In this class, you'll socialize and desensitize your dog to other dogs and teach it
obedience skills in a group setting with distractions. You also have the option of
adding discounted on-site sessions to work on specific issues. (In each class at least
one dog from a local rescue shelter will also join us to help improve its future chance
of adoption.)
(> 5 months)(max: 8 dogs)

This class includes:
  • Five group sessions where your dog will learn to SIT, STAY, HEEL, COME,
    LEAVE-IT and POLITELY meet other dogs.
  • A Must Do To-Do List that will show you how to prevent your dog from
    developing common behavioral issues.
  • Written summaries of each lesson.
  • You will also begin to learn how to make your dog an AKC Canine Good
    Citizen, the foundation for making your dog a therapy dog.

  • $105.00: five 1-hour group classes
  • $135.00 ($5 discount): five 1-hour group classes and 1 on-site session to work on
    specific behavioral issues
  • $170.00 ($10 discount): five group classes and 2 on-site sessions to work on
    specific behavioral issues (excellent option for dogs with behavioral issues or
    recently adopted rescue dogs)
GROUP DOG TRAINING
Deborah McArdle, Trainer and Behavior Consultant      Santa Barbara Dog Training         (805) 448-5405            petrelief@verizon.net
Pet Relief Dog Training, 2009
In this class, you'll motivate and socialize your puppy, desensitize it to other
dogs and teach it obedience skills in a group setting with distractions. You also
have the option of adding discounted on-site sessions to work on specific issues.
(In each class at least one puppy from a local rescue shelter will also join us to
improve its future chance of adoption). (>3 months)(max: 8 dogs)

This class includes:
  • Five group sessions where your puppy will learn to SIT, STAY, HEEL,
    COME, LEAVE-IT and POLITELY meet other dogs on leash.
  • A Must Do "To-Do" List that shows you how to prevent your puppy from
    developing common behavioral issues that arise in adult dogs.
  • Written summaries of each lesson.

  • $105.00: five 1-hour group classes
  • $135.00 ($5 discount): five 1-hour group classes and 1 on-site session to
    work on specific behavioral issues
  • $170.00 ($10 discount): five group classes and 2 on-site sessions to work on
    specific behavioral issues (excellent option for dogs with behavioral issues
    or recently adopted rescue dogs)
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, check or credit card, 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
This class is open to all dogs beginning at 8 months although to test for Pet Therapy
Certification dogs must be one year old. 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.

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.

  • The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen prep class includes 5
    session's of CGC Test prep training (including obedience) and CGC testing 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'll have the chance to 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.

  • $120: five group classes and field trip
  • $155 ($5 discount): five group classes, field trip and one on site session to work
    on a behavioral issue

Admittance into the class does not guarantee your passing the CGC test. The class and the test is
conducted by an AKC-approved CGC evaluator.
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
Obedience IIa Well Rounded Dog Class
Saturday, 12:00am to 1:00pm
April 2 - April 30
Ages: >5 months
8 dog limit: Full
On site sessions, taken with classes, begin the week of
March 21st.

The classes will be held at MacKenzie Park, at the
corner of Los Positas and State Street.
Contact us to register
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