Saturday, November 29, 2014

FYI, IF YOU ARE IN CLASSES WITH KATIE SUNDAY ..Class will be held EXCEPT FOR TRICKS II, this Sunday 11/30/14!!!! We originally scheduled to be off the holiday weekend but the students are having so much fun they voted to COME TO CLASS!!!

WE NEED STUDENTS INTERESTED IN THE HIGHLIGHTED CLASSES TO PRE-REGISTER FOR THE CLASS…
if we are under enrolled we will postpone classes until January!!!
TO Register go to  www.mybestfriendobedience.com or call to prepay by phone!
For classes at a Public Parks call My Best Friend Directly  818-996-3647 (dogs)
For classes at Pampered Pet Hotel WOODLAND HILLS call 818 340 2275
For classes at Pampered Pet Hotel NORTHRIDGE call 747 202 0776

KEEP IN MIND WE ALWAYS DO PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR PUPS AND ADULT DOGS with ALL TYPES OF PROBLEMS, POTTY TRAINING and other puppy issues, FEAR, AGGRESSION Problems, typical OBEDIENCE issues, Separation Anxiety, Social Skills with people and dogs, off leash training, etc. let one of our specialists help you!  We do boarding and training at Pampered Pet Hotel, and sometimes in home with one of our trainers, using the latest positive reinforcement training methods available, without needing to always have treats!  Call us and discover the possibilities!

AKC STAR PUP (free for beginning grads) and CGC (free for intermediate grads) from 9-11am at Tarzana Park!!!  First come first served!  Next one December 14, 2014!

PUPPY SOCIALIZATION CLASS start dates 6 week $120 (indoor):  
For PUPS over 11 weeks with 2 sets of vaccines, bordetella and clear fecal test! 
12/1       Monday               6:30PM    Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
12/4       Thursday             6:30PM    Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
We will skip holidays!

               
 PUPPY PARTY AT KAREN’s HOUSE
12/13    Saturday afternoon 3:30pm for pups under 6 months and 4:30pm over 6 months to one year!
If you would like to host a party email us at k9frend@earthlink.net EMAIL FOR AN INVITE to the party of your choice! 

BEGINNING OBEDIENCE OPTIONS 6 WEEKS $190 FREEPEAT FOR LIFE:
12/1       Monday          10:15AM      West Van Nuys Jesse Owens Mini Park – Instructor Bobby!
12/1       Monday          7:45 PM        Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
12/6       Saturday         9:00 AM     Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby

TO REGISTER FOR Weekly CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN WOODLAND HILLS PLEASE CALL 818 340 2275
TO REGISTER FOR Weekly CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN NORTHRIDGE PLEASE CALL 747 202 0776
FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY OTHER CLASS PLEASE CALL 818 996 3647 or go to our online pre-registration page
              
Lifeskills class (for beginning graduates)   6 weeks $120 Indoor and outdoor!
This is the class you take after beginning obedience class where you just didn’t practice enough with distractions and you need to nail down walking without pulling and stays with stuff going on around your dog!  We will do at least one field trip too!
12/1        Monday        11:30 AM     West Van Nuys, Jesse Owens Mini Park - Instructor Bobby
12/6       Saturday      10:30 AM     Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Bobby

INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE OPTIONS (AKC CGC focus) 6 WEEKS $190 FREEPEAT FOR LIFE:
12/1       Monday                 10:15 AM     Jesse Owens Mini Park, West Van Nuys – Instructor Bobby

FOCUS/ High Energy class – great if you are doing agility!  $95 (this class is for high energy or easily distracted dog that have intermediate level obedience already, great for agility dogs) $95 for 4 weeks! series we will resume in January Monday night at  7:30pm  at Balboa Park in Encino - Instructor Katie!  PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.mybestfriendobedience.com!

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Saturday morning at 8:30 at in Tarzana Park w/laura
Contact us to get on the list for this intense competition prep class!  Intermediate obedience level prerequisite! Email us at k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 if you are interested in a class, with specialty classes, sometimes they don’t fill up and we need to push the start date back…we will keep you informed as we have enough students to proceed!  Katie and Laura both do private sessions to help prep for Competition Obedience!

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE Monday night, 6:30 PM!!! – postponed until 2015    
NEW LOCATION BALBOA PARK BY THE AGILITY RINGS… THIS MAKE IT EVEN MORE CHALLENGING THAT BEFORE!!!!   -  Instructor Katie.  NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY call to get on the list!
Moved from Sunday at Woodland Hills Pampered pet hotel, just temporarily until 2015
CURRENTLY TAKING NAMES FOR THOSE INTERESTED call 818 996 3647 or email k9frend@earthlink.net

INTRO TO GROWLY (one time class) $50 – next one 2015 usually Wednesday night at 6:30
Your dog must be able to sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, loose leash walk, no jumping, and heeling with distractions to join this group (intermediate level training completed), or have permission from one of our trainers, to join the Growly class.  Understanding of how to use a clicker (or marker) is also required.  Usually this class is a culmination of private training to deal with reactivity issues.

GROWLY CLASS (CONTINUING) (6 weeks $120)
Great class for Snarky dogs to socialize under control (not off leash) with other like-minded dogs in a group! These dogs must have completed Intro to growly or worked on issues privately with an approved trainer and must have intermediate level obedience skills! (Intro class is on 9/10... $50)!!!
Date TBA Wednesday evening at 7:45pm          Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie
                                                               
NEW**SNARKY WALKERS WHO PULL ON LEASH (must have intermediate level skills) 6 weeks $120
A class to specifically address PULLING ON LEASH during walks, and being snarky with other dogs!
DATE TBA        Monday Mornings       West Van Nuys at the park at Sherman way and white oak
-     Instructor Bobby (no date has been set yet) email k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 if you are interested, once we have enough students we will announce the date!
PLEASE SEE INTRO TO GROWLY AND GROWLY CLASS IS YOU HAVE COMPLETED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TRAINING!!!

TRICKS classes ($120 for 6 weeks)   Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie for all Tricks Classes!!! (Multiple levels)
You only need beginning level obedience for this class
Katie sent this link to her YouTube tricks video for those of you interested!!!!
Check out this video on YouTube:   http://youtu.be/vL6dD8L-u_U
TRICKS I, II and III – will resume in 2015

AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE (6 weeks $120) SEEMS THEY HAD ENOUGH TO GO!  CLASS 2 11/13
Learn the signs and perform them skillfully!  Great practice for those who want to compete, and those who are, but aren’t quite there yet!  This class is designed to incorporate those just started on Rally and those who need a practicing forum and know the signs!  Mock courses are set up!

TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN WOODLAND HILLS PLEASE CALL 818 340 2275
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN NORTHRIDGE PLEASE CALL 747 202 0776
FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY CLASS NOT AT PAMPERED PET, PLEASE CALL 818 996 3647 or go to our online pre-registration page!

Karen Reardon Taylor, CPDT-KA
Owner, Trainer and Behavior Counselor
Professional Charter Member or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and American Humane Association
AKC CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator
Member Valley Hills Obedience Club
Reseda, CA
818 996 3647
Cell 818 720 3647
Fax 818 996 0422


Friday, November 14, 2014

new classes as of 11/13/14

SCROLL ALL THE WAY DOWN TO SEE OUR SPECIALTY COURSES FOR YOU AND YOUR DOG!

TO REGISTER FOR Weekly CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN WOODLAND HILLS PLEASE CALL 818 340 2275
TO REGISTER FOR Weekly CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN NORTHRIDGE PLEASE CALL 747 202 0776
FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY OTHER CLASS PLEASE CALL 818 996 3647 or go to our online pre-registration page

This week’s offerings in yellow!

AKC STAR PUP (free for beginning grads) and CGC (free for intermediate grads) from 9-11am at Tarzana Park!!!  First come first served!  Next one December 14, 2014!

PUPPY SOCIALIZATION CLASS start dates 6 week $120 (indoor):
For PUPS over 11 weeks with 2 sets of vaccines, bordetella and clear fecal test! 
11/2       Sunday                 3:30PM     Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Katie
REMEMBER, IF YOU NEED EXTRA SOCIALIZING FOR PUPS UNDER 6 MONTHS YOU CAN JOIN A PUPPY CLASS AT THE HALFWAY POINT IF THERE IS SPACE!  Only $70 for three classes!
11/17     Monday               6:30PM    Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
(may postpone until the 11/24)
12/4       Thursday             6:30PM    Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
We will skip holidays!
               
 PUPPY PARTY AT KAREN’s HOUSE
11/15    Saturday afternoon 3:30pm for pups under 6 months and 4:30pm over 6 months to one year!  Next one is on 12/13!  We are hopefully doing the December pup party at Pampered Pet Hotel in Woodland Hills, and in January they will take place at one of the Pampered Pet Hotels; or a student, or trainers home!  If you would like to host a party, let us know at 818 996 3647 or email us at k9frend@earthlink.net EMAIL FOR AN INVITE to the party of your choice! 

BEGINNING OBEDIENCE OPTIONS 6 WEEKS $190 FREEPEAT FOR LIFE:
11/8       Saturday         9:45 AM       Tarzana Park – Instructor Laura (class 2 this week)
11/17     Monday          7:45 PM        Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
(may postpone to 11/24)
12/6       Saturday         9:00 AM     Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
12/1       Monday          10:15AM      West Van Nuys Jesse Owens Mini Park – Instructor Bobby!
            
Lifeskills class (for beginning graduates)   6 weeks $120 Indoor and outdoor!
12/6       Saturday      10:30 AM     Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Bobby
12/1        Monday        11:30 AM     West Van Nuys, Jesse Owens Mini Park - Instructor Bobby
This is the class you take after beginning obedience class where you just didn’t practice enough with distractions and you need to nail down walking without pulling and stays with stuff going on around your dog!  We will do at least one field trip too!

INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE OPTIONS (AKC CGC focus) 6 WEEKS $190 FREEPEAT FOR LIFE:
11/8       Saturday                11:00 AM     Tarzana Park – Instructor Laura (cancelled for now)
12/1       Monday                 10:15 AM     Jesse Owens Mini Park, West Van Nuys – Instructor Bobby

FOCUS/ High Energy class – great if you are doing agility!  $95 (this class is for high energy or easily distracted dog that have intermediate level obedience already, great for agility dogs) $95 for 4 weeks!
11/17     Monday night     7:30pm                  Balboa Park in Encino - Instructor Katie
 it seems we finally have enough students for this class… after the 17th, series we will resume in January!  PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.mybestfriendobedience.com!

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Saturday morning at 8:30 at in Tarzana Park w/laura
Contact us to get on the list for this intense competition prep class!  Intermediate obedience level prerequisite! Email us at k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 if you are interested in a class, with specialty classes, sometimes they don’t fill up and we need to push the start date back…we will keep you informed as we have enough students to proceed!

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE Monday night, 6:30 PM!!! – postponed until 2015    
NEW LOCATION BALBOA PARK BY THE AGILITY RINGS… THIS MAKE IT EVEN MORE CHALLENGING THAT BEFORE!!!!   -  Instructor Katie.  NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY call to get on the list!
Moved from Sunday at Woodland Hills Pampered pet hotel, just temporarily until 2015
CURRENTLY TAKING NAMES FOR THOSE INTERESTED call 818 996 3647 or email k9frend@earthlink.net

INTRO TO GROWLY (one time class) $50 – next one 2015 usually Wednesday night at 6:30
Your dog must be able to sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, loose leash walk, no jumping, and heeling with distractions to join this group (intermediate level training completed), or have permission from one of our trainers, to join the Growly class.  Understanding of how to use a clicker (or marker) is also required.  Usually this class is a culmination of private training to deal with reactivity issues.

GROWLY CLASS (CONTINUING) (6 weeks $120)
Great class for Snarky dogs to socialize under control (not off leash) with other like-minded dogs in a group! These dogs must have completed Intro to growly or worked on issues privately with an approved trainer and must have intermediate level obedience skills! (Intro class is on 9/10... $50)!!!
Date TBA Wednesday evening at 7:45pm          Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie
                                                               
NEW**SNARKY WALKERS WHO PULL ON LEASH (must have intermediate level skills) 6 weeks $120
A class to specifically address PULLING ON LEASH during walks, and being snarky with other dogs!
DATE TBA        Monday Mornings       West Van Nuys at the park at Sherman way and white oak
-     Instructor Bobby (no date has been set yet) email k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 if you are interested, once we have enough students we will announce the date!
PLEASE SEE INTRO TO GROWLY AND GROWLY CLASS IS YOU HAVE COMPLETED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TRAINING!!!

TRICKS classes ($120 for 6 weeks)   Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie for all Tricks Classes!!! (Multiple levels)
You only need beginning level obedience for this class
Katie sent this link to her YouTube tricks video for those of you interested!!!!
Check out this video on YouTube:   http://youtu.be/vL6dD8L-u_U
TRICKS I
11/6                       Thursday night                 6:30PM (class 2 11/13)!  Still room!
TRICKS II
11/2                       Sunday night                     7:15 PM Just this one time offering on Sunday!! (still room)
TRICKS III – will resume in 2015

AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE (6 weeks $120) SEEMS THEY HAD ENOUGH TO GO!  CLASS 2 11/13
Learn the signs and perform them skillfully!  Great practice for those who want to compete, and those who are, but aren’t quite there yet!  This class is designed to incorporate those just started on Rally and those who need a practicing forum and know the signs!  Mock courses are set up!
11/6     Thursday evening at 7:45PM   Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie (STILL SPACE)


TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN WOODLAND HILLS PLEASE CALL 818 340 2275
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN NORTHRIDGE PLEASE CALL 747 202 0776
FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY CLASS NOT AT PAMPERED PET, PLEASE CALL 818 996 3647 or go to our online pre-registration page!

Karen Reardon Taylor, CPDT-KA
Owner, Trainer and Behavior Counselor
Professional Charter Member or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and American Humane Association
AKC CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator
Member Valley Hills Obedience Club
Reseda, CA
818 996 3647
Cell 818 720 3647

Fax 818 996 0422

Monday, November 10, 2014

classes for november and december 2014


AKC STAR PUP (free for beginning grads) and CGC (free for intermediate grads) from 9-11am at Tarzana Park!!!  First come first served!  Next one December 14, 2014!

PUPPY SOCIALIZATION CLASS start dates 6 week $120 (indoor):  
For PUPS over 11 weeks with 2 sets of vaccines, bordetella and clear fecal test! 
11/2       Sunday                 3:30PM     Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Katie
REMEMBER, IF YOU NEED EXTRA SOCIALIZING FOR PUPS UNDER 6 MONTHS YOU CAN JOIN A PUPPY CLASS AT THE HALFWAY POINT IF THERE IS SPACE!  Only $70 for three classes!
We may have these two below classes upcoming…waiting for the instructor to confirm!
12/4       Thursday             6:30PM    Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
We will skip holidays!
11/17     Monday               6:30PM    Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
               
 PUPPY PARTY AT KAREN’s HOUSE 11/15 (sorry we had to change it from the 22nd)!
Next one is on 12/13! 3:30pm under 6 months and 4:30pm over 6 months to one year! 
We are hopefully doing the December pup party at Pampered Pet Hotel in Woodland Hills, and in January they will take place at one of the Pampered Pet Hotels; or a student, or trainers home!  If you would like to host a party, let us know at 818 996 3647 or email us at k9frend@earthlink.net!  EMAIL FOR AN INVITE to the party of your choice! 

BEGINNING OBEDIENCE OPTIONS 6 WEEKS $190 FREEPEAT FOR LIFE:
11/5      Wednesday    7:30 PM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Laura (still 2 spaces)
11/8       Saturday         9:45 AM       Tarzana Park – Instructor Laura
11/17     Monday          7:45 PM        Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
12/6       Saturday         9:00 AM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
There may be one at Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel 7:45pm Monday night starting 11/17 ending in December, and in West Van Nuys Monday am 12/1, ending in January but I am waiting on Bobby to confirm!

TO REGISTER FOR Weekly CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN WOODLAND HILLS PLEASE CALL 818 340 2275
TO REGISTER FOR Weekly CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN NORTHRIDGE PLEASE CALL 747 202 0776
FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY OTHER CLASS PLEASE CALL 818 996 3647 or go to our online pre-registration page

             
Lifeskills class (for beginning graduates)   6 weeks $120 Indoor and outdoor!
12/6       Saturday      10:30 AM     Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Bobby
There may be one in West Van Nuys Monday AM, 12/1, but I am waiting on Bobby to confirm
This is the class you take after beginning obedience class where you just didn’t practice enough with distractions and you need to nail down walking without pulling and stays with stuff going on around your dog!  We will do at least one field trip too!

INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE OPTIONS (AKC CGC focus) 6 WEEKS $190 FREEPEAT FOR LIFE:
11/15        Saturday                11:00 AM     Tarzana Park – Instructor Laura
There may also be one on Monday AM, 12/1, in West Van Nuys but I am waiting for bobby to confirm

FOCUS/ High Energy class – great if you are doing agility!  $95 (this class is for high energy or easily distracted dog that have intermediate level obedience already, great for agility dogs) $95 for 4 weeks!
11/17     Monday night     7:30pm                  Balboa Park in Encino - Instructor Katie it seems we finally have enough students for this class… after the 17th, series we will resume in January!  PLEASE REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.mybestfriendobedience.com!

COMPETITION OBEDIENCE Saturday morning at 8:30 at in Tarzana Park w/laura
Contact us to get on the list for this intense competition prep class!  Intermediate obedience level prerequisite! Email us at k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 if you are interested in a class, with specialty classes, sometimes they don’t fill up and we need to push the start date back…we will keep you informed as we have enough students to proceed!

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE Monday night, 6:30 PM!!! – postponed until 2015    
NEW LOCATION BALBOA PARK BY THE AGILITY RINGS… THIS MAKE IT EVEN MORE CHALLENGING THAT BEFORE!!!!   -  Instructor Katie.  NEW DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY call to get on the list!
Moved from Sunday at Woodland Hills Pampered pet hotel, just temporarily until 2015
CURRENTLY TAKING NAMES FOR THOSE INTERESTED call 818 996 3647 or email k9frend@earthlink.net

INTRO TO GROWLY (one time class) $50 – next one 2015
Your dog must be able to sit, down, stay, come, leave-it, loose leash walk, no jumping, and heeling with distractions to join this group (intermediate level training completed), or have permission from one of our trainers, to join the Growly class.  Understanding of how to use a clicker (or marker) is also required.  Usually this class is a culmination of private training to deal with reactivity issues.

GROWLY CLASS (CONTINUING) (6 weeks $120)
Great class for Snarky dogs to socialize under control (not off leash) with other like-minded dogs in a group! These dogs must have completed Intro to growly or worked on issues privately with an approved trainer and must have intermediate level obedience skills! (Intro class is on 9/10... $50)!!!
11/5    Wednesday evening at 7:45pm          Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie (still room if you have already done intro or worked with a trainer and have intermediate level skills.
                                                               
NEW**SNARKY WALKERS WHO PULL ON LEASH (must have intermediate level skills) 6 weeks $120
A class to specifically address PULLING ON LEASH during walks, and being snarky with other dogs!
DATE TBA        Monday Mornings       West Van Nuys at the park at Sherman way and white oak
-     Instructor Bobby (no date has been set yet) email k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 if you are interested, once we have enough students we will announce the date!
PLEASE SEE INTRO TO GROWLY AND GROWLY CLASS IS YOU HAVE COMPLETED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL TRAINING!!!

TRICKS classes ($120 for 6 weeks)   Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie for all Tricks Classes!!! (Multiple levels - STILL ROOM)
You only need beginning level obedience for this class
Katie sent this link to her YouTube tricks video for those of you interested!!!!
Check out this video on YouTube:   http://youtu.be/vL6dD8L-u_U
TRICKS I
11/6                       Thursday night                 6:30PM
TRICKS II
11/2                       Sunday night                     7:15 PM                Just this one time offering on Sunday!! (still room)
TRICKS III – will resume in 2015

AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE (6 weeks $120)
Learn the signs and perform them skillfully!  Great practice for those who want to compete, and those who are, but aren’t quite there yet!  This class is designed to incorporate those just started on Rally and those who need a practicing forum and know the signs!  Mock courses are set up!
11/6     Thursday evening at 7:45PM   Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie -


TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN WOODLAND HILLS PLEASE CALL 818 340 2275
TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES AT PAMPERED PET IN NORTHRIDGE PLEASE CALL 747 202 0776

FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES OR TO REGISTER FOR ANY CLASS NOT AT PAMPERED PET, PLEASE CALL 818 996 3647 or go to our online pre-registration page!