$180.00 ($100 for only the group classes if you have already completed 2 on-site
sessions)

7 sessions (Five 1-hour group sessions and 2 private sessions) (beginning at 6
months)(maximum: 7 dogs)

In this class, you'll socialize your dog, desensitize it to other dogs and teach it
obedience skills in a group setting and on site. (In each class at least one  
adoptable dog from a local rescue shelter will also join us to help improve its
chances of getting adopted.)
This class includes:
  • An initial pre-group session at your home to talk about your dog's specific
    needs and to give you training on general animal behavior training
    techniques. This session will also include breed-specific advice.
  • Five group sessions where we teach your dog how to SIT, STAY, HEEL,
    COME, LEAVE-IT and how to POLITELY meet other dogs.
  • One session at your home after the group sessions for "on-site" training at
    the location where your dog needs it most (at home, on-the-walk or on-the-
    town).
  • You will receive a Must Do To-Do List that will show you how to prevent
    your dog from developing common behavioral issues.
  • You will receive written summaries of each lesson.
GROUP DOG TRAINING
Deborah McArdle, Trainer and Behavior Consultant      Santa Barbara Dog Training         (805) 448-5405            petrelief@verizon.net
Pet Relief Dog Training, 2009
$180.00
(Five 1-hour group sessions and 2 private sessions) (4 months to 8 months)
(maximum: 7 puppies)

In this class, you'll motivate your puppy and socialize your puppy, desensitize it
to other dogs and teach it obedience skills in a group setting and on-site. (In each
class at least one adoptable puppy from a local rescue shelter will also join us to
help improve its chances of getting adopted.)
This class includes:
  • A pre-group session at your home to talk about your puppy's specific
    needs and to give you training on general animal behavior training
    techniques and puppy specific issues such as housebreaking, etc. This
    session will also include breed-specific advice.
  • Five group sessions where we teach your puppy how to SIT, STAY, HEEL,
    COME, LEAVE-IT and how to POLITELY meet other dogs on and off leash.
  • One session at your home after the group sessions for "on-site" training at
    the location where your puppy needs it most (at home, on-the-walk or on-
    the-town).
  • You will receive a Must Do "To-Do" List that will show you how to
    prevent your puppy from developing the most common behavioral issues
    that arise in adult dogs.
  • You will receive written summaries of each lesson.
OBEDIENCE I. The Polite Puppy Class
OBEDIENCE IIa: The Well Rounded Dog Class
Pet Relief Dog Training, 2009
Payment Policy
All services must be paid, by cash or check, in total before or on the first day that they are provided. The
total for multiple-day sessions must be paid before or on the first day that the training sessions begin.
There are no refunds if training sessions cannot be completed by the dog owner.  
OBEDIENCE IIb: The Refined Dog with an AKC Canine Good Citizen
and Pet Therapy Class Option
$180 ($120 for only the group classes if you have already completed 2 on-site
sessions)         

7 sessions: (Five 1-hr group sessions, 1 private session, and 1 field trip test
session)(maximum: 7 dogs)

This class is open to all dogs beginning at 8 months although to test for Pet
Therapy Certification dogs must be one year old. Training for the CGC test
provides useful obedience training, and will help you and your dog establish a
closer bond. The class does require you and your dog have had some prior
training and that your dog has had some level of reliability with Sit, Down,
Come to you, Walk on a Loose Leash & Stay. All dogs must be able to work
calmly around other dogs and people without barking or displaying any
aggressive or threatening behavior towards people and dogs.

  • This American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen prep class will be held
    for 6 weeks; this includes 5 session's of CGC Test prep training (including
    obedience) and then an actual test on your last day of class.
  • We will refine your dog's basic obedience skills and teach it how to be a
    good companion and/or therapy dog. We will teach your dog to POLITELY
    ACCEPT A STRANGER, SIT & STAY (20-ft), WALK ON A LOOSE LEASH
    IN A CROWD, COME (10 ft), LEAVE-IT, POLITELY MEET OTHER DOGS
    and REACT TO DISTRACTIONS (e.g. medical equipment, loud noises,
    etc.).
  • On week six we will take an "on-the-town" field trip to La Cumbre Mall
    where you will have the chance to have your dog take the CGC test and
    get a graduation certificate along with some celebratory treats.
  • After passing this class, you will be prepared to take the test for Therapy
    Dog Certification ($10) by a Therapy Dog program so you and your dog can
    visit nursing homes, schools and hospitals.
  • You will receive a private training session at your home to talk about
    your dog's specific needs and/or a behavioral issue.

Admittance into the class does not guarantee your passing the CGC test. The test
is conducted by an AKC-approved CGC evaluator.
II. The Well Rounded Dog
 Wed. 6:15-7:15pm
Aug 11,  18, 25, Sept.
1, 8
Full
I. The Polite Puppy Class (4 to 8
months)
 Wed.  5:30-6:30pm

Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov.
3 (off),  Nov. 10
Register
IIa and b. The Well Rounded
Dog (will include some training
in the AKC CGC test) (6 months
and up)
 Thurs 5:30-6:30pm

Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov.
4 (off), Nov. 11

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Upcoming Class Dates and Times
Sam, a Golden Retriever and  Pet Relief
Graduate. Pet Relief Dog Training, 2010
Marty, a rescue dog in training. Pet Relief
Dog Training, 2009
Lola, a Brussels Griffon and Pet Relief Graduate. Pet Relief Dog
Training, 2010