When a class is missed it can push training back as dogs require consistency and skills are often built upon as the class progresses. We do understand that there may be circumstances that may prevent you from making every session and if you are unable to find someone to bring your dog to class we will do our best to ensure you are able to get the material for the class.
Dogs must attend all classes and must be present for the last class when examination takes place. If you cannot attend, you will need to schedule a make-up session with one of our certified trainers. This will be a 30-minute owner present private session and will be charged at the rate of a private lesson. If you choose not to make-up the session you will still receive your instructional and homework handout but unfortunately your dog will not be able to graduate from the course as attendance to each session is required.
If your team misses the last class they will not graduate.
Elementary School | Beginner Obedience 6 Week Course
*Open to all dogs that are 8 weeks old or older
*American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy Course for eligible dogs under 1 year of age
Age Requirements: 8 Weeks and older
Price: $255.00
CLASS OVERVIEW
Dogs that are under 1 year of age will be eligible to earn their S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification with the American Kennel Club at the end of the course.
Dogs must attend all 6 sessions in order to pass the class. If you must miss for any reason you will need to make up the session with your trainer through a private lesson at the cost of a lesson.
On the last week all dogs will be tested for proficiency and must pass with at least 80% accuracy. For any dogs taking the S.T.A.R. Puppy test, they must score with 100% to earn their title.
CLASS AGENDA
Week 1: Marker Charging, Engagement & Focus cue, & Recalls
Week 2: Leash pressure skills for loose leash walking & Sit cue
Week 3: Touch & Target training, Fading lures, & Down cue
Week 4: Place cue with Settle & Wait cue
Week 5: Handling Skills, Socializing*, & Leave-It
Week 6: Review and Examination
*Proper socializing of dogs does not mean play interactions between dogs. For proper socialization your dog must learn to acclimate and stay neutral to situations including presence of other dogs, people, objects, sounds, etc. We will not be doing group interactions in this class. For dog-to-dog interactions and playtime please look into our daycamp group play option or private day training.
Upcoming Class Sessions and Trainers:
Course #1 | SPECIAL PRICING $220.00
Trainer: Nora Elgahari
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Course #2 | SPECIAL PRICING $220.00
Trainer: Nora Elgahari
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Tue Nov 28 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tue Dec 5 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tue Dec 12 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tue Dec 19 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tue Dec 26 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Tue Jan 2 | 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Course #3 | SPECIAL PRICING $220.00
Trainer: Nora Elgahari
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Course #4 | SPECIAL PRICING $220.00
Trainer: Nora Elgahari
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Trainer: Amanda Zavadil
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Middle School | Intermediate Obedience 6 Week Course
*Open to all dogs that are 6 months old or older (unless approved by the lead trainer/management)
*American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Course for eligible dogs
Age Requirements: 6 Months and older
Pre-Requisite: Beginner Obedience
Price: $255.00
CLASS OVERVIEW
Dogs that enroll in this course are eligible to receive their Canine Good Citizen upon graduation if they pass with 100% accuracy.
Dogs must attend all 6 sessions in order to pass the class. If you must miss for any reason you will need to make up the session with your trainer through a private lesson at the cost of a lesson.
On the last week all dogs will be tested for proficiency and must pass with at least 80% accuracy to graduate the course.
CLASS AGENDA
Week 1: Introduction to Heel/Backwards Following
Week 2: Sit-Stay & Down-Stay
Week 3: Calmly Approaching People/Dogs/Items
Week 4: Loose Leash Walking & Grooming Skills
Week 5: Desensitization to Medical Equipment & Group Stay
Week 6: Review and Examination
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Trainer: Amanda Zavadil
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Canine Behavior and Dog Handler Certification 12 Week Course
*Open to all dogs that are 1 year old or older (unless approved by the lead trainer/management)
*Therapy Dog Handler Certification for Handler upon completion and passing of the course and examination
* Dogs that pass their class will also be certified in Canine Good Citizen levels 1 & 2 (CGC and CGCU)
Age Requirements: 12 Months and older
Pre-Requisite: None
Price: $1,200.00
CLASS OVERVIEW
The class will certify you as a therapy dog handler and your dog as a certified therapy dog if you both pass. There is of course the potential that only one of you may pass. After your last session you will be tested for proficiency with a written exam and a practical hands-on exam for you and
your dog. You will receive regular homework handouts and assignments that will be required to be turned in for a grade.
* Homework assignments are 50% of your grade
* Written Examination is 25% of your grade
* Practical Examination is 25% of your grade
Student Absences: You must attend all of the classes. You may receive up to 2 excused absences, but they must be made up in order to receive your marks. Missing 3 or more classes will result in an automatic dismissal from the course with no refund. Unexcused absences and no call no shows will result in dismissal from the course with no refund.
Owners/Handlers must achieve a minimum of 85% overall to receive their passing certification.
Your dog will be evaluated on the practical examination and
will receive a pass/failure based on their performance.
Classes meet every other week for about 1 hour depending on how many dogs are in the class.
NOTICE
Dawgs in Motion Therapy Dogs are not service dogs and therefore do not have the same protected rights of a Service Dog. Under Wis. Stat. 106.52(1)(fm), and the 2005 Wisconsin Act 354, service animals are defined as an animal that is individually trained, or is being trained to work or perform tasks to benefit a person with a disability.
Course #1 | Trainer: Amanda Zavadil
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