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Health & Fitness

RiverDog Winter Training!

Winter training classes are starting soon! Training classes will begin Monday, December 9th.

Puppy Kindergarten, which will be held at 7:15pm, is for puppies 8-18 weeks old. This class will get you started on building a balanced relationship with your dog based on trust, mutual respect and communication. In class you will learn how to train basic skills such as sit, down, drop it, stay, settle, to come when called, and much more. We will also cover housetraining, how to curb inappropriate chewing and nipping behaviors, what socialization is and how to socialize your dog appropriately, as well as learning how to identify healthy play behaviors. 

Basic Manners classes will follow at 8:15pm. This course is for dogs at least 5 months of age. Whether you are just beginning to build a training relationship with your dog or want to brush up on some training with your current dog, this class will help you accomplish your goals. You will learn basic commands, leash manners, coming when called, stay or wait, and more. Techniques for preventing unwanted behaviors and solutions to common behavior problems will also be addressed. Dogs will receive the benefits of being able to socialize with other dogs and will learn to work around distractions. Basic skills will be addressed in this class as well as individual problems and concerns.

Both Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Manners are 6-week courses. Call or come on in to register now!

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