School of Rock

We are offering 6-week sessions for our group obedience training at our 24C Main Street, North Reading location as well as Speciality Courses. See below.

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BEGINNER BAND PRACTICE FOR ALL AGES

Curriculum for all classes to include:

• Basic Obedience Cues as well as some more advanced/useful cues to include: Focus, Sit, Down, Stay, Intro to Heel, Loose-leash Walking, Walking & Greeting Politely On-Leash, Targeting, Drop It, Leave It, Come When Called. Hand-outs will be provided as we cover material for study at home.
• Focus on Proper Socialization, Play, and Doggie Body Language.
• Specific Problem Behaviors & Management Methods - using your cues to manage every day real life situations in your dog's environment.

Group will meet for a total of 6 sessions. First lesson attendance is MANDATORY and is for HUMAN STUDENTS ONLY. Doggie students will attend classes 2-6. Our first class will cover what to bring in addition to your furry friend to the following sessions. A notebook and pen or pencil would be handy for the first meeting. Bring your questions as well and we will cover appropriate topics during any remaining class time.

Price: $225 (six-week session)

ADVANCED BAND PRACTICE

Includes Practice of Canine Good Citizen Test Requirements

Grrr-OWLY DOGS!

Band Practice and Behavior Modification for Reactive Dogs

Our training methods are POSITIVE and family-frendly. We use reward-based training (treats or anything appropriate that your dog finds rewarding enough to motivate him to learn new behaviors. We will teach the steps to move on to a random reward schedule as well once new cues are reliable.).

You will learn the basics of clicker theory as well as alternative methods to train if the clicker isn't for you (though we believe that the Clicker is Quicker!).

All dogs must be on a 4 to 6 foot non-retractable leash for class. We DO NOT use pinch, choke or prong collars in class so please make sure your dog is wearing the proper collar or harness. If you need assistance choosing equipment please feel free to contact us.

How to Register

Please click on the registration button below. A blank email is provided for your convenience. Please let us know your name, email and phone number along with the section you are interested in and the name and age of your dog. If there is a space available, we will provide you with the PayPal link and a registration form.

Once you have been sent a Registration Form, please sign and complete. Please refer to this form for important Vaccination, Training Agreement and Liability Release information. This form is required to be in our hands by the start of the first class (you can scan and email, send via snail mail, fax or print and bring completed to the first class) as well as proof of up to date vaccinations from your vet (a hard copy of letter or detailed receipt that we may keep).

Within 24 hours of receiving payment, you will be sent a Welcome & Prep email from us. Please contact us at least 48 hours before the start of class if you do not receive this.

Other Important Notes

Please bear with us! Depending on how each group shapes up, one of the two Beginner Band Practice sections may be Puppies under 6 months (as well as some small breed dogs over 6 months pending trainer approval) and the other might be All Ages over 6 months. Please contact us with your availability before signing up online so we can be sure to accommodate you accordingly. MINIMUM age to attend class is 8 weeks old.

All dogs attending class must be friendly toward and comfortable being around humans and other dogs. If your dog is overly timid/nervous, please contact us to discuss if private training might be a better starting place.

Start date of a course may be delayed up to a few weeks depending on attendance. You will be notified via email if a start date will be postponed.

For Weather-related postponements, you will be notified via email the day of if a class is postponed. If in doubt, please call before coming to confirm that class will be held.

A spot in class will be saved for you only after you have completed payment. If you prefer to pay by check please contact us before mailing out to us so that we know to expect it. You may also pay via PayPal online at a link we will provide. Please note that you will incur an additional $6 fee to pay via PayPal. Space will not be saved until payment is received. There will be a $25 service charge for any returned checks. Payment is non-refundable though if possible we will accommodate a switch to another class (additional fees may apply).

Anyone living with your dog is encouraged to participate in class, though space is limited so please specify attendees on Registration Form. Children under 18 years of age MUST be supervised by an adult and well-behaved in consideration of the other students (human and dog). Any student of any age (human and dog) may be asked to leave at any time should they cause disruptions that prevent the class from training in a productive and positive atmosphere (this includes consistent late arrivals to class). We will discuss how to keep our more spirited doggie students calm during class at our first meeting.

Parking is available in our lot located directly in front of the studio as well as on nearby side streets (Kingston St., etc.).

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