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Meet Our Trainer
Heidi D'Ascoli , ABCDT
RISPCA Obedience Instructor




Our RISPCA trainer is committed to positive,
reward based training and behavior modification.
She feels that training should be fun for everyone,
especially the animal.

Heidi has worked as a respiratory therapist for the last 15 years,
but animals have always been her true passion.
She has been rescuing and adopting animals since she was a child, and is currently a dedicated volunteer at the RISPCA.



Heidi is certified through the Animal Behavioral College, and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers.
Heidi is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and you can visit their website to view their testing and certification program.

Check out Heidi & Erika's new training website!


Heidi is now a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and is in the process of putting together a program for our area. If you have an interest in attending a CGC Certification class, contact Heidi.
Follow this link on the AKC website to "Evaluators" in Massachusetts.

New Canine Good Citizen Class Dates & Times TBA!
-8 weeks long 1 hour per week. 1st class orientation last class testing and graduation
- Cost $125 ($15 discount for shelter dogs)
- This is an advanced training class, dog should have basic obedience skills sit, down, stay, walk nicely.
If you are unsure please email Heidi.

**CGC requires advanced obedience behaviors please see link on the ten required tests. It is recommended that your dog has already has taken a basic obedience class prior to this class.

http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/training_testing.cfm

Read about Temperament Testing

Download and Print the Obedience Class Registration Form
You MUST Print out all pages

*Please return the following to the trainer listed below:
1. This completed form
2. Entire payment is due at time of registration. There will be a full refund if 72 hours notice is given.
(checks payable to RISPCA)
3. Copies of your dog(s)' current rabies vaccine, current distemper/parvo combo vaccine, and current kennel cough vaccine

Please contact Heidi at occdogtraining@comcast.net

Now offering inhome training and behavior consultations
Contact Erika : Email her for more information

Obedience Classes

New! Puppy Play Group

Puppy Play Group has been moved to MONDAYS!


6:00-6:45PM (older pups)
7:00-7:45PM (pups 8-18 weeks of age)
The cost is $5 per session.
Please email if you plan to attend playgroup at least 48 hours in advance. Groups will only be held if we have 3 pups or more. You will get an email confirmation within 24 hours of status of the playgroup.

All pups must be 8-20 weeks of age and must display appropriate behavior during playgroup. Pre-screening for all pups is required, you must submit vaccinations and complete a brief registration on your fist day of playgroup.
Each playgroup will be supervised by a trainer!
Please bring cleanup bags for your little friends.

Contact Heidi for info


Puppy Good Manners Calendar
Beginning new class with Erika
Starts October 8th(Thursday) 7:00-8:00 pm


Puppies age 10 weeks - 18 weeks
Sessions run 7 weeks

A basic obedience class designed for any breed puppy:

Thirty minutes of play and 45 minutes training.
Learn the basics of puppy behavior, socialization,
common difficulties, and basic commands.
Puppies learn sit, down, stay, walking nicely, etc.
To learn more about this class click here

Cost $90
$10 discount if dog is former shelter dog
$15 discount if adopted from RISPCA
Class size is limited and will be filled
according to the deposits and registrations received.


Adult Good Manners Calendar

Beginning new class Tuesday October 13th from 7-8 pm

Intended for dogs 5 months and older.
Benefits handlers of various skill levels.
Covers basic dog behavior and basic learning concepts.
Rewarding bonding opportunity for dogs and humans.
Positive, reward based training in watch me, sit,
down, stay, come, walk nicely, etc.

Cost $90

$10 discount if dog is former shelter dog
$15 discount if adopted from RISPCA



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