K9 Manners Levels Program
WNC K9 Manners Levels Program starts at level one and proceeds to level three.
The focus of this program is help you and your dog survive, thrive, and deal with household rules and human culture.
Whether you are interested in private coaching or a classroom experience, nothing makes me happier than seeing owners enjoying their dogs to the fullest. That is why your dog’s training is based on its individual personality, past and present behavior, aptitude for learning, breed characteristics, social development, and most importantly your family’s goals. During a private coaching session that is much easier to accomplish than in the K9 Manners classroom.
Because your dog’s training would not be complete without you learning how to properly handle and effectively communicate with your dog, this k9 manners program is offered in the classroom or as private coaching sessions.
WNC K9 Manners Levels Program starts at level one - Basic Manners. This is the level that our Puppy Program puppies come into after their puppy experience. This class is perfect for the 4-5 month old puppy as well as the dog who may be older but has never been in a class held at AGDL Training Center.
During K9 Manners - Level 1: Schooling begins with focus, attention, and name recogition; without that you do not have much. Then we go on to leash walking, positions (sit and down), come, go to pillow, stay, leave it. We also give solutions for a range of behavioral problems such as jumping up, nipping, chewing, and barking. As I help you teach the behaviors you desire we also talk about how to extinguish the undesireable ones. Your lifestyle with your dog will suddenly make sense and be easier with a handful of guidelines to live by for the life of your dog.
Level 1 is where dog owners priorities are developed. Each k9 team can have different needs. Because of this, I make myself available during these 6 weeks to answer as many questions as possible. If I think a private coaching session would be best, I will mention that option.
If you are not sure if this class is for you. Please call Gail at 828-712-4245.
Class Details: K9 Manners - Level 1 (Basic Manners)
6-Weeks of FUN (The first class is a lecture for you ... dog's stay home!)
Cost: $100
Instructor: Gail Hubbard
New Class Start Date: Monday, August 13
Target End Date: Monday, September 24 (no class on Sept. 3 Labor Day)
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
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New Class Start Date: Tuesday, August 14
Target End Date: Tuesday, September 25 (no class on Sept. 4)
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: A Good Dog's Life Training Center, 33 Hidden Acres Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
What to Bring:
- 6 foot leash (no retractable)
- proof of rabies
- NO DOG during the first class lecture - your dog comes for the 2nd class
- 2nd class - favorite toy
- 2nd class - small soft food treats
- enthusiasm and joy! AND plenty of food rewards.
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After successful completion of Level 1, you are encouraged to move on to K9 Manners - Level 2 if you are wanting to move toward therapy dog, service dog training, and/or passing the CGS and UCGC tests or simply feel you need more obedience before entering into a sport.
This class builds on the basics while introducing more and more distractions into the environment.
In K9 Manners - Level 2 your input becomes priority as classes are geared towards your specific needs and situations. Classes are always based on the foundation of how to properly handle and effectively communicate with your dog, but in this level 2 program the goals are to go deeper into what you personally want and need.
During this class it will not be unusual for me to give one person more homework in one aspect of their relationship, and another may have a totally different focus. When we come together it is your opportunity to work on your individual relationship with your dog with guidance from me.
K9 Manners - Level 2 - AKC CGC PREP CLASS
- Accepting a friendly stranger
- Sitting politely for petting
- Appearance and grooming
- Walking on a loose leash
- Walking through a crowd
- Sit and down on command and staying in place
- Coming when called
- Reaction to another dog
- Reacting (or not reacting) to a distraction
- Supervised separation.
To pass the CGC test dogs must pass all 10 items of the test.
If you are not sure if this class is for you. Please call Gail at 828-712-4245.
New Class Start Date: Monday, October 1
Target End Date: Monday, November 12
Time: 11:30 - 12:30
Location: A Good Dog's Life Training Center, 33 Hidden Acres Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
What to Bring:
- your dog
- 6 foot leash (no retractable)
- proof of rabies
- favorite toy
- small soft food treats
- enthusiasm and joy!
This class builds upon level 2 offering extensions to the learning environment by meeting in different locations in and around Buncombe County. We focus on the CGC test from Level-2 and the CGCU test items below. At times people take this class several times.
AKC URBAN CGC TEST ITEMS
1) Exit/enter doorways with no pulling in dog-friendly buildings.
2) Walk through a crowd on a busy urban sidewalk.
3) Appropriate reaction to city distractions. This includes movement, noises, and walking on a variety of surfaces.
4) Crossing street: Stop at corner, stand or sit to wait and cross with no pulling.
5) Ignore food on sidewalk.
6) Approaching a person walking up to greet and pet your dog.
7) Public building control: Walks under control in building. Down stay in lobby or outdoor area while you are there.
8) Stairs, steps, or elevator control.
9) Housetrained for apartment, condo, and also in public buildings, or have observed in training classes.
10) Transportation control.
To pass the CGCU test dogs must pass all 10 items of the test. For more information go to the AKC website.
Prerequisite: If you are not coming from a K9 Manners Level 1 or 2 class, a private lesson must be scheduled [$80] to enter into this class.
Class Details: K9 Manners - Level 3
5-Weeks of FUN
Cost: $100
Instructor: Gail Hubbard
Start Date: Monday, March 26
Target End Date: Monday, April 23
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Location: A Good Dog's Life Training Center, 33 Hidden Acres Drive, Asheville, NC 28806
What to Bring: Bring what motivates your dog (toy and small, soft food treats) and your enthusiasm!