Class and Training Info for Doggone Connection

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Classes and Training Information

Classes are designed to strengthen your relationship with your dog. Our goal is to transform the experience of conflict to one of cooperation. We incorporate trust, respect and the principles of learning theory for behavior modification. Our holistic approach appreciates that dogs act like dogs, they have feelings and their behavior is a reflection of the constellation of situational context, genetic and environmental influences. In order to successfully address "problem behavior" that threatens mutual enjoyment and a healthy relationship, we have to first change our own behavior.

Instead of our saying, "My dog is misbehaving," our approach is to invite you to reflect, "I want to understand why my dog is doing that so I can modify that behavior."

Training classes are available on the NW, and NE side of Indianapolis. NOTE: The first class at each location is without the dog and free!

Each session is 6 weeks long, one hour/week. Instruction is personalized to meet individual needs. Missed classes are easily made - up at your convenience.

There is no obligation to continue the program after the first class. If you decide you would like to continue after the first orientation class you can submit your registration and payment at that time.

To Register for a class at either location, please:

Please visit here
Call 317-298-0992. After you speak with us, we'll give you a code to let you register for your class online.
If you cannot register on-line, you may print out a paper form and bring it to your first class.
After you have registered or filled out a paper form, please visit here.

Please bring with you to the first class:

Proof of current vaccinations.
Signed paper form if you did not register online

Before attending the first class please take the time to read all the articles as well as review the contract with your dog.

2010 Class Locations

Northwest classes:

Where:
"for the DOGS!"
10617 Zionsville Rd.
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-2525
www.daycareforthedogs.com
(click here for map)

When:
Tuesday evenings at 7:15 pm

Six-week session begin on:

January 12, 2010
March 9
April 27
June 15
August 3
September 21
November 9

Click here for additional information.

Northeast classes:

Where:
"Lucky Dog Retreat"
5990 East 71st Street (corner of 71st and Binford)
Indianapolis, IN 46220
www.luckydogretreat.com
(click here for map)

When:
Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM

Six-week session begin on:

January 7, 2010
March 4
April 22
June 17
September 2
October 21

Click here for additional information.

NOTE: The first class at each location is without the dog. There is no obligation to continue with the program.

Cost:

$105.00	If the dog was adopted from a breeder, pet store or newspaper ad.
$85.00	If your dog was adopted from a humane society, shelter or rescue organization.
$75.00	If your dog was adopted from a city animal care and control division.
$60.00	If you have an immediate family member on active duty in the armed services.
No charge	If you are fostering a dog for a rescue or are a shelter employee

We look forward to the opportunity helping you discover a renewed relationship with your dog.

Call to register for a class today
at 317-298-0992!

"Training is not accomplished by brute force, but by understanding the animal."
~ Nickolaus Pavlenkov (Russian Tiger Trainer)