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The Palms Academy |
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The Palms Pet Resort & Spa offers a wide variety of training
classes for every level. Our training goal is to enhance the quality
of life for dogs and their owners. Our trainers, Irma Bice - CPDT-KA
and Colleen Smith have a vast
knowledge of canine behavior and training. Each of our trainers has
participated in various areas of Conformation, AKC
Competitive Obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen, CGC
Evaluators, National Association of Treibball Enthusiast and AKC Rally. Our training methods are fun,
very simple and easy to understand. They are based on positive
reinforcement, repetition, consistency and reward.
We also offer
Behavior Modification and Aggression Consultations.
We are members of International Association of Animal Behavior
Consultants (IAABC), the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and have
served on staff for the annual APDT conference. We understand the
importance of continuing education. Classes are small to give you
and your dog the personal attention you deserve.
Thank you for your interest in our
onsite training program. We hope to see you in one of our classes!
How To Apply - Call The Palms Pet Resort & Spa at
210-695-1166 |
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For Higher Education - Classes
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SHAPING YOUR PUPPY CLASS - Puppies’ ages 8 weeks to 6 months The
perfect class to establish a foundation for shaping your puppy's
behavior. This class offers training in situations you will
encounter everyday with your new pup: the visit to a vet or groomer,
or another dog on leash. You will gain a greater understanding of
your pup through fun training and socialization. Course handouts are
included. Class Pricing Six Weeks for $160
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One Hour Orientation: Overview of how puppies think, learn and
communicate
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Attention and name recognition
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Socialization and confidence building skills
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Play time techniques
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Problem solving: housetraining, biting, jumping
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Basic skills: sit, down, come, leave-it, walking
on leash
This class is a fun way to enrich your relationship with your new
puppy and discover new ways to bond and play with your best friend!
Housetraining Your New Puppy Questions come up frequently in
training class regarding housetraining tips for a new puppy. We have
found
this article to be very helpful in getting a puppy
housetrained.
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PET MANNERS CLASS -
For dogs over 6 months and older with no prior formal
training This basic companionship class provides you with skills to
work and communicate with your dog. A great class for those who want
the basics or those who need a refresher. Course handouts are
included. Class Pricing - Six Weeks for $160
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Advanced Basic Skills: attention, sit, down, stay, controlled
walking, come, leave-it and more
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Solving Behavior Problems based on your needs
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Listening around many distractions
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Distance work
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NOVICE 1
CLASS - ** Pre-requisite: "PET MANNERS"
Advanced training for dogs continuing their education toward becoming a
companion dog. We will work on building and refining basic skills with
increased distance, distractions and durations and focusing on specific
goals. Class Pricing - Six weeks for $160
- Attention and target
training
- Fronts
- Heeling
- Teaching complex behaviors
- Introduction to competition
work
* Advanced Basic Skills: sit, down, stand, stay
and come
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CDX OBEDIENCE CLASS
** Pre-requisite: "Novice 1 Class" Advanced training
for dogs continuing their education toward becoming a companion dog
excellent. We will work on building and refining basic skills with
increased distance, distractions and durations and focusing on specific
goals.
CLASS PRICING - Six weeks for $160.00
• Attention and target training
• Fronts, stand
• Heeling
• Introduction to jumps
• Introduction dumbbells
* Advanced Basic Skills: moving stand, jumps, retrieve
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MOVING FORWARD/RALLY CLASS - ** Pre-requisite: "Pet
Manners" Rally is a new dog
sport in which the dog and handler complete a course designed by the
Rally judge. This class will prepare you to compete and complete the
required 10 to 15 stations for a title. Scoring is not as rigorous
as traditional dog obedience and communication between the dog and
handler is encouraged. This is an ongoing class. Class Pricing - Six Weeks for $102
/ Every Wednesday @ 6:30 PM
Note:
Individual pricing
per session - $17.00 per week
($20.00 for multiple family dogs) * Advanced Basic Skills: attention, sit, down, stay, controlled
walking, come, and more... |
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TRICK CLASS
– ** Pre-requisite: “Pet Manners” This class will build the
bond with your dog as you learn to guide and motivate in a fun way.
Trick class offers a great way to interact with your dog and teach
alternate behaviors. Teach your dog how to learn. Some examples of
tricks we will work on are speak, crawl, roll over, jump, beg,
shake, spin, pray and more. Class Pricing - Six Weeks for $160
TREIBBALL
CLASS (All Levels) - ** Pre-requisite-“Pet Manners” Treibball
(pronounced Tribe-ball) is new, positive-reinforcement, competitive
sport for dogs of all ages, and sizes, who love to play chase games
or who just love to herd. It’s great fun for any energetic dog that
works well off-leash and needs a job, or any herding breed that
doesn’t have a flock! Treibball consists of the dog working off
– leash and obeying the handler’s commands; verbal cues, whistles or
hand signals, to use his nose or shoulders to drive eight balls into
a goal, within 10 minutes.
Class Pricing - Six Weeks for $135 |
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SCENT WORK CLASS
(Intro to Scent and Intermediate Scent Work), commonly called nose work, is a
great way to develop your dog’s natural scenting ability: Dogs are
individually challenged to discover hidden treats. This class will
provide both physical and mental stimulation for your dog and is a
great way to boost their confidence. This class is a great fit for
almost any dog! No previous training experience required. It is
recommended that you do not feed your dog prior to class.
Class
Pricing - Intro to Scent Work Six Weeks for $160 Pre-Requisite - “None”
Class Pricing - Intermediate Scent Work Six Weeks for $160
Pre-Requisite - Intro to Scent Work
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LEASH WALKING
CLASS
- Put an end to pulling and racing out in front of you. We are
masters of allowing our dogs to drag us down the street. All dogs should
be taught how to walk on leash in a positive, fun way without being
jerked or choked. In four short weeks you can enjoy walks with your dog.
Teach your dog to walk without pulling. 8pm-8:30pm
CLASS PRICING – Four weeks for $75.00 - (1/2 hr classes) |
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BOARD & TRAIN The Palms offers the Board & Train option; your
dog stays at our resort in one of our Cabana Suites and learns
his/her basic manners while you are at home or on vacation. When you
come to pick up your dog you will be given a detailed lesson by the
trainer. She will show you what your dog has learned and also have
you practice all the skills until you are comfortable doing them
with your dog. You are required to practice with your dog when you
return home. The skills your dog has learned need to be transferred
to your home and to your family members. Board & Train is
personalized to your situation; we can work on some behavioral
issues as well as manners training.
One week board and
train $ 650.00
Two week board and train $ 1,300.00
Four week board and train $ 2,600.00 (includes cabana
boarding) Private training
session while boarding is $30.00 per session |
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CANINE GOOD CITIZEN CLASS
CGC is an AKC sponsored program designed
to recognize and award the CGC title to dogs that have good manners
at home and in the community. This is a two part program that
stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and good manners for
dogs. This course will prepare you and your dog for the 10 part
test. Dogs do not have to be registered with AKC to earn a CGC nor
do they have to be pure pred. Owners are instructed to send in one
copy of the test form with a recording fee of $8.00 to receive the
certificate from AKC.
Class Pricing - Six Weeks for $160 **
Pre-requisite - “Pet Manners”
Before taking the Canine Good Citizen test, owners will sign the
Responsible Dog Owners Pledge. Responsible dog ownership is a key
part of the CGC concept. In this pledge owners agree to take care of
their dog’s health needs, safety, exercise, training and quality of
life.
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- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and grooming
- Out for a walk (walking in loose lead)
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and down on command and staying in place
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reaction to distraction
- Supervised separation
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All tests must be performed on leash with dogs wearing a well
fitting buckle or slip collar. |
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VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS (For All Classes)
Dog Vaccination Requirements: Rabies, all dogs over 16 weeks.
DHLP, all dogs. Bordetella, within last 6 months, 7 days prior to services.
Negative fecal, within last 12 months – additional for PlayCare.
Canine Influenza, w/booster required for all dogs covering the H3N2
and H3N8 strains Puppy Vaccination Requirements:
8 weeks – DAAP (distemper/parvo) & Bordetella.
12 weeks – DAPP-L booster(distemper/parvo/lepto). 16 weeks – DAPP-L booster(distemper/parvo/lepto) & 1 year Rabies.
16 weeks – Canine Influenza covering the H3N2 and H3N8 strains
w/booster
Negative fecal, within last 12 months – additional for
PlayCare.
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UPCOMING TRAINING
CLASSES: |
Most of our Obedience Classes Are For Six Weeks, Next Classes Will
Begin On:
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*SHAPING YOUR PUPPY
Puppies 8 Wks-6 Months - Price $160
Starting Saturday, March 2nd
See
Class Schedule |
1st Class Orientation
10:00am-11:30pm
Regular Class Time
10:00am -11:00am |
* PET MANNERS
Dogs Over 6 Months - Price $160
Starting Saturday, March 2nd
See
Class Schedule |
1st Class Orientation
10:00am - 11:30am
Regular Class Time
11:15am - 12:15pm |
*SHAPING YOUR PUPPY
Puppies 8 Wks-6 Months - Price $160
Starting Tuesday, April 2nd
See
Class Schedule |
1st Class Orientation
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Regular Class Time
7:00pm - 8:00pm |
* PET MANNERS
Dogs Over 6 Months - Price $160
Starting Tuesday, April 2nd
See
Class Schedule |
1st Class Orientation
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Regular Class Time
8:00pm - 9:00pm |
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NOTE: The
1st Session is the Orientation Session
for both "Shaping Your Puppy" and "Pet Manners"
Classes.
The Orientation Session is without your dog on the class starting
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Novice 1
Class |
New Class Starting -
Pricing: $160/Six Weeks
Pre-Requisite: Pet Manners
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CDX Obedience Class |
New Class Starting - Pricing: $160/Six Weeks
Pre-Requisite: Novice 1 Class |
Scent Work I Class
(Introduction) |
New
Class Starting -
Pricing: $160/Six
Weeks
No
Pre-Requisite- No Previous Training Required
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Scent Work II or III Class
(Intermediate or Advanced) |
New Class Starting -
Pricing:
$160/Six Weeks
Pre-Requisite: Scent Work
Class
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Leash Walking Class
(1/2 hour class) |
New Class Starting - Pricing $75/4 Weeks 1/2 Hr Classes
No Pre-Requisite/No Previous Training Required |
Trick Class** |
New Class Starting -
Pricing: $160/Six Weeks
Pre-Requisite:
Pet Manners Class
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Treibball
Class**
All
Levels - Combined
Classes I & II |
New Class Staring -
Thursday,
April 11th - 8:00 PM
Pricing: $135/Six Weeks
Pre-Requisite:
Pet Manners Class
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Moving Forward/Rally Class**
(This is an Ongoing
Class) |
Next Starting Date - Pricing $102/Six Weeks
Individual pricing - $17.00 per week
($20.00 for multiple family dogs)
**Pre-Requisite: Pet Manners
Class
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Canine Good Citizen – CGC
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New Class Starting
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Thursday, April 11th - 7:00 PM
Pricing: $160/Six Weeks
Pre-Requisite: Pet
Manners Class
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