Off-Leash is when people come over and you put your dog on "Down-Stay" and do not need to get a leash. Off-Leash is when you go out to your car, or work in your yard and the dog will hang out with you, and not run down the street. Off-Leash is pulling over on the side of the freeway to let your dogs out to take a leak and opening the car door 5 minutes later and they jump back in.

The obedience training is the best thing that you can do for your dog and puppy. It improve the bonding between the handler and the dog. While it does not solve all behaviour problem, it is the foundation for solving just any dog related problem. Most important of all, the obedience training open up a line of communications between you and your dog. Such effective communication is necessary for you to instruct your dog about what you want her to do.

Training is accomplished through repetition. Your dog will naturally learn to respect his trainer when rewarded with positive praise for a job well-done and a less pleasing, lower tone of voice when misbehaving. Martin and Shelly will show your dog what is expected of him before any correction occurs.

soon as your pup is old enough, a "Puppy Kindergarten" is highly recommended (contact a local obedience or breed club to find one), followed by a basic obedience class. Caucasians respond well to positive reinforcement training methods and will enjoy short, fun, creative training sessions. Obedience training also helps to establish the bond between you as pack leader and your dog as a respected member of the pack.

Yes ! - It is your responsibility as a dog owner, to ensure that your dog is a well behaved, accepted member of the community. Obedience Training will assist in teaching you how to work with your dog, and teaching him good habits, and if necessary overcoming undesirable behaviour. A well trained dog is a pleasure to own, and please always remember to be considerate of other people who may not be dog lovers like us.

We expect to off this service during 2007. Although we anticipate that we will not be able to provide you dog with training during school holiday peaks periods.

Structure. Just like children, dogs look for structure and leaders to follow. Structure and leadership provides a predictable environment that feels secure.

Yes. Dogs are required to be leashed in the National Forest. Horses are permitted throughout the National Forest unless otherwise posted. Horses are not allowed in campgrounds other than Indian Creek Equestrian Campground.

I have VERY good reputable trainers I can refer for advanced training and they like to get the puppy at about 7-8 months old - for obedience I also have some good folks and they can start with this a lot sooner at about 4-5 months old.

Absolutely not. Once the dog realizes this leash helps them walk, he/she will be eager to help you place it on them. It is easy as placing a head-end leash on an animal.

YES. Only one dog is off-leash in class at a time. It is important that your dog has a good “come” command as he may be distracted and want to run over to other dogs. YOU must be more interesting to your dog than all the other dogs in class.

Your dog will not forget you while in obedience training. If you have a good relationship with your dog now, he will never forget you. Dogs recognize your voice more than the way you look, so as soon as you begin to talk to your dog when you get ready to take him home, your relationship will resume.

Teaching your dog to sit, down and stay does NOT resolve behavior problems such as separation anxiety, aggression, barking or housesoiling. If your dog can follow these commands, this may be one useful part of our behavior modification plan, but not enough by itself to resolve the problem. If we think your dog can benefit from training, we’ll refer you to a trainer we trust, or tell you what to look for in a good trainer. (See our handout on "Selecting an Obedience Trainer").

Because we have our own effective way of training, except in unusual cases, we will recommend that you start your training with us in a Basic class. If, after the first few classes we believe that you and your dog have already mastered

Yes. You are free to come out to our complex and watch our expert trainers training dogs. Please phone ahead to make an appointment.

The GSDCA Affiliate Clubs encourage new owners to socialise their puppy from a very young age, and therefore hold puppy classes for puppies from 8 weeks of age. Please ensure you bring your puppy's up-to-date vaccination certificate with you.

A good obedience lesson can do more for you and your dog than any other single activity you can become involved in. In just one obedience lesson, you will see a change in the behavior of your dog, and in the way you relate to your dog. There are many advanced levels of obedience, but for now, lets concentrate on beginning obedience for you and your dog. Obedience classes will teach you to communicate with your dog in both a verbal and physical manner.