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Obedience Classes

Adult Training Class

Starting Monday, March 29, 2010
6:00 - 7:00 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: $100
$10 discount if dog is former shelter dog
$15 discount if adopted from RISPCA

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) and walk nicely.

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

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

Please email Heidi if you are interested.


Puppy Play Group
Dates & Times TBA

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.

Please email Heidi if you are interested.

If you are interested in regestering for any of our upcoming training classes, please 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

For more information on our training classes, please contact Heidi at occdogtraining@comcast.net

 

Now offering in-home training and behavior consultations!
Contact Erika : Email her for more information


The RISPCA training staff is committed to positive, reward based training and behavior modification. We feel that training should be fun for everyone, especially the animal! In addition to leading our training classes, the RISPCA training staff also temperament tests all of the dogs at the shelter. Read about Temperament Testing here.

Meet the RISPCA Trainers


Heidi D'Ascoli , ABCDT
RISPCA Obedience Instructor


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. You can view their website to view their testing and certification program here.

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.

Check out Heidi & Erika's new training website!

Beth Gresch

Beth is a Certified Trainer from The Karen Pryor Academy of Animal Training and Behavior and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Tainers (APDT). Focused and commited to teaching skills to meet her clients' goals, with the philosophy of teaching responsive relationships between dogs and their guardians (owners). She has been activeyl involved with shelter work for many years, both with the Warren Animal Shelter as a volunteer dog trainer and, currently, as a trainer for group classes at the RISPCA. A graduate of Brown University, Beth is Red Cross Pet First Aid Certified and avidly pursues continuing education opportunities, professional development and additional training skills by attending seminars and keeping current on industry literature and protocols. For more information about Beth's training style, please visit: www.theattuneddog.com.

Pat Inman

Pat has a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and is a certified Yoga Teacher. She has recently completed the DJ Pet Assisted Therapy training with her dog, Rosie. Pat has volunteered with the Glocester Animal Shelter and the American Lab Rescue and fosters puppies from ALR several times per year. Pat is currently enrolled in the Dog Training and Behavioral Science program through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute. She has been assisting and teaching classes for the RISPCA as a volunteer as well as providing specialized bahvior modification to shelter dogs in need. Pat and her family live with four dogs, three cats, chickens and guinea fowl.

 

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