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Common Dog Training Academy
Training AcademyThe Common Dog offers a wide variety of training classes, designed to suit the varying personalities, desires and needs of both dogs and owners. The Common Dog training programs are designed and monitored by the owner, Chris Murphy. Chris has trained dogs and owners for the past 15 years, and is one of the most in demand trainers in the Boston area. His no nonsense, "relationship building" approach has bought him referrals from other dog professionals as well as clients. Chris has been featured on many local television and print publications as well as nationally in People Magazine and on The Animal planet. Chris has assembled an extraordinary staff of trainers and assistants all with the same goals, to help dogs and owners establish a rapport, trust, respect and a relationship based on those principles. Class Schedule CLASS FORMATS
CLASSES Puppy Development - (New Dog Ownership 101/Pre-School) This class focuses on the development of your dogs' important social needs at this early and important age. Housebreaking, managing skills, training theory, character building and development of working drive are covered in this course. Length: 3 weeks - once per week (no make-ups) Requirements:
Adolescent Obedience - (Elementary School) This course emphasizes obtaining a reliably trained dog. The handlers are taught to administer and reinforce commands with the ultimate goal being first-time responses. Length: 5 weeks - once per week (1 makeup at end of class if needed) Requirements:
Adult Basic Obedience - (High School) Handling skills and basic obedience for the socially developed dog are on the menu for this training program. A more obedient and well - rounded dog and a much improved relationship with your companion are things that a graduate of this course can expect. Length: 5 weeks - once per week (1 makeup at end of class if needed) Requirements:
Adult Intermediate Obedience - (Bachelor of Obedience) A well trained obedient dog can perform all of their obedience tasks, even with the presence of distractions. Intermediate Obedience introduces these distractions to your dog gradually, and builds focus and attention. Length: 5 weeks - once per week (1 makeup at end of class if needed) Requirements:
Adult Advanced Obedience - (Master of Obedience) "Proofing" or testing all that you and your dog have learned is the final goal of our training programs, Advanced Obedience will do just that. Length: 5 weeks - once per week (1 makeup at end of class if needed) Requirements:
Adult Problem Behavior - (Reform School) Aggression, fear, separation anxiety and a whole plethora of other common canine personality quirks are covered in this course. The trainers' goal is to define the problem, develop a strategy to deal with it and help the handler understand and read their dogs reactions to different stimuli. Length: Course length and structure to be determined after consultation and may include a mix of private and group classes. Requirements:
Behavior and Training Consultations One on one time with the trainers to discuss individual goals, problems and training needs. A training consultation is required for new students in Adolescent, Adult Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience classes. CLASS SCHEDULE
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