K9 Manners Levels Program
WNC K9 Manners Levels Program starts at level one and proceeds to level four.
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. As we use a Schooling Model that helps both owner and the dog succeed, you will like this program and learn a lot.
WEATHER CONDITIONS & POLICIES: If Buncombe County Schools are closed our classes are cancelled.
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, 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: $105
Cash or Check (Payable to: WNC K9)
PayPal (add the fee ... $109)
Instructor: Gail Hubbard
New Class Start Date: Monday, April 15
Target End Date: Monday, May 20
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
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New Class Start Date: Tuesday, April 16
Target End Date: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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New Class Start Date: Monday, June 3 [no class on June 17]
Target End Date: Monday, July 15
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
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New Class Start Date: Tuesday, June 4 [no class on June 18]
Target End Date: Tuesday, July 16
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 - bring favorite toy
- 2nd class - bring small soft food treats
- enthusiasm and joy! AND plenty of food rewards.
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WEATHER CONDITIONS & POLICIES: If Buncombe County Schools are closed our classes are cancelled.
After completing Level-1, you are encouraged to move on to K9 Manners Level-2.
With the Schooling Model in mind, as you get better with your training skills and your dog gets better listening to you, Level-2 continues seemlessly and is suggested, even before you enter a sport class.
This class builds on the basics you learned in Level-1 while introducing more and more distractions into the environment. K9 Manners Level-2 class lasts 5 weeks and includes outside classes when the weather permits.
K9 Manners Level-2 introduces new ways to increase your dogs arrousal while working on compliance. 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 as your dog's life 24/7/365 is the most important to me.
During this class, I may suggest a private lesson. Getting the same behaviors at home is most important to me. You and your dog's quality of life is the bottom line - so, a home visit may be a worthwhile investment.
If you are not sure if this class is for you.
Please call Gail at 828-712-4245.
Class Details: K9 Manners Level-2 (details above)
5-Weeks of FUN
Cost: $100
New Class Start Date: Monday, April 15
Target End Date: Monday, May 13
Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm
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New Class Start Date: Tuesday, April 16
Target End Date: Tuesday, May 14
Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm
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!
After successful completion of Level-2, you are encouraged to move on to K9 Manners Level-3 if you are wanting to move toward therapy dog, service dog training, and/or passing the CGC test and in Level-4 the UCGC test. Level-3 also helps a sport dog before getting into a sport.
This class builds on the basics while introducing more and more distractions into the environment.
K9 Manners Level-3 class lasts 5 weeks and includes a field trip on class 4.
K9 Manners Level-3 welcomes your input. Your feedback becomes priority as classes are geared towards your specific needs and situations as much as possible. Classes are always based on the foundation of how to properly handle and effectively communicate with your dog, because a Schooling Model is essential. In this level-3 program the goals are to go deeper into what you personally want and need with the CGC test in mind.
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-3 - 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.
Class Details: K9 Manners Level-3
5-Weeks of FUN (There will be a field trip on the 4th week. Oh Yeah ... this is FUN!!!)
Cost: $100
Prerequisite: If you are not coming from a K9 Manners Level-2 class, a private lesson must be scheduled [$85] to enter into this class.
During each private I evaluate and give essential homework to move forward with your desires.
Class Details: K9 Manners Level-3 (Details above)
5-Weeks of FUN
Cost: $105
New Class Start Date: TBA
Target End Date: TBA
Time: TBA
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!
This class builds upon level-3 offering extensions to the learning environment by meeting in different locations in and around Buncombe County.
We review and focus on the CGC test items from Level-3 and the CGCU test items below. At times people take this class several times because it is fun watching their dog learn and review important aspects of life. Everyone taking this class may be at different levels of understanding when it comes to the CGC items. Know that we will review and help you through all aspects with Schooling Model in mind.
SAMPLE 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 (UCGC Prep)
5-Weeks of FUN (We meet at different places each week)
Cost: $120
New Class Start Date: TBA
Target End Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Locations: i.e.Outlet Mall (Field & Stream) / Carrier Park / Lake Julian / Sweeten Creek Brewery / Downtown Asheville (Pack's Tavern) / Home Depot or Lowes
Bad Weather Days: AGDL Training Center
What to Bring: Bring what motivates your dog (toy and small, soft food treats) and your enthusiasm!