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Puppy Kindergarten All puppies must learn basic manners, bite inhibition and socialization. This class is a fun way to do it all. We keep class sizes small with just 4-8 pups per class and mainly off leash to help insure good manners. Besides basic commands we will also discuss house training, crate training, puppy proofing the house, nutrition, grooming and much more. Classes are 6 weeks long and puppies come to all 6 classes. Puppy Prep School This obedience class is for puppies and dogs who are not potty trained. The puppy is dropped off 8 – 12 hours while you are working and we help them understand the difference between going potty inside and outside. In this class the use of a crate is mandatory, with owner participation for at least two 45 minute sessions throughout the 14 day class required. As with our PK classes there is play time in each class. Basic Obedience This beginning class is designed to provide dogs (and their people) with a solid foundation in house manners and basic training. Skills such as "sit", "down" and "come" as well as the ability to walk politely on a leash will be the primary focus in the class. We will discuss proper games to play, keeping your dog from jumping up, healthy eating habits, stress free grooming, toenail clipping, and separation anxiety. The class runs for 6 weeks. Private lessons Sometimes you may have a specific behavioral concern with your pet such as excessive barking, leash pulling, jumping up, etc. If a six week or longer class is not for you we can come to your home and deal with very specific issues with your pet and family. Private lessons run a minimum of ½ hour per session. 1 Hour is preferred. Rates:                                          MEMBERS           NON-MEMBERS PUPPY KINDERGARTEN         $45.00                  $60.00 PUPPY PREP SCHOOL           $200.00                $275.00 BASIC OBEDIENCE                 $45.00                  $60.00 PRIVATE LESSONS                 $10.00 ½ hour      $20.00 ½ hour

THE BEST DOG TRAINING METHOD!!!!!!!!!! The Rock When your dog uses the potty outside, place a rock RIGHT ON TOP, so you can remember the exact spot in an instant. When you catch him going in the house, abruptly yell no, clap your hands and take him to his rock where you will show him his rock... wait for him to take a breath and smell his rock...and LAVISH a ridicules amount of praises on him. You may feel silly, but do this 5 times or more EACH time he potties in the wrong spot. So, you take him back in, show him his potty in the bad spot and tell him No... Bad in a stern voice Then take him back outside to his good spot, let him smell it and again lavish praises on him. Then take him back in.... I have had great success with this method of potty training. (NO SPANKING PLEASE>>> THE STERN VOICE SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT IF YOU FOLLOW THE DIRECT ADVICE ABOVE- He WILL BE POTTY TRAINED IN NO TIME FLAT!!! You should clean all areas that have ever been eliminated in with a solution of 50/50 vinegar and water not ammonia based cleaners. And always remember to praise your dog for going potty in the right spots, so many people punish for doing wrong but forget to praise for doing right. How to house train your new puppy: Please realize that your puppy certainly isn’t born house trained or knowing that it’s “wrong” to poop or pee in the House. That’s a human concept. So, you must go into the training with the idea that YOU, the human, are completely responsible for teaching your puppy what you expect. And, that all “accidents” are YOUR FAULT for relaxing your training and vigilance. No fair getting upset with your puppy! Dogs vary widely in their ability to be housetrained, as do people in their commitment to the training. Therefore, never compare your puppy’s progress to any other dog. The following advice is the best and easiest to follow regarding housetraining. The advice is applicable to any breed of dog! By following some easy guidelines, you can make it easy for you and your puppy during the house training process. It is important to note that NO puppy has any control until they are around 12 weeks old. By setting and maintaining a schedule you can begin to house train a puppy at 3 weeks of age though. Things needed to house train your puppy: (1) First of all you need to designate a word to tell your dog when you want them to go potty.(2)Designate an area in your yard as a potty place, after the puppy has used the designated spot, place a rock on top of the potty to make it easy to find it fast when mistakes are made. You will need to keep this potty place until your puppy is completely trained.(3)You will also need a kennel or shipping crate. This crate should be large enough to accommodate your puppy when it is an adult. There should only be enough room for your adult dog to stand up and turn around in.(4)Some cleaner that is NOT ammonia based to clean up after your puppy with (5)Figure out your puppies favorite treats and keep a supply easily available. (6) The most important thing needed is a lot of love and an abundance of patience! The Kennel: The large wire dog crates are best. It is important to get a kennel that is the right size for your puppy in all cycles of its life. Kennel dividers are available that allow you to use the same kennel your puppy’s entire life. This kennel must only be big enough to allow your puppy to stand up and turn around in. Any more space than this and your puppy will “go” in one corner and sleep in the opposite. Your puppy will grow to love this kennel (as if it were its den), and should be kept in it when you cannot give your puppy your undivided attention. Do not ever put your puppy in its kennel with a collar on or anything inside that it may chew up and choke on. The potty Schedule: The next thing to do is establish the puppy’s schedule. A diary of your puppy’s “goings” will help recognize a pattern, which will help to establish a schedule. Young puppy’s need to go out every three hours. And definitely after drinking, eating, after it wakes up, or after a play session. Designate a potty Area: Always stay with your puppy when it is “going” and do not play with it. Your puppy needs to know that this is not playtime but potty time. Immediately after opening the kennel door carry your puppy to the area in your yard you have designated as your puppy’s potty area. Always take your puppy to the same area, and bring some of its favorite treats. The Designated Command word: The key is to choose a word for your puppy’s actions and to not change it---ever! As your puppy is “going” say your chosen command and repeat it over and over in a praising, pleasant tone of voice. After your puppy is finished “going” give it treats and repeatedly praise it before taking it back inside. It is important to remember to take your puppy back outside to the potty area after food or playtime. Return your puppy to its kennel for rest, etc. and repeat this cycle until evening. Nighttime: We recommend withholding food and water after 5:00-6:00 pm. When you go to bed, make sure to put your puppy’s kennel in a draft-free area near your bedside and that it has warm blankets to “bed” in. Most puppies will settle in quite easily when near your bed. When you wake up take your puppy outside immediately to its potty spot with some treats to reinforce training with. Don’t be shocked to wake up at 3:00 am to a puppy whining to be let outside to potty. This is VERY good, and needs immediate attention. The more the puppy potties in the kennel, the longer training takes. Puppy mistakes: If you catch your puppy in the process of “going” in the house, clap your hands and say, “NO!” Pick it up and take it out to its spot outside. REFER TO THE ROCK METHOD ABOVE!!!! You may feel a bit silly, but this is THE BEST way to reinforce the idea of where to go and where NOT to go in the least amount of time. If your puppy finishes there, praise it. When you go to clean your puppy’s mess, do not let it see you cleaning. Also, do not use an ammoniated cleaner. Do not scold your puppy for going in the house. If you scold or strike your pet all you will train it to do is fear and mistrust you. Clapping your hands and being loud is plenty enough to get the point across. It is your fault your puppy went inside. You were not devoting enough attention to your puppy. When you can tell that your puppy understands your potty command, and there haven’t been any accidents for two consecutive weeks, you can begin to let your puppy have more free time out of his kennel. It is important to note here that your puppy is a baby and cannot be expected to learn faster than it can mature. With this in mind realize that there may still be occasional accidents that will require you to repeat your training. When your puppy begins to be housebroken, stay on your schedule and remember to praise them and give them treats. Also if your pup does have an accident, make sure you do not let it see you clean it’s mess. Some helpful hints would be to watch for circling in the house during free times, and to never shove your pups nose in it. If these tips do not work within 5-6 weeks it may be necessary to seek a trainer. House Train an Older Dog: To house train an older dog is very similar to the training of a puppy. Often dogs will “mark” their new area so that other animals know that this is their territory, so its important to remember that even house broken dogs will have an accident occasionally. However, older dogs don’t need to “go” as often. An easy schedule for an older dog is when they wake, In the afternoon, in the evening, and before bedtime. Remember to use the same potty spot, potty command and treats as when your dog was a puppy.

Separation Anxiety
	Separation anxiety. Does your pet suffer while your away? This common behavior problem results in destruction of your property and can cause problems between you and your neighbors. Many pets are even abandoned because of this behavior, which can be resolved or even prevented with a little patience and training. Here are a few tips to help ease your dogs anxiety while you are away, for further information, please email Jaymeey at jayh@ontheothersideofthefence.org.   Every 6.5 seconds an animal is euthanized in the United States, because they do not have a home. In dealing with Animal Rescue for the last five years I know that dogs are not stupid. They just get confused because the message that the owner is trying to send them is unclear. Separation anxiety. As defined by Sarah Probst, information specialist, separation anxiety is “increased fearfulness of the dog after the departure of the owner”. 1. Dogs taken away from their mothers before 8 weeks of age often develop this problem. Common problems are chewing or pooping on items that smell like you, such as your underwear or pillow and excessive barking. You can try several approaches to ease your dogs anxiety while you are away. 1. Physical exercise such as playing tug of war or fetch for 10 -30 minutes. 2. Mental exercises such as exploring new places, smelling lots of new smells, and obedience training sessions. 3. As Stacy Braslaw from Stacy’s Wag N Train says ”A tired dog is a good dog”. 4. Give your dog something to do while your gone. Kong’s are hollow rubber toys filled with treats. Use peanut butter or cheeze whiz as an alternative to expensive pet store stuffers. Home made Kong’s can be made from empty milk cartons or rubber hoses. Just make sure its clean and doesn’t become a choking hazard. 5. Don’t make a big deal about coming home. Come in and ignore him for about 20 minutes. 6. Desensitize your dog to your leaving. For example, put your shoes on, watch t.v, put your coat on, watch t.v., grab your keys, watch t.v., then leave, WITHOUT showing your dog how much you will miss him while your gone, just walk out the door and leave. 7. Use a crate while you are away to prevent destruction of your home and injury of your pet. Crates can be an invaluable tool that accelerates potty training and can save your dogs life. I am sure he would rather be crated than sent to the pound. 8. You can also look into: a. Doggie daycare, if there are any in your area. Maybe even get together with your friends to create your own doggie day care. b. Bach Rescue Remedy, you can buy Bach Rescue Remedy at The Bee Hive next to Orscheln’s. Bach Rescue Remedy is wonderful for any pet in times any types of stress, including illness such as Parvo. It has done wonders, for example, a dog who was laying seemingly almost dead with Parvo virus had not moved in hours. I gave him 10 drops of Bach on his tongue. He stood up, walked about three steps, looked confused and went and laid back down. I believe it has saved several animals lives. It is a non toxic flower essence, marketed for humans, but used by holistic Veterinarians and animal welfare organizations all over the world. I will post about Bach in the future, so stay tuned. c. Dog anti depressants, which I do not recommend unless all else, including a professional animal behaviorist has failed. Written by Jaymeey Hatfield, Executive Director of On The Other Side Of The Fence, a non profit animal rescue September 23, 2008. Anyone can use any part of this speech for informational purposes as long as you mention this website http://www.theothersideofthefence.org/  and other appropriate resources listed. If you have any fencing, cement, nails, or fence posts you can donate to help build a fenced in dog park, please contact 573-686-7551. We also collect scrap metal and aluminum cans to help feed the rescued animals. Thank you, spread the word. http://www.theothersideofthefence.org/ The grass is always greener on.... Theothersideofthefence.org