BASIC MANNERS 1 -- Open to dogs and puppies 11 weeks and older at the start of class (puppies must have had their second round of Distemper (DHP) vaccinations by the start of class).
The owners will learn:
● clicker training basics
● management techniques
● tools to build a strong relationship of mutual respect with our canine companions
● important socialization information
Together we will teach the dogs:
● hand targeting
● "sit," "down," "stay"
● techniques to establish a reliable "come" command
● loose leash walking
● "leave it," “drop it”
● stop jumping on people
7 Weeks -- $110 payable the first night of class to the instructor,
Stephanie Wilcke. Held at Flying Fur
Spring Classes:
Mondays at 6:15PM for dogs of all ages: April 7 - May 19
Thursdays at 6:15PM for puppies under 6-months-old: April 10 - May 22
Summer Classes tentatively scheduled to begin in early June
BASIC MANNERS 2 -- Open to dogs and puppies 16 weeks and older at the start of class. This class is intended for those dog/owner teams that have already mastered “sit,” “down,” “stay” for short durations and short distances and have moderate leash control. This class does not address socialization for the dogs. We will build on the skills you and your dog learned in Basic Manners 1 and begin to add more distractions
In this class, we will focus on:
● improving leash walking
● increasing distractions during “stay”
● building a reliable “come” in different environments
strengthening various aspects of our friendly greetings
strengthening various aspects of our friendly greetings
7 Weeks -- $110 payable the first night of class to the instructor, Stephanie Wilcke. Held at Flying Fur!
Fall Classes:
Mondays at 7:30PM for dogs of all ages : April 7 - May 19
Thursday at 7:30
To register, please complete this questionnaire and email it to barksburgdogs@gmail.com
BarksBurg Dogs Dog Training
Blacksburg, Christiansburg and other areas in the New River Valley, VA