7672 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, Fl

SW corner of Southpointe Dr (across Tamiami Tr. from Sunset Auto Mall,
in same building as Famous Shoes)

• One dog per person
• There can be more than one person per dog... one person works the dog at a time & you can switch anytime during class (whenever it's wanted or needed). We want the whole family to learn!
• Please do not arrive late
• Happy attitudes & smiling faces
• 3-5 different kinds of really motivating treats
• Clicker (we have them) & or marker word ("Yip!" works well)
• Comfortable clothes - class is inside & outside
• Shoes with secure flat heels (tennis shoes work great). No flip flops, clogs, crocs or high heels.
• If your dog has not successfully completed a level, please take that level again until successful. The foundations need to be learned before going on.
• No choker (chain), shock (electric) or prong (pinch) collars permitted. No Flexi (retractable box) or chain leads permitted.

On-going classes (almost every Thursday is a start date) with the occassional skip date...

Fee $110

• For puppies 9-15 weeks
• 1 hour each week for 6 sessions 
• Must attend your first session 15 minutes early
• Clicker Optional, Lure & Reward
• Puppies come all 6 weeks
• All classes taught by Jeanine Brawn, CPDT-KA

You must Email SarasotaDogTrainer@gmail.com for registration form & screening before attending your first session.

Location:

 7672 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, Fl

SW corner of Southpointe Dr (across Tamiami Tr. from Sunset Auto Mall,
in same building as Famous Shoes)

START DATES:

• Thursdays @ 6pm (your first session only is at 5:45pm)

Skip Dates (no classes)

• Feb 16
• April 5

You must Email SarasotaDogTrainer@gmail.com for registration form & screening before attending your first session.

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Join us for lots of socialization with the puppies playing with each other... along with LEARNING in a FUN & positive way!

Play is so important at this stage, let us show you how to teach playing the right way & how to get your puppy's attention back on you when you ask for it.

20 STEPS To Success: The AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test

S ocialization
T raining
A ctivity
R esponsibility

OWNER BEHAVIORS:

1. Maintains puppy’s health (vaccines, exams, appears healthy)
2. Owner receives Responsible Dog Owner’s Pledge
3. Owner describes adequate daily play and exercise plan
4. Owner and puppy attend at least 6 classes by an AKC Approved CGC Evaluator
5. Owner brings bags to classes for cleaning up after puppy
6. Owner has obtained some form of ID for puppy-collar tag, etc.

PUPPY BEHAVIORS:

7. Free of aggression toward people during at least 6 weeks of class
8. Free of aggression toward other puppies in class
9. Tolerates collar or body harness of owner’s choice
10. Owner can hug or hold puppy (depending on size)
11. Puppy allows owner to take away a treat or toy

PRE-CANINE GOOD CITIZEN^® TEST BEHAVIORS:

12. Allows (in any position) petting by a person other than the owner
13. Grooming-Allows owner handling and brief exam (ears, feet)
14. Walks on a Leash-Follows owner on lead in a straight line (15 steps)
15. Walks by other people-Walks on leash past other people 5-ft away
16. Sits on command-Owner may use a food lure
17. Down on command-Owner may use a food lure
18. Comes to owner from 5-ft when name is called
19. Reaction to Distractions-distractions are presented 15-ft away
20. Stay on leash with another person (owner walks 10 steps and returns)

We discuss alot of things about dog behavior & what needs to be accomplished during this critical time in your puppy's life. And we help you decide what goals you would like to set for your puppy.