Dog Training Services

Rena’s training programs are designed around your schedule, needs and goals. She uses obedience training and behavior modification to achieve results and enhance the relationship between you and your dog. All lesson programs will be customized. Sample programs below. Also available for virtual / online dog training.

PUPPY TRAINING

• Introduction to basic verbal and visual commands
• Bite inhibition / appropriate chewing
• Discouraging jumping
• Housebreaking
• Leadership skills for the owner

LEVEL 1: BASIC OBEDIENCE

• Walking on a leash without pulling
• More advanced verbal and visual commands
• Hand signals
• Adding distractions while training
• Applying training practices to everyday life

LEVEL 2: ADVANCED OBEDIENCE

• Tricks (paw/shake, roll over, take a bow)
• Adding distance to basic and advanced commands
• Compliance off-leash
• Adding distractions while training
• Basic rally / obstacles

GROUP CLASSES
Group classes offer natural distractions, learn-by-example, and a comfortable environment for you and your dog to grow. Three classes are offered weekly on Wednesday evenings at the John Anderson Recreation Center in Rockville Centre (currently there are no classes being held - contact Rena to find out when classes will start again).

• 7–8PM Puppy kindergarten
• 8–9PM Basic obedience
• 9–10PM K-9 Good Citizen Class / Fun agility

​ADDITIONAL SPECIALTIES

• Dogs & children / new baby
• Dogs & cats
• Dogs & the elderly
• Multiple dog households
• Shyness
• Counter surfing
• Running away
• Aggression

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