For more
information or registration of training classes, email:
Chris Sweetwood at: csweetwood@att.net or call 203-877-6157
Chris Sweetwood at: csweetwood@att.net or call 203-877-6157
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The AKC did new (Canine Good Citizen) CGC videos which were filmed at the Trap Falls’ training facility in Shelton CT, and at ‘K-9 Karnival’, the club’s successful Responsible Dog Ownership Day event. Thanks to all the TFKC members and their dogs who helped and participated during the filming. For more information about training, email csweetwood@att.net
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Trap Falls Kennel Club is dedicated to supporting families in becoming responsible dog owners. Training your dog should be an enjoyable, fun and rewarding experience for all members of your family and help to build a bond and healthy relationship between dog and owner . These classes emphasize life skills and household manners using positive reinforcement methods, and will briefly introduce you to a variety of dog sports and other activities which are fun and challenging for you and your dog.
STAR Puppy and CGC classes are offered on an ongoing basis. Family Manners classes (Basic and Advanced Obedience) are scheduled based on demand, as are Rally and Competitive Obedience. All classes are held at our training facility in Milford, CT. To receive a class registration form or information about classes and schedules, please email us at csweetwood@att.net.
Class descriptions and instructions, including payment information are included on registration forms.
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OUR CLASSES:
Step One: AKC STAR Puppy - Tuesdays at 6:00pm - A 6-week class designed to get owners and their puppies off on the right paw. You’ll learn how to best communicate with your pup and you’ll have the opportunity to be in class with other dogs of similar age. Aimed at earning the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy distinction, you’ll be working on basic obedience skills, and will learn about puppy-raising and the fun and challenges that comes with having a new household member. A test will be given the last week of classes. Cost: $175 (FMI go to www.akc.org/starpuppy).Step Two: GOOD DOG 1 CLASS with CGC - Tuesdays at 7:00pm - A 6-week class designed for Basic Obedience and Manners for Household and Social situations. For dogs of any age and focuses on building a strong relationship with your dog. Beginners are welcome, and continuing students will work on increasing attention span and focus on more advanced techniques. With more advanced skills than AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy®, CGC rewards dogs who have good manners at home and in the community. The CGC® Program stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and good manners for dogs. It is recognized as the gold standard for well-behaved dogs. After attending preparatory classes, and passing a 10-step CGC test, the dog and handler team can earn an official AKC title. Dogs with the CGC title have the suffix, CGC after their names. Cost: $175 (FMI go to www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm)
Step Three: GOOD DOG 2 CLASS - Tuesdays at 8:00pm - A 6-week class designed for those who have mastered Family Manners: Foundation, Family Manners: Skills builds the bridge to developing more formal obedience skills by increasing duration and distance, and proofing with safe distractions appropriate to each dog's level of ability. Skills students also master left and right turns, about turns, down from stand, recalls to front with distractions, sit and down with walk-arounds, serpentines, and cone work, mat work while playing fun games. Cost: $175
To learn more go to: http://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/akc_community_canine/about.cfm
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Thirty-three state legislatures, including Connecticut, have passed resolutions recognizing the AKC's Canine Good Citizen programs as an effective means of providing training and education for community dog owners.
ALL DOGS MUST HAVE A RABIES VACCINATION AND INCLUDE A COPY OF IT WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE CLASS.
* Because of the nature of the class, no dogs that are aggressive to other dogs or people are permitted in this class. Dogs should have some knowledge of basic commands (sit, down, stay, come) and walking on leash, but need not be perfect to attend class.
For more information e-mail csweetwood@att.net
