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Seminars and Workshops Canine University promotes the fact that the training of a dog is a lifelong pursuit, to paraphrase you are responsible forever for what you have trained. Thus we offer hands-on workshops and seminars in addition to our popular classes. Instruction is offered by our own experienced staff, or by professionals/specialists in the field relative to the topic being covered. Pricing, duration, etc are noted under each header; spaces are filled as registrations and payments are received. Below are course descriptions of some of the seminars and workshops hosted by Canine University; you can click on the text of each to see if it is being offered this semester. To secure a space in any of these workshops, please fill out our downloadable registration form and mail it in with your payment and a photocopy of proof of vaccinations to the address provided. We will call to confirm your space once everything is received. Puppy Head-Start Workshop This hands-on workshop is designed to give new puppy owners the head start they need to raise their pups to be good companions. Topics covered will include housebreaking, crate training, nipping and biting, leash manners, jumping and early socialization. Join us for a head start in making your puppy the best dog you'll ever own. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. The Puppy Head-Start Workshop is $60 per family, and is by advance registration only; maximum enrollment of 10 puppies. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
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Back to Top The adolescent dog can be a real challenge in any household, but especially one where owning a dog is a new endeavor. If you are struggling with a barking, chewing, digging, jumping pulling, selectively deaf teenage dog who doesn't always come when called or listen when he should, you really can't miss this! Join us and gain the tools you need to effectively manage problem behavior, and the ability to teach alternate appropriate responses to everyday situations. We will ultimately help you lay the groundwork to build a strong foundation in self-control and self-limiting behavior for your impulsive, rambunctious teenager! Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Adolescent Dog Seminar is for people only and costs $60 per family, advance registration required. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this seminar is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Canine First Aid Seminar This people-only seminar will cover the basics of pet first aid. From treating minor cuts and scrapes to more serious injuries, it is designed to give the average pet owner some basic skills and techniques to help your dog if he is ill or injured. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's First Aid Seminar is $60 for 1 or 2 adults; advance registration required. Class Schedule
Back to Top Canine Good Citizens Workshop This 75 minute hands-on workshop will help prepare your dog to take the Canine Good Citizens Test which is offered at AKC shows and periodically at our training center. Topics will include a review of the exercises and tips of perfecting your dogs performance of the exercises. Lots of set ups and practice will be offered. This is a working seminar so bring along your dog, clicker and treats and come ready to work ! Max 12 dogs/handlers. Pre-requisite:Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend this workshop; this is also a criterion for the CGC title. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Our AKC CGC Prep Workshop is $60 per dog/handler team, enrollment is limited to 7 dogs. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Canine University's Dogs RULE! Alumni Weekend A fitting reward for all your hard work and the time invested in
training your dog! As the name implies, Dogs RULE! is a dog lover's
weekend, designed for dogs and their humans to have fun while learning
new skills and socializing with other dog enthusiasts. Open only
to training clients (current or alumni) of Canine University and
their well-behaved dogs, Dogs RULE! is offered right around the
peak of fall foliage season each year and includes hotel accomodations,
all training activities and much more. 2007 marks our Eleventh
year offering this popular event for our valued clients. Pre-requisite:Enrollment in Dogs RULE! is open only to current or past training clients of Canine University. Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend. Contact us for pricing and more details. Class Schedule
"Back to Top Healthy Dogs 101 With veterinary medicine now having means for extending and enhancing an animal's life which once were reserved for human medicine, there are a myriad of choices available at both their annual checkup and when a companion takes ill. There is also a growing movement that is changing the way pet owners vaccinate, treat acute injury, and manage age and disease, as well as much debate on how and what we are feeding our dogs. In attending Healthy Pets 101 you will be aided in disseminating modern care and medicine, knowing the right questions to ask your veterinarian or other care provider, as well as determining what will enhance your dog's long term heatlh and quality of life. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Healthy Dogs 101 is $60 per family; advance registration required. Class Schedule
Back to Top Natural Health Series Canine University periodically invites guest speakers who share their insight on how we can all keep our dogs in the best of health. Meets for one 2 hour session on date specified. Attendance at one
of Canine University's Natural Health Seminars is people only, often
includes a healthy snack depending on time of day, and costs $70
for 1 or 2 adults; advance registation required. Class
Schedule
Back to Top New Parent Workshop This popular seminar will address the common issues most new parents are experiencing trying to manage a new baby or young child and their dog. Whether you are expecting, have a new born, toddler or preschooler this seminar will address the different changes and stages of teaching your dog how to live with the newest member of your family. Let us help you get on the right path to helping your dog and your child become the best of friends, preserving your sanity in the process. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's New Parent Seminar is for people only, and costs $60 per family; advance registration strongly recommended. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Similar to AKC competition obedience, rally involves following signs on a course which direct you to perform various obedience behaviors with your dog. Rally obedience is people and dog friendly, and is a great way to expand upon your dog's training foundation while having fun and learning something new. Come join us to learn more about this fun dog sport. Pre-requisite:Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend this workshop. Owners of dogs who are not good with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced fee. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Rally Obedience Workshop costs $60 per dog/handler team, or $40 if auditing; advance registration is required. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Tellington TTouch Half Day Workshop This 1/2 day workshop will cover the basic principles of TTouch (pronounced 'T Touch') and how to apply them to your dog. Tellington TTouch is a form of massage that works to wake up the dog's body so that they can become better learners, calmer pets and better companions. TTouch can be used on any dog young or old and is especially recommended for the nervous, fearful, high energy or hyper dog to help him focus and become a calmer more enjoyable pet. TTouch does not replace training or veterinary care, but compliments both and has been used to improve the speed of recovery from illness and injury in both horses and dogs. Our guest lecturer is Karen Thurlow-Kimball, an internationally certified Tellington TTouch practitioner. Pre-requisite:Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend this workshop. Owners of dogs who are not good with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced fee. Meets for one 4 hour session on date specified. Refreshments, lunch and course materials included. Cost is $110 per dog/handler team, or $90 if auditing. Class Schedule
Back to Top Therapy Dog Workshop Want to share your dog with those who could use a lift? At this 75 minute workshop you'll learn how to get your dog involved in visiting therapy work in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. Pre-requisite: Successful completion of one of Canine University's advanced obedience classes, or with instructor permission. Dogs must be not be people or dog aggressive. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Therapy Dog Workshop costs $60 per dog/handler team ($45 if auditing); advance registration recommended. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Why does my dog need a tune up? Advance reservations are essential as space is limited. Prior training, while recommended is many cases, is not a requirement for attendance at any of the workshops. All involved in caring for your dog are cordially invited to attend and participate in the workshop too. If you need more information or have any questions, please contact us at (781) 324-3722 or training@canineuniversity.com Below are course descriptions of some of the workshops hosted by Canine University; you can click on the text of each to see if it is being offered this semester. To secure a space in any of these workshops, please fill out our downloadable registrtion form and mail it in with your payment and a photocopy of proof of vaccinations to the address provided. We will call to confirm your space once everything is received. Come, NOW! Outdoor Workshop A 'tune up' designed specifically to work on the mechanics of Come around real-life distractions. This hands-on workshop is for owners who need help planning training sessions around moderate outside distractions. A must for owners who have taught their dogs to come but are having trouble around distractions and want some coaching. This workshop will take place at an outside location. Pre-requisite: Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend this workshop. Owners of dogs who are not friendly with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced fee. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Come, NOW! is $60 ($45 if auditing), with a maximum enrollment of 10 dog/handler teams. Class Schedule
Back to Top Heeling Skills Hands-On Workshop A 'tune up' workshop for you and your dog to work on learning to walk without pulling in real life situations. Come and learn how to make every neighborhood walk more pleasant! Pre-requisite: Dogs must be not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend workshop. Owners of dogs who are not friendly with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced fee. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Heeling Skills Workshop costs $60 per dog/handler team ($45 if auditing); advance registration recommended. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Is your dog a problem child? Does he lunge and bark at other dogs on leash? Does he seem unpredictable around certain dogs one minute, sweet & friendly the next? This seminar will help you understand the reasons for your dog's behavior, give you some tools to help manage his outbursts, and help you teach your dog a more acceptable way of interacting with other dogs. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Reactive Dog Seminar is for people only and costs $60 for 1 or 2 adults, advance registration required. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Shy Dog Seminar This people-only seminar will help you gain skills and tools to use with your shy or aggressive dog. Demo dogs will be available to assist you in learning valuable skills in helping your dog cope with life. If you'd like to learn how to make your dog more confident this seminar is for you. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Shy Dog Seminar is for people only and costs $60 for 1 or 2 adults. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Stop Jumping! Hands-On Workshop Dogs love to greet us face to face and what better way than to jump all over us ? Though it's cute when they are pups, cuteness quickly wears off when Bubbles is a whopping 65 lb bundle of joy ! This 'tune up' workshop will help you gain control of your dog's exuberance and help you teach him a polite, civilized greeting. If you are tired of being mugged at the door, or people have stopped visiting you because of your rambunctious canine greeting committee you need to attend this workshop. Join us for an informative evening and learn how to teach good dog manners. Pre-requisite: Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend this workshop. Owners of dogs who are not friendly with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced fee. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Stop Jumping! Workshop costs $60 per dog/handler team ($45 if auditing); advance registration recommended. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Teaching Self-Control Workshop For the over energetic and crazy dog who has wonderful obedience when there are no distractions but looses his mind in public. This 75 minute workshop will help introduce exercises designed to help your dog learn self control. Heavy emphasis will be placed on practicing real-life leave its, loose leash walking and using what distracts the dog as the reward. You will learn lots of techniques on helping your dog learn self control. Pre-requisite: Dogs must not be people or dog aggressive in order to attend this workshop. Owners of dogs who are not friendly with other dogs or people are invited to attend without their dog ('audit') for a reduced fee. Meets for one 75 minute session on date specified. Canine University's Teaching Self-Control workshop costs $60 ($45 if auditing); maximum enrollment of 8 dog/handler teams. Class Schedule If you prefer, or if you cannot attend because of your schedule, this workshop is available as a private training session...contact us for more details.
Back to Top Shots required to participate in any class or workshop include Distemper, Parvo, Rabies, and Canine Cough. |
Since opening in 1992, we have met many dogs and their owners who have been thru obedience classes, who tell us that their dog's obedience is "...good, but he still does..." Often its something that is not bad enough to get the dog into a refresher course, yet it still tarnishes a polished companion. For this reason we designed "tune ups," which are hands-on workshops and clinics focusing on one specific, nagging issue that you could use a little help with. Our topic changes monthly; you can click on the text of each to see if it is being offered this semester.