Monday, December 14, 2015

finally classes for 2016


MY BEST FRIEND OBEDIENCE UPCOMING CLASSES:
San Fernando Valley listed in order of level!
scroll thru for all details, start dates, times, descriptions and locations!
Remember we are off most holidays and holiday weekends!
FOR INFORMATION ON CLASSES or to register call 818 996 3647
To preregister for a class go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com

THE RULES

We only allow non-aggressive, healthy dogs to attend classes. Proof of vaccines are required the first day of class. Please bring proof of payment also.  We encourage you to attend class with your whole family.  At least one owner should consistently come to the class with the dog.  Once you have registered for a class, you must stay with that course to the end (switching to other classes is not permitted once class has started).  In case of emergency you may call to see if other arrangements can be made.  If you cannot attend a class, and another class cannot be found for you to do a make up in a timely fashion, you may do so privately for a fee, or forfeit the one class session you missed.  You cannot send a family member who has not attended the class series to do a class for you, except in class #1.  The designated handler(s) and dog must attend 75% of the beginning level class to achieve Freepeats.  If the handler(s) and dog do not achieve Freepeats, but call ahead to make arrangements, we can set up a half price freepeat for you to reinstate your privilege.  We do not offer freepeats at levels other than Beginning foundation level.  You must make a prior reservation to Freepeat a class, and bring your proof of payment and graduation certificate to class with you on the first day.  Minimum attendance is 4 of 6 sessions when Freepeating, or there is a ½ price fee to reinstate.  Potential discounts are for joining our mail chimp mailing list (one time discount for new students), paying in cash or check via snail mail ($10 off), postmarked at least two weeks before class begins, or emailing PayPal payments for classes directly from your PayPal account to ours at k9frend@earthlink.net.  We do not offer any other discounts.  Look for special offers in our emails!  To join the email list click here http://mybestfriendobedience.com/contact/:


AKC CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy TESTING
TBD EARLY March or LATE FEB 2016 at Tarzana Park Sunday 9-11am (AKC Star pup is only for our graduates) PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU WILL ATTEND THE NEXT TESTING AT k9frend@earthlink.net

PUPPY HEADSTART (SOCIALIZATION) CLASS 4 week $99 (indoor)
For HEALTHY PUPS over 11 weeks, OK with ONLY 2 sets of vaccines, Bordetella and clear fecal test! (Floors and shoes are disinfected before class) Not a Freepeat class. Course material includes, but is not limited to, Starter behaviors with rewards (example: their name, Sit, Down, Come and not jumping up). How to accept a collar and leash, and be groomed (including nails, ears and teeth). Sights, sounds and surfaces confidence building exercises. Basic understanding of dog behavior through play.  Potty training, biting, nipping and chewing. Don’t wait!  For pups under 5 months only, unless they are approved by trainer. 6 months but extremely shy or small may be admitted. 
THURSDAY thru SUNDAY classes are off 1/21 thru 24/16 trainers will be at Clicker Expo
Starts:
11/30/15      Monday      6:30 PM       Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 – Instructor Pepsi – call 818 340 2275 to register (still room to join for half class fee is $50 on 12/14/15) call pampered pet directly at 818 340 2275 to join
***12/12/15 Saturday     9:00 AM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel-canceled**
 - Instructor Pepsi - call 747 202 0776 to register – cancelled due low enrollment – Instead, please join us for our puppy party below and, while you are there, you ask Katie if you can come to a preview of the last Sunday afternoon puppy class on Sunday 12/13 (there are only 2 pups) OR come to 2 sessions for the Monday night puppy class 12/14 and 21 above
…email k9frend@earthlink.net for details.
1/10/16        Sunday        3:30 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie
1/30/16        Saturday     9:00 AM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Pepsi
2/1/16          Monday       6:30 PM       Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby
TBA 2016  Thursday     5:00 PM       Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Bobby


THE MONTHLY Puppy Party (Donation only) at Pampered Pet Hotel (socializing for pups)
3:30PM 1/9/16 at Woodland Hills Pampered Pet with Katie -for healthy pups under 5.5 months
4:30PM 1/9/16 at Woodland Hills Pampered Pet with Katie -pups over 5.5 months and under one year
If you are planning to attend, you must have an invite and pups must be healthy with clear fecal test, flea free, no diarrhea and at least two sets of distemper/parvo vaccines plus Bordetella!
          DO NOT JUST SHOW UP!  YOU MUST BE ON THE GUEST LIST!
NEXT ONE will be on Saturday at Pampered Pet Woodland Hills 2/20/15!
Please email for an invite at k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 for more information! If you would like to have a party at your place, email us at k9frend@earthlink.net!


BEGINNING (Foundation 1) OBEDIENCE:
(6 WEEKS $199) *FREEPEAT FOR LIFE AND FREE AKC STAR PUPPY TESTING UNDER 1 YEAR! 1 hour per week - we are off most holidays and holiday weekends. Space limit: 6-8 new dogs depending on the size of the area where we are training.  At this level we cover sit, lay down, stay, loose leash walking, greeting people on all fours(not jumping), leave-it, waiting at gates and doorways, come when called, social obedience (working with distractions).  Your dog will learn to obey on leash in public, just where you need it!  Students will learn how to train with a clicker or a "marker word" at this level, and how to fade rewards and markers at completion of training. These techniques will be used throughout all our courses...if you already have all the skills listed above you may register for other levels of our classes without taking beginning!
*FREEPEATS: Free repeats for life with a signed certificate of completion (you must make up classes missed) THURSDAY thru SUNDAY classes are off 1/21 thru 24/16 trainers will be at Clicker Expo
Starts:
1/10/16       Sunday        4:45 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Katie
1/16/16       Saturday     9:45 AM      Tarzana Park - Instructor Babett
1/20/16       Wednesday 7:30 PM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Pepsi
1/25/16       Monday      9:00 AM      W. Van Nuys, Jesse Owens Mini Park - w/Pepsi
 ***Kid’s at school, Monday off, or retired…this one is for you***
1/30/16        Saturday  11:30 AM    Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Pepsi
2/1/16          Monday    7:45 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Bobby


AFTER BEGINNING LEVEL YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO DO “TRICKS” CLASSES OR MOVE ONTO INTERMEDIATE LEVEL OBEDIENCE

TRICKS CLASSES:
(each course is $125 - 1 hour per, for 6 weeks) If you have completed Beginning obedience you can start the “Tricks” track of classes!  Find out which TRICKS your dog is good at!  You must take these courses in order because they build on one another.  They usually continue on the same day and time until the students decide to stop!  None are Freepeat classes!
YouTube tricks video for those of you interested http://youtu.be/vL6dD8L-u_U

TRICKS I:
Paw, High Five, Wave, Crawl, Left and Right Spin, Bow, Roll Over, Sad Puppy, Don’t look, Leg weave, Stick ‘um up, and Play Dead… find which ones you
1/7/16           Thursday    7:45PM       Woodland Hills Pampered Pet - Instructor Katie
The following levels consist of:
Paws on a box, Say your prayers, Wipe your paws, Bark/howl, Frisk the pup, Turn on/off lights, get into your crate and close it, sneeze, ride a skateboard, close the door, give me a tissue or your leash, pick up your toys, name your toys, etc.

TRICKS II
1/10/16        Sunday        2:15 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet - Instructor Katie

Tricks level -ONGOING…
who knows now…we will just call it ”continuing”
1/7/16           Thursday    6:30PM       Woodland Hills Pampered Pet - Instructor Katie


INTERMEDIATE (Foundation 2) OBEDIENCE (NEW):

We have revamped our Intermediate level course to incorporate some of our old “Lifeskills” class material, Heel on the left, and some of our CGC class material!  Some students were either not prepared enough to pass CGC, or not fully proficient at their beginning level skills.  To that end we had a trainer meeting to create a true mid-level course to truly prepare you for “Lifeskills,” CGC and CGC –A level classes!   I think you will be pleased with the result!

(6 WEEKS $139) Must have Beginning Level Obedience already – (Not a Freepeat class but pre-arranged half price repeats are available when required) 1 hour per week - we are off most holidays and holiday weekends. Space limit: 6-8 new dogs depending on the size of the area where we are training.  At this level we cover the next level of training, in particular dealing with new distraction levels.  Focus & paying attention.  How to make sure your dog can do behaviors without rewards in your hand.  Review all Beginning level commands with lots more duration, distraction and distance, particularly Stay (especially go to your “bed” or “mat”), and Come. Weaning off using rewards and clickers all together for certain distraction levels.  Stop your dog from pulling you to sniff stuff, people or dogs.  Being able to be touched by or be left with a stranger without getting over excited.  Go to Heel position.  Intro to Heel Walking (on your left), Greeting people without leaving your side or jumping up.  Being able to handle loud noises or a bicycle passing, walking around other dogs and students!  Then, one class will be an “out and about” class!  After 6 weeks you will be issued a certificate which you will need for Advanced level courses.
THURSDAY thru SUNDAY classes are off 1/21 thru 24/16 trainers will be at Clicker Expo
Starts:
1/10/2016     Sunday        6:00 PM     Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Katie
1/16/16        Saturday      8:30 AM     Tarzana Park - Instructor Babett
1/20/16        Wednesday  6:15 PM     Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel-Instructor Pepsi
1/25/16        Monday     10:30 AM    West Van Nuys, Jesse Owens Mini Park -Instructor Pepsi
1/30/2016    Saturday    10:15 AM    Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Pepsi

Specialty courses you can take after Intermediate level:

ADVANCED OBEDIENCE for AKC CGC and CGC – A
(AKC Canine Good Citizen & Community Canine)
(6 weeks $139, INCLUDES TESTING FEES- but no longer freepeat)
If you and your dog are headed for Therapy work or to get started off leash…this is for you!
OUTDOOR, On-going (go to AKC.org for more details)
THURSDAY thru SUNDAY classes are off 1/21 thru 24/16 trainers will be at Clicker Expo
Starts:
1/5/16          Tuesday      6:45 PM      Balboa Sports Center, Encino, CA- Instructor Katie

FOCUS / IMPULSE CONTROL for High Energy dogS - ADVANCED OBEDIENCE 
($99 1 hour per for 4 weeks!)
(This class is for high energy or easily distracted dogs, great for agility dogs)
 1/5/16         Tuesday      7:45 PM      Balboa Park Encino - Instructor Katie or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form or call 818 996 3647

Fun agility: ($129, 1 hour per week, for 6 weeks)
If you have completed Beginning obedience and want to learn some basic agility obstacles, how to run a course, and have loads of off leash fun… this is for you!  Not a Freepeat class
1/10/16        Sunday           7:30 PM    Woodland Hills Pampered Pet - Instructor Katie


Class dates to be determined below:

AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE (6 weeks $129) OUTDOOR Ongoing
TBD 2016    Tuesday      6:45 PM      Balboa Sports Center, Encino, CA- Instructor Katie
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!
Call 818 996 3647 or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form 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!
Call 818 996 3647 or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form

Field Trip class (out and about Lifeskills)!
Is your dog great everywhere but outside of your home…this is for you, management skills you cannot live without!   1 hour per week for 6 Week Course - $129 TBD

                                                          
AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE (6 weeks $129) OUTDOOR Ongoing
TBD 2016    Tuesday      6:45 PM      Balboa Sports Center, Encino, CA- Instructor Katie
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!
Call 818 996 3647 or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form


GROWLY/REACTIVE DOGS CLASS
(6 weeks $129) Thursday or Sunday depending on demand
You must have completed private training for your reactive dog and be recommended to this class by your trainer 
TBD 2016          Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel    - Instructor Katie
This class is for “reactive” dogs…not aggressive dogs. 
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.
Great class for REACTIVE dogs to socialize under control of their owners (not off leash), with similar dogs in a group! These dogs must have completed Intro to growly or worked on issues privately with an approved trainer AND must have minimum of intermediate level obedience!
Call 818 996 3647 or email k9frend@earthlink.net if you have questions about classes.

For outdoor classes, IN CASE OF RAIN YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF CANCELLATION ONE HOUR BEFORE CLASS, or you can call us, AND WE WILL POSTPONE A WEEK… we don’t worry about misting rain :-)

****GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE****

***FREEPEATS:  Remember that Beginner (and Intermediate prior to 1/1/15) level(s) are Freepeat for life!  To maintain the privilege you must have 75% attendance, even If you are repeating the course.  However, if you do need to drop due to unforeseen circumstances, AND YOU CALL OR EMAIL TO LET US KNOW, it is only half price to rejoin!  (See Know the Rules in the yellow folder, it is also spelled out in the training contract and on our website).  If you cannot make a class you can always do a private make up for a fee, or join another group running at the same time as yours…. Or forfeit the class you miss.

Just FYI, we used to be based in Karen’s home in Reseda. We still have 3 trainers in the San Fernando Valley, and our mailing address is West Van Nuys.

  Karen has moved to Oxnard but commutes the to the valley 3-4 days a week !

Our trainers are:
Bobby – Playa del Rey in the Valley 2-3 days a week, Pepsi – Pacoima, Babett – North Hills, and Katie – Woodland Hills!  If you need us, we are there!  We look forward to serving you!



REMEMBER, WE DO PRIVATE SESSIONS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND VENTURA, OXNARD and CAMARILLO FOR EVERYTHING from A to Z concerning dog training, agility, AKC rally, therapy dog, confirmation, obedience, aggression, behavior modification, destruction, POTTY TRAINING and other Puppy issues, FEAR, AGGRESSION Problems, OBEDIENCE issues, Separation Anxiety, Social Skills with people and dogs, off leash training, obsessive compulsive behavior, barking, fear, jumping, you name it …. Please ask for a full price list (prices as low as 70 per session, up to $120)

Have one of our specialists help you using the latest positive reinforcement training methods available, without needing to always have treats!  Call us and discover the possibilities.

BOARDING AND TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR PUPS who are too young to board at Pampered Pet and for dogs boarding at Pampered Pet Hotel!  All Packages start at $850 for one week… can do as many as 5 weeks.  We also do socialization training at PAMPERED PET HOTEL for proper candidates who need a little extra help, to get into daycare for only $65.  We are available at other facilities as well, with permission from the facility, on request!
Remember, it is difficult at best to deal with Potty training and Aggression while boarding so let’s discuss the other options!

Obediently yours... all the best in 2016,

Karen Reardon Taylor, CPDT-KA, Owner
Trainer and Behavior Counselor
Professional Charter Member or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Member of the American Humane Association
American Kennel Club Community Canine, Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator
Member Valley Hills Obedience Club
West Van Nuys, CA
Office phone 818 996 3647
Personal Cell 818 720 3647
Fax 818 996 0422 (you must call first)
Review us on YELP www.yelp.com/biz/my-best-friend-obedience-van-nuys

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Final class offerings for 2015

MY BEST FRIEND OBEDIENCE UPCOMING CLASSES:
San Fernando Valley
Remember we are off most holidays and holiday weekends!
FOR INFORMATION ON ALL CLASSES call 818 996 3647
(Please preregister as indicated below)


PUPPY HEADSTART (SOCIALIZATION) CLASS 4 week $95 (indoor)
For HEALTHY PUPS over 11 weeks with 2 sets of vaccines, Bordetella and clear fecal test! (Floors and shoes are bleached) Not a Freepeat class.
Starts:

12/6/15        Sunday        3:30 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel (class 2 of 4)
Still room to join in- Instructor Katie - call 818 340 2275 to register
11/30/15      Monday      6:30 PM       Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 – Instructor was changed from Bobby to Pepsi – call 818 340 2275 to register (still space available)
12/12/15      Saturday     9:00 AM Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel
 - Instructor Pepsi - call 747 202 0776 to register (off 12/5) … we have 2 pups that really can only do Saturday AM…as soon as we have 2 more it is a group!


THE MONTHLY Puppy Party (Donation only) at Pampered Pet Hotel
3:30PM 12/12/15 at Pampered Pet Northridge - for healthy pups under 5.5 months
4:30PM 12/12/15 at Pampered Pet Northridge -pups over 5.5 months and under one year
If you are planning to attend, you must have an invite and pups must be healthy with clear fecal test, flea free, no diarrhea and at least two sets of distemper/parvo vaccines plus Bordetella!
 DO NOT JUST SHOW UP!  YOU MUST BE ON THE GUEST LIST!
NEXT ONE will be on Saturday 1/09/15 at Northridge Pampered Pet with Katie!
Please email for an invite at k9frend@earthlink.net or call 818 996 3647 for more information! If you would like to have a party at your place, email us at k9frend@earthlink.net!


BEGINNING OBEDIENCE OPTIONS (6 WEEKS $190) *FREEPEAT FOR LIFE AND FREE AKC STAR PUPPY TESTING UNDER 1 YEAR
Starts:
11/30/15      Monday      7:45 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 – Instructor was changed from Bobby to Pepsi  – call 818 340 2275 to register (still 2 spots open)
12/2/15        Wednesday 7:30 PM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel
 - Instructor Pepsi - call 747 202 0776 to register-THIS CLASS MAY CANCEL DUE TO LOW ENROLLMENT UNLESS WE HAVE MORE DOGS, we only have one and we need three for a class!
TBD 2016    Monday      9:00 AM      W. Van Nuys, Jesse Owens Mini Park
- Instructor Pepsi - call 818 996 3647 for details, or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form ….
***Kid’s at school, Monday off, or retired…this is for you***
TBD 2016    Saturday     9:45 AM      Tarzana Park
- Instructor Babett – call 818 996 3647 for information, or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form to register
TBD 2016    Saturday     11:30 AM    Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel
– Instructor Pepsi -call 747 202 0776 to register
TBD 2016    Sunday        4:45 PM        Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 – Instructor Katie - call 818 340 2275 to register


Lifeskills class (for beginning graduates - NOT FREEPEAT) 6 weeks $120 indoor and outdoor!    Must have Beginning Level Obedience already
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! Encino Towne Center, Pampered Pet Hotel, Northridge Mall, CSUN, Etc.  We will decide weekly. Starts:
11/14/15      Saturday     1:15 PM       Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel
– Instructor Pepsi -call 747 202 0776 to register (off 12/5 not thanksgiving weekend)
11/19/2015   CANCEL Thursday       6:30 PM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel
– Instructor Bobby - call 747 202 0776 to register


INTERMEDIATE OBEDIENCE OPTIONS (AKC CGC plus Heel)
(6 WEEKS $135) (INCLUDES FREE CGC TESTING-but no longer freepeat)
 Must have Beginning Level Obedience already
Starts:
12/2/15        Wednesday 6:15 PM      Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel       
-Instructor Pepsi-call 747 202 0776 to register CANCELLED
TBD 2016    Monday      10:30 AM    West Van Nuys, Jesse Owens Mini Park - Instructor Pepsi Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form to register Still Room
TBD 2016    Saturday     10:15 AM    Northridge Pampered Pet Hotel
– Instructor Pepsi -call 747 202 0776 to register
TBD 2016    Sunday        6:00 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 – Instructor Katie– call 818 340 2275 to register


ADVANCED OBEDIENCE CGCA SKILLS (AKC COMMUNITY CANINE plus Heel)
(6 WEEKS $135) (INCLUDES FREE CGCA TESTING-but no longer freepeat)
Must have Intermediate Level Obedience already
If you and your dog are headed for Therapy work or to get started off leash…this is for you!
Starts:
TBD 2016    Sunday        7:15 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 – Instructor Katie– call 818 340 2275 to register


AKC CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy TESTING
December 13, 2015 and March 2016 at Tarzana Park Sunday 9-11am (AKC Star pup is only for our graduates) PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU WILL ATTEND THE NEXT TESTING AT k9frend@earthlink.net


FOCUS/ High Energy class combined with ADVANCED OBEDIENCE 
($95 for 4 weeks!)
(This class is for high energy or easily distracted dogs that have intermediate level obedience already, great for agility dogs)
TBD 2016    Tuesday      7:45 PM      Balboa Park Encino - Instructor Katie or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form or call 818 996 3647
                                                           
TRICKS classes (Multiple levels) ($120 for 6 weeks) Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel – Instructor Katie for all Tricks Classes!!!call 818 340 2275 to register
You need Beginning level obedience for these classes!
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
TBD 2016    Sunday        2:15 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet
 - Instructor Katie (off thanksg. wknd)
TRICKS II
TBD 2016    Thursday    6:30 PM      Woodland Hills Pampered Pet
 - Instructor Katie

AKC RALLY OBEDIENCE (6 weeks $120) OUTDOOR Ongoing
TBD 2016    Tuesday      6:45 PM      Balboa Sports Center, Encino, CA- Instructor Katie
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!
Call 818 996 3647 or Go to www.mybestfriendobedience.com, click “Preregister,” fill out the form

Fun agility class (indoor) (6 weeks $120)
if you have completed beginning obedience and learn some basic agility obstacles and have loads of off leash fun… email k9frend@earthlink.net for details or call 818 340 2275 to register!
TBD 2016    Sunday           7:30 PM            Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel - Instructor Katie
**Next one will be in January 2016**

INTRO TO GROWLY/REACTIVE DOGS CLASS (one time class) $50 in order to do Growly 6 week, you must do this class first or be referred by your trainer
TBD 2016    Thursday      7:45 PM            Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 - Instructor Katie call 818 340 2275 to register or 818 996 3647 for details
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/REACTIVE DOGS CLASS (CONTINUING) (6 weeks $120)
***YOU MUST TAKE INTRO TO GROWLY OR HAVE BEEN IN GROWLY BEFORE TO DO THIS (UNLESS YOU HAVE BEEN CLEARED BY ONE OF OUR TRAINERS THAT YOU ARE READY)***THIS CLASS WAS CANCELLED BEFORE BUT IT BACK “ON”!!!
Great class for REACTIVE dogs to socialize under control of their owners (not off leash), with similar 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!
11/5/15        Thursday    7:45 PM            Woodland Hills Pampered Pet Hotel
 - Instructor Katie  - CLASS POSTPONED FROM 10/29/15… last chance until 2016
Call office 818 996 3647 for details, THEN call 818 340 2275 to register

Call 818 996 3647 or email k9frend@earthlink.net if you have questions about classes.

For outdoor classes, IN CASE OF RAIN YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF CANCELLATION ONE HOUR BEFORE CLASS, or you can call us, AND WE WILL POSTPONE A WEEK… we don’t worry about misting rain :-)

GIFT CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE**Christmas is around the corner***

***FREEPEATS:  Remember that Beginner (and Intermediate prior to 1/1/15) level(s) are freepeat for life!  To maintain the privilege you must have 75% attendance, even If you are repeating the course.  However, if you do need to drop due to unforeseen circumstances, AND YOU CALL OR EMAIL TO LET US KNOW, it is only half price to rejoin!  (See Know the Rules in the yellow folder, it is also spelled out in the training contract and on our website).  If you cannot make a class you can always do a private make up for a fee, or join another group running at the same time as yours for free, to get caught up!

Just FYI, we used to be based in Karen’s home in Reseda. We still have 3 trainers in the San Fernando Valley, and our mailing address is West Van Nuys.  I  have moved to Oxnard but commute the to the valley 3-4 days a week and we maintain a satellite office at Pampered Pet in Northridge!
Our trainers are:
Bobby – Playa del Rey in the Valley 2-3 days a week, Pepsi – Pacoima, Babett – North Hills, and Katie – Woodland Hills!  If you need us, we are there!  We look forward to serving you!



REMEMBER, WE DO PRIVATE SESSIONS IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY AND VENTURA, OXNARD and CAMARILLO FOR EVERYTHING from A to Z concerning dog training, agility, AKC rally, therapy dog, confirmation, obedience, aggression, behavior modification, destruction, POTTY TRAINING and other Puppy issues, FEAR, AGGRESSION Problems, OBEDIENCE issues, Separation Anxiety, Social Skills with people and dogs, off leash training, obsessive compulsive behavior, barking, fear, jumping, you name it …. Please ask for a full price list (prices as low as 70 per session, up to 120)

Have one of our specialists help you using the latest positive reinforcement training methods available, without needing to always have treats!  Call us and discover the possibilities.

BOARDING AND TRAINING IS AVAILABLE FOR PUPS who are too young to board at Pampered Pet and for Dogs at Pampered Pet Hotel when appropriate!  Packages start at $850 for one week… can do as many as 5 weeks.  We also do socialization training at PAMPERED PET HOTEL for proper candidates who need a little extra help, to get into daycare for only $65.  We are available at other facilities as well, with permission from the facility, on request!

Obediently yours... all the best,

Karen Reardon Taylor, CPDT-KA, Owner
Trainer and Behavior Counselor
Professional Charter Member or the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Member of the American Humane Association
American Kennel Club Community Canine, Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator
Member Valley Hills Obedience Club
West Van Nuys, CA
Office phone 818 996 3647
Personal Cell 818 720 3647
Fax 818 996 0422 (you must call first)
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