PAWS for People

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 4 of 5)
2016-12-22 18:30 - 19:20 (America/New_York) | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
PAWS Puppy 1
Course Description: Do you have a new puppy? Want to get a good start with its training and have fun at the same time?
This 5-week course will focus on helping you and your pup build a partnership by teaching the basics in a fun, motivational way. We’ll also teach you how to incorporate play into training and how to keep your pup’s focus on you around distractions.
Instructors: Michele Shockley & Karen Powell
Requirements:

Open to puppies 6 months old and young dogs.
This course is open to everyone (PAWS members and greater community).
Proof of current rabies and distemper vaccines must be provided prior to attending the 1st session for all participants.

Cost: $160.00 (5 week course)
Location: PAWS for People Office & Training Center
703 Dawson Drive, Newark, DE 19713
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You will need to bring:

A variety of soft treats
Non-squeaking tug type toy
Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness

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Therapy Dog Prep (Week 3 of 5)
2016-12-15 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States
Therapy Dog Prep
Course Description: Want to become a PAWSome team? This class is for you! Throughout this 5-week course, handlers will have the opportunity to review and practice the basic skills necessary for their dogs to become therapy pets. We do lots of fun exercises to help you and your pup get ready for real pet therapy work. In addition, handlers can work toward passing PAWS’ Standards of Excellence Test (STEX), which is required for all PAWS Therapy teams, and/or the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. CGC testing done at the last class.
Requirements:
– This course is open to everyone (PAWS members and greater community).
– Proof of current rabies and distemper vaccines must be provided prior to attending the 1st session for non-PAWS dogs.
Instructors: Michele Shockley & Karen Powell
Cost: $180.00 (5 week course)
Location: PAWS for People Office & Training Center
703 Dawson Drive, Newark, DE 19713
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You will need to bring:
– Treats: We recommend bringing 3 levels of treats for variety and motivation
– Your dog’s favorite or highly motivating toys
– Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness
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PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 3 of 5)
2016-12-15 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 2 of 5)
2016-12-08 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 2 of 5)
2016-12-08 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

Therapy Dog Prep (Week 1 of 5)
2016-12-01 19:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 1 of 5)
2016-12-01 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People Office – Newark, 703 Dawson Dr, Newark, DE, 19713, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 5 of 5)
2016-11-17 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
PAWS Puppy 1
Course Description: Do you have a new puppy? Want to get a good start with its training and have fun at the same time? This 5-week course will focus on helping you and your pup build a partnership by teaching the basics in a fun, motivational way. We’ll also teach you how to incorporate play into training and how to keep your pup’s focus on you around distractions.
Instructors: Michele Shockley & Karen Powell
Requirements:
– Open to puppies 8 weeks to 6 months of age.
– This course is open to everyone (PAWS members and greater community).
– Proof of current rabies and distemper vaccines must be provided prior to attending the 1st session for all participants.
Cost: $160.00 (5 week course)
Location: PAWS for People Office
14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD 21921
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You will need to bring:
– A variety of soft treats
– Non-squeaking tug type toy
– Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness
Register Now for Dog Training Classes

PAWS Puppy 2 (Week 5 of 5)
2016-11-17 07:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
PAWS Puppy 2
Course Description: Is your puppy already off to a good start with its training but you are both ready for the next step? Come have fun with your pup while advancing your skills!
This 5-week course is for puppies at least 6-7 months old and young dogs who are ready to move on to more reliable performance of the basics they already know. More emphasis will be placed on handler (owner) focus around distraction. As a team, you will be become able to to perform happily and reliably across environments.
Instructors: Michele Shockley & Karen Powell
Requirements:

Open to puppies 6 months old and young dogs.
This course is open to everyone (PAWS members and greater community).
Proof of current rabies and distemper vaccines must be provided prior to attending the 1st session for all participants.

Cost: $160.00 (5 week course)
Location: PAWS for People Office
14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD 21921
Google Maps
You will need to bring:

A variety of soft treats
Non-squeaking tug type toy
Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness

Register Now for Dog Training Classes

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 4 of 5)
2016-11-10 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

PAWS Puppy 2 (Week 4 of 5)
2016-11-10 07:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

Tricks of the Trade
2016-11-06 11:15 - 12:15 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
Tricks of the Trade
Course Description: Come learn valuable “tricks” that you and your therapy companion can use while visiting! These are all simple to learn and can add variety to you own repertoire of fun behaviors that can entertain and distract. “Tricks” include:
– High 5
– High 10
– Gentle paw
– Putting head on lap
– Crawl
– Spin (left and right)
– Toss a treat
– “Reading” a book
– Back up
– Waiving goodbye (or hello)
Instructor: Lynne Robinson
Requirements:

Must be a PAWS member

Cost: $40.00 (1 person & 1 pet, single session)
You will need to bring:

Treats: We recommend bringing 3 levels of treats for variety and motivation
Flat, straight leash and approved collar: flat, buckled collar; Martingale; harness

Register Now for Dog Training Classes

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 3 of 5)
2016-11-03 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

PAWS Puppy 2 (Week 3 of 5)
2016-11-03 07:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 2 of 5)
2016-10-27 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

PAWS Puppy 2 (Week 2 of 5)
2016-10-27 07:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

PAWS Puppy 1 (Week 1 of 5)
2016-10-20 18:30 - 19:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States

PAWS Puppy 2 (Week 1 of 5)
2016-10-20 07:30 - 20:20 | PAWS for People – Elkton Annex, 14 S. Parkway, Elkton, MD, 21921, United States
