Therapy Certification

Karen Mast, CPDT—KA, CGC Evaluator, is pleased to announce the following classes and workshops to be offered in the early part of the New Year:

Canine Manners/CGC Classes

Rotating 5-week series classes will be held on Thursday evenings starting Apr 5, 2012

- first night without the dog at 6:30pm
- followed by 4 weeks of classes attending with the dog
- class size will be limited to 3 or 4 dogs
- class start times are 6pm and 7:30pm
- cost $75 per dog/handler team

Occasional Saturday morning classes may be offered for continuing students, or by appointment

Classes limited to 3 dogs to allow for lots of personal attention from the trainer, and to reduce distractions. The small class size creates and optimum learning experience for your dog or puppy. Only pet-friendly, science based methods are used.

Dogs and puppies with current vaccinations, including rabies (as required by state law) or proof of titers or letter from veterinarian are welcome. Accepting all levels beginner through advanced.

For more information, to determine if your dog is appropriate for this class, and/or to register you and your pet, please email Karen at thesuccessfulmixllc@yahoo.com or call
(540)269-6904, 9 :00 am—9:00 pm. (Please no calls after 9:00 pm)
Please be aware that all registrations are handled directly by the trainer.
Shelter staff canot register you for these classes
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Special Workshop Nights

Watch this space for future class dates and topics

If you're interested in learning more about the training and testing requirements for a dog to be certified a "Canine Good Citizen", click here: Canine Good Citizen Training and Testing. Click here for more on Therapy Dogs International and how you and your pet can get involved.