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2006 Group Class Schedule:

This page updated Saturday, December 13, 2008 08:43 AM

Main objective of Group Class is to gain reliable off-leash control of your dog in a very distracting environment

CPC's Group Class - October 10, 2008  -  18 dogs!

           (Scroll down for details of CPC Group Classes)

CHDT Location Information

  • The last Group Class of the year WILL be held Saturday December 13th @ 10am.

  • GRADUATION CERTIFICATES will be handed out at group classes only - I will not be sending any more in the mail; it was very expensive to send just 3 of them!

  • After this last group, the group classes will not be held again until Sat. Jan. 31st @ 3pm, weather permitting.

  • Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

CHDT Location Information

  • Saturday's group classes are held at 10am, every other week, in fair weather only, late September through late June.

  • Saturday's group classes are held at 9am, every other week, in fair weather only, late June through late September.

  • I have not decided yet if I will be holding a Saturday group EVERY week in 2009 yet - I'll keep you posted here.

  • Evening group classes are to be determined ......... a poll is usually taken to find out which week evening works for the majority of clients.

  • Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

2006 Group Class Schedule:

  • January:         12th - 10am                                                                 Cassi Workman with "Pedro"

  • January:         26th - 10am                                                                 Sharon Roof with "Katie"

  • February:        9th - 10am                                                                  Mike Lusche with "Kirby"                                 

  • February:        23rd - 10am                                                                Lisa Foremski wiith "Buddy"

  • March:           8th - 10am                                                                   Chance Connelly wiith "Twitch"

  • March:           22nd - 10am   CANCELED!

  • April:              5th - 10am   CANCELED!

  • April:              19th - 10am   CANCELED!

  • May:               3rd - 10am

  • May:               8th - 7pm

  • May:               17th - 10am

  • May:               22nd - 7pm  CANCELLED!

  • May:               31st - 10am                                                                Jon Paul with "Barney"

  • June:              5th - 7pm  CANCELED!

  • June:              14th - 10am                                                                Pat Marrison with "Bella"

  • June:              19th - 7pm                                                                  Peggi Thompson with "Savvik"

  • June:              28th - 9am                                                                _Erin Seaman with "Riggs" AND "Sheriff"

  • July:               3rd - 7pm  CANCELED!

  • July:               12th - 9am                                                                _Karen Hevert with "Archie"

  • July:               17th - 7pm                                                                _Nicole Kronberger with "Sundance"

  • July:               26th - 9am                                                                _Ashley Chislett with "Loki"

  • July:               31st @ 7pm                                                              _Jen Zauber with "Ruby"

  • August:          9th @ 9am                                                               _ Brad Harper with "Roxie"

  • August:          14th @ 7pm                                                                Peggi Thompson with "Saavik" & "T'Pol"

  • August:          23rd @ 9am                                                                Tiffany McGonigle with "Sully"

  • August:          28th @ 7pm                                                                Eric Kronberger with "Sundance"

  • September:    6th @ 9am                                                                  Aaron Zauber with "Simon"

  • September:    11th @ 6:30pm CANCELED!

  • September:    20th @ 10am                                                               Mikayla Rivetts with "Toby"

  • September:    25th @ 6:30pm                                                            Casey Cadey with "JD"

  • October:         4th @ 10am                                  __                           Chris Carter with "Pandora"

  • October:         9th @ 6pm                                  __                             Fabby Hillyard with "Ben"

  • October:         18th @ 10am                                                               Eric Kronberger with "Sundance" (2nd time)

  • October:         23rd @ 6pm                                                                Tyler St. Michael with "JD"

  • November:      1st @ 10am                                                                 Lea Hanson with "Spartacus"

  • November:      8th @ 3pm                                                                  Libby Butler with "Murphy"

  • November:      15th @ 10am                                                              Brad Harper with "Roxie" - (2nd time)

  • November:      22nd @ 3pm                                                               Marni Windhorst with "Alka"

  • November:      29th @ 10am CANCELED!

  • December:      6th @ 3pm                                                                 Brad Harper with "Roxie" (3rd time!)

  • December:      13th @ 10am    (LAST GROUP CLASS until Saturday January 31st @ 3pm)

  • Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

 

CHDT Location Information

The Canine Psychology Center's Group Class location is:

At the park just south of CPC's old location - 12750 West Stanford Avenue, Morrison, CO 80465 - www.mapquest.com  (photos of the park to come!)

  • From C-470: Head EAST on Quincy Ave, turn right (south) onto Youngfield St. You will go over 2 speed bumps and come to a stop sign, which will be Stanford Ave. Turn left (east) at the stop sign and you will see the swimming pool at the park. Continue past the pool area..... group classes will be held either in the grass or in the parking lot, depending on the temperature of the grass/pavement. Again, group classes are held in fair weather only. Please ALWAYS check the website BEFORE you head out for group!

 

  • From Kipling St: Head WEST on Quincy Ave, turn left (south) onto Youngfield St. You will go over 2 speed bumps and come to a stop sign, which will be Stanford Ave. Turn left (east) at the stop sign and you will see the swimming pool at the park. Continue past the pool area..... group classes will be held either in the grass or in the parking lot, depending on the temperature of the grass/pavement. Again, group classes are held in fair weather only. Please ALWAYS check the website BEFORE you head out for group!

 

  • Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

 CHDT Location Information

  • Your dog will learn...

  1. To obey commands while around other dogs and people.

  2. To properly socialize with many breeds and personalities of dogs.

  3. To focus only on you, unless given a "go play" command.

  4. To be calm and submissive in a very distractive environment.

  5. To have greater focus and confidence in a group setting.

       

  • You will learn...

  1. To gain control of your dog in a very distracting environment.

  2. To begin the off-leash training process.

  3. To teach your dog how to ignore other owner's commands.

  4. To have greater focus and confidence in a group setting.

 

  • Other advantages of group class...

  1. Your dog will see other dogs being given the same verbal commands and hand signals as themselves.

  2. You will learn to listen to instructions while keeping an eye on your dog; you will learn to 'multi-task'!

  3. Group is a very controlled environment, where you can feel more comfortable allowing your dog off-leash, or practicing corrections for aggression and other difficult issues.

  4. Group class is included with the Basic/Advanced Obedience program, as well as the Board & Train program; there is no extra charge for group class.

  5. This is where you will graduate your chosen training program with an off-leash test. (Actually, the leash will be dragging behind the dog, unless you are using a tab leash and a remote training collar.)

CHDT Location Information

  • Group lessons may be cancelled, changed or postponed at any time, so please check back here or the home page often!

  • Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

CHDT Location Information

  • Clients are not allowed to attend group lessons until they have completed private lessons first (unless Suzi has given you special admittance to utilize your dog as a distraction for the rest of the group class)

  • You and your dog must be working well together as a team before you will be invited into any group lessons. If you are looking for a group class only, CPC is not the training facility for you.

  • Group classes will continue to be held at the usual location (Weaver Hollow park in Morrison) in fair weather only, as it seems to be a fairly neutral location for most owners.

  • No longer will group classes be held in poor weather in the old garage - if it is actively snowing/raining, or just too cold, there will be no group class. Sorry for any inconvenience!

 

  • Visitors (non-clients) are welcome at anytime, without their dogs.

  • If less than 5 dogs show up for any group, that group will not be held!!! - The purpose of group class is gain off leash control of your dog in a VERY distracting environment.  Group class simply won't happen at all if there are very few attendees. 3 or 4 dogs just don't make for a distracting enough environment for the rest of the dogs. Plus, with today's gas prices it's just not worth a half hour, or longer, drive to attend a group class with very few attendees. So, please come to as many group lessons as possible and get your dog graduated in a timely fashion. Then, and only then, will your 'lifetime guarantee' officially begin.

  • Question / Answer, private lesson scheduling and free nail trims available after each group class.

  • Opportunity to test for off-leash will be offered at each group. If the trainer does not mention this at the beginning of each group, please speak up if you wish to test for off-leash!

  • Photos of CPC group lessons are taken randomly, so smile pretty at group! These photos can be seen by CLICKING HERE  and  HERE

  • Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

 

CHDT Location Information

  1. Owners will arrive on time to all groups, as lessons will begin and end promptly. Groups are one hour in length.

  2. Dogs will be kept on leash at all times unless directed otherwise, or if you are testing for off-leash. Even then, the leash is to drag on the ground or you need to use a 'tab' leash.

  3. Owners will keep dogs under definite control at all times. Proper training equipment (choke/pinch collars and nylon or leather leads) are required at all times. (Muzzles for very aggressive dogs are required)

  4. No retractable leashes or Gentle Leader/Halti head collars will be allowed in CPC's group classes! Those are for PetsMart clients! he he

  5. Owners will keep their dogs away from other dogs/people (even dogs that are friends outside of group) unless directed otherwise.

  6. Owners will bring their own training treats, if used. None will be provided, unless someone is willing to share. (Don't use plastic bags, the dogs can hear them)

  7. Owners are not required to call in advance to cancel group lessons, but owners will attend as many groups as possible in an attempt to complete their training program in a timely fashion.

  8. Children and other family members in attendance are to stay seated or on the 'sidelines' at all times unless directed otherwise.

  9. Owners will be issued a certificate of graduation upon successful completion of an off lead test. This does not mean that owners cannot attend groups after graduation. This certificate will be brought to the next available group class for you to pick up. If you do not wish to drive to pick up your graduation certificate, please let Suzi know and she will snail-mail it to you.

  10. Please bring a 'doggie bag' to every group class, so you can pick up after your dog.

  11. Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation,
Suzi Schaefers

Photos of CHDT's Most Recent Graduates

  • Requirements for Graduation: (both verbally and with hand signals - separately)

 

*       Name  -  Your dog must look directly at you when you call its name, on the first request, from a distance and without coming to you.

 

*       The Sit  -  Your dog must sit the first time you give the command, without correction or repetition, from both a standing position and a down position, both verbally and with hand command.

 

*       The Down  -  Your dog must lie down the first time you give the command, without correction or repetition, from both a standing position and a sit position, both verbally and with hand command.

 

*       The Stay  -  Your dog must remain in position {both sit and down} for at least two minutes, from a distance of at least 20 feet from you, during major distractions. Stepping away from the dog with your right foot first warrants another ‘hand command’ for stay. This must be done both verbally and with hand command.

 

*       The Recall  -  Your dog must return to you the first time you give the command, without correction or repetition, from a distance of at least 20 feet from you, through a group of dogs, both verbally and with hand command. Your dog must sit directly in front of you, give direct eye contact and not move after you give the treat until you offer another command.

 

*       The Heel   -  Your dog must heel at your left side, without a leash in your hand, as you serpentine in and out of other dogs and owners. Your dog must automatically sit when you come to a stop without a correction or receiving the sit command. Stepping away from the dog with your left foot first warrants the ‘hand command’ for heel.

 

*       The Return to Heel   -  Your dog must perform your chosen ‘return to heel’ command, {swing or heel} the first time you give the command, without correction or repetition, both verbally and with hand command.

  • Remember to always check the group schedule RIGHT BEFORE you head out for each class. You can also check the home page without having to come to this page.

 
 

July '06 group class - Practicing down - stay (video)

 

August '06 group class - Lori with 'Duke' practicing the 'swing' command (video)