AFRP Dog Behavior and Training

AFRP’s “Good Dog” Manners class is perfect for any dog, Puppy through Adult, needing a good start in their new home or continuing their learning in their existing home.

You and your dog will learn with positive training techniques that are fun and rewarding. This basic class will help you build a strong bond with your dog.

The “Good Dog” Manners class provides help with problem solving and overall house-manners as well as teaching you to teach your dog basic skills such as come when called, sit, lie down, stay, leave it, wait at the door, and walking nicely on a leash.

Requirements:
Puppies must be 10wks and have proof of 2 DHLPP Vaccines
Dogs must have proof of current DHLPP & Rabies Vaccines

2012 Class Schedule
Classes run in 6 week sessions.

Session 1	January 26 - March 1
Session 2	March 8 - April 12
Session 3	April 26 - June 7	(No Class on 05/31/12)
Session 4	June 14 - July 26	(No Class 07/05/12)
Session 5	August 2 - Sept 13	(No Class 09/06/12)
Session 6	Oct. 4 - Nov. 8
Session 7	Nov. 15 - Dec. 27	(No Class 11/22/12)

Classes take place every Thursday from 6-7pm
Pacific Grove Community Center – Lebeck Room
515 Junipero Ave.
Teacher: Sandra Benzor Certified Trainer, Pawsitively K9 Training, LLC

Cost:
AFRP Adopted Dogs: $90 (6 week class)
General Public: $120 (6 week class)

Email or call us at 333-0722 to sign up today!

The Importance of Dog Behavior

The number one reason dogs are surrendered to shelters is due to behavior problems. The majority of these problems are correctable. Dogs can be kept out of shelters if the people who love them increase their understanding of dog behavior and training.

Studies show that dogs that are unaltered, are acquired at one-to-three years of age or are less than six months of age, have never been to obedience class, spend much of the day in crates or in the backyard are at high risk of surrender to shelters.

These high risk dogs often have one general thing in common: they go beyond a lack of manners to destructive behaviors ranging from not being housebroken and chewing the furniture to excavating the yard, escaping, or acting aggressively towards family, friends, or other animals.

When these behaviors are addressed and corrected a dog and his family have a much better chance at living together happily ever after.

The following training resources are provided as a convenience to you rather than an endorsement:

Other Professional Dog Trainers:
	Sandy Benzor Canine Training Specialist Pawzitively K-9 Training, LLC 831-262-Wolves (9658) Strengthening the human-canine bond.
	Barbara De Groodt From the Heart Animal Behavior Counseling and Dog Training Paws at Play Doggie Day Care 561 H Brunken Ave., Salinas http://www.fromtheheart.info/ 831-783-0818 Discount for shelter or AFRP adoptees. Barbara has been an animal behavior counselor for over 30 years. All programs at From the Heart are behavior based. Training without the pain.
	Suzi Bluford Sirius Puppy Training Center Crossroads Mall, Carmel http://www.suzibluford.com 831- 624-9010 Classes offered: Puppy training (10-16 weeks old), Level one, Skills, Freestyle, Agility.
	Lori Katz Kindred Spirit: Dog Training with Heart Santa Cruz http://www.DogTrainNow.com Lori@DogTrainNow.com 831-685-3647 or Cell 831-588-4583 Group classes as well as private lessons and consultations. Basic training, puppy socialization, agility, service & therapy dog training.
	Sandi Pensinger Living With Dogs Santa Cruz/Capitola/Aptos http://www.livingwithdogs.us 831-476-9065 Classes offered : Puppy Kindergarten, Group Family Dog Level I & II, Beginning & Intermediate Agility, Beach & Trail Manners, Socialization sessions and private lessons. New classes start monthly at General Feed & Seed.
	Dog Behavior Rehab Santa Cruz and Bay Area House Calls http://www.dogbehaviorrehab.com 888-493-8364 Our goal is to have happy owners living with peaceful, calm well-balanced dogs in their homes that all family members, other pets and neighbors can feel safe around. We do give discounts to people who have adopted from a shelter or rescue group, and we also give 5% back to the place the dog was adopted from.
	Cynthia Edgerly Professional Dog Trainer and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant Bingo! Dog Training Serving Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties http://www.bingodogtraining.com 831-768-9308 Offerings: Group Obedience and Tricks Classes; In-home/Private Lessons and Dog Behavior Modification.
	Andee Burleigh Divine K9 dog Training Monterey Peninsula 831-214-4163 Certified trainer, positive reinforcement, behavior modification, T-Touch practitioner, puppy programs.
	Anne-Lise Stannard Happy Tails 831-233-1540 Specializing in puppy training, advanced lessons, problem solving and behavioral modification. In-home training available. Get your furry friend off to a great start. Let us help you establish a positive relationship with your happy dog!
	Ashley Pacitto Soul Mate Dog Training SoulMateTraining@aol.com 831-659-1605 831-262-8211 Obedience classes (puppy and intermediate), private obedience lessons, tracking, canine good citizen testing.
	Shaunna Mullins All Things Animal Monterey Peninsula http://www.4allthingsanimal.com allthingsanimal@mac.com 831-430-6683 Obedience Training.

Free Q&A Sessions with Dog Behaviorists:

Chanticleer Vet Hospital
2701 Chanticleer Ave, Santa Cruz
831-475-1580

First Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm to 7:30 pm. Please be prompt.

FREE DOG BEHAVIOR COACHING
Starting shelter/rescued dogs out on the right paw in their new homes: coaching for their people.This free, drop-in group will coach you in training your newly adopted dog and helping you overcome some of their challenging behaviors and common problems. These sessions are for people, so please leave your dogs at home. Jumping up, barking, and pulling on the leash, etc., come naturally to dogs and we're here to help you learn what to do. Coaching by Mardi Richmond of Good Dog, Cynthia Edgerly of Bingo Dog Training, and Joan DeNeff.

Sponsored by: Bed and Biscuits and the Santa Cruz SPCA

Other Resources:

WonderPuppy.net has a wonderful resource page called "Can We Help You Keep Your Pet?" This page provides lots of good information for people who are experiencing behavior problems with their dog or cat. Click here for more info.

http://www.dogproblems.com/

http://www.perfectpaws.com/

http://www.greatcanine.com/

If you know of any other dog trainers, behaviorists, training classes, or other resources that could be included on this page, please email us at info@animalfriendsrescue.org.

If there is anything else you would like to know about Animal Friends Rescue Project, please email us at info@animalfriendsrescue.org or call us at (831) 333-0722. Also, let us know if you are interested in joining our mailing list.