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The Important Details:
After we receive your completed registration, temperament evaluation questionnaire
and payment in full, we will confirm by phone or mail that you are registered.
Classes start on time! Please get there a few minutes ahead of time to
be sure that you have all your training aids set up. Give yourself enough
time to walk your dog so s/he can relieve himself before class. Be prepared
to clean up after him.
For dogs over 4 months old, bring proof of current DA2PV & rabies
vaccinations. Kennel cough vaccine is not required, but is highly recommended.
We will not let any dogs participate who do not have proof of vaccinations.
Weather cancellations: (603) 448-6888, press 5 and select your instructor.
Call this weather information line before you leave for class to see if
bad weather means your class is cancelled. We will decide 2 hours before
a class whether to cancel. Make-up dates will be announced at your next
class.
Drive Directions:
Traveling south on I-89: Turn right off exit 15 and then take your immediate
left. Follow Old Route 10 to the shelter.
Traveling north on I-89: Turn left off exit 15 and then left again on
Old Route 10. Follow Old Route 10 to the shelter.
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BRING the following TO EVERY CLASS:
· Bring LOTS of tasty bite size (one chew) food treats Really
good smelly treats like hot dogs, string cheese, etc. You'll need
at least 2 1/2 cups of treats. NO hard dog biscuits.
· Favorite toy (ball, Kong, pull toy).
· Your dog should be wearing a flat buckle collar (no choke
or pinch collars). If you have a gentle leader be sure to have it
on your dog when you come into class.
· 8' leash nylon, canvas or leather (not a chain leash).
No Flexi-leads during training class.
· For all agility classes use a lead with no loop handle
Don't feed your dog during the half-day before coming to class.
Of course he can have all the water he needs. Positive reinforcement
with food only works if your dog is hungry!!!!
Don't spend lots of playtime with your PUPPY before class or he'll
be too tired to learn. Do play with your adolescent dogs 15 minutes
or so before class so they can work off their extra energy and can
concentrate. Do your playing at home before driving to class. Use
your judgment - you want to train your dog when he can focus and
learn.
For the best results the puppy or the adult dog will need to be
HUNGRY, ALERT & FOCUSED; If your dog is hungry, alert and focused
he'll learn quickly, develop self-control and work eagerly for the
reward.
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Any questions: Call (603) 448-6888 or training@uvhs.org
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