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K9Kapers Dog Training, CPDT Certified Trainer -  - Positive Reinforcement Based Trainer
Location: Shelton-Union-Hoodsport-McCleary, Virginia
Services: CPDT Certified Trainer - Certified by the Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers - 17+ Years Professional Trainer, serving Mason County since 1997. K9Kapers facility provides classes in Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Manners - Beg & Int., AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep & Tests, Rally for Fun & Competition, Pre-Agility & Agility Obedience ground work, Basic Agility, Competition Obedience CD/CDX, Tracking, Show Conformation for Beginner thru Advanced taught by PHA Carol Woodward, Drop-in available for Agility, Obedience, & Conformation pre show proofing. Seminars, Guest Trainers are available occasionally. Professional Member of APDT, AKC - CGC Certifed Evaluator and tester. ATTS - American Temperament Test Society Tester. Group classes or Private classes (your home or at facility) available. Behavior consultations & New Puppy assistance available too.
Methods: I am a CPDT - Certified Trainer and Canine Behaviorist. I primarialy use Positive Training guidelines as put forth by the Association Of Pet Dog Trainers. I use Clickers Training and Lure Training to create a positive, thinking dog and add fun for owners. We play games and use music for calming stress.
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Puppy Kindergarten
Mondays 2007(ongoing)
6:15 PM or 7:30PM
$99.00
This 7 week class is for puppies 12 weeks to 20 weeks. Your puppy will learn 11 basic commands including (sit, down, stand, settle, walk on leash, come, focus, wait, beginning heel, on your side (vet exam), get your bone). This is a positive training course using lure/treat rewards and off leash socialization where your pupply will learn to interact with other dogs and to respond to you while being distracted. We will also teach you to use a clicker. This is a really fun class for both you and your new puppy.
Basic Manners 1
Mondays, 2007 (ongoing)
6:15PM or 7:30 PM
$99.00
This 7 week class is for dogs over 20 weeks. Your dog will learn basic commands including (sit, down, stand, settle, walk on leash, come, focus, wait, heel, greet your neighbor). This is a positive training course using lure/treat rewards. We will also teach you to use a clicker. No dog or people aggressive dogs in class, please contact us for advice and private evaluation.
Conformation
Ongoing
Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:30 PM
$95.00 6 w
Conformation and handling classes are being taught by PHA Carol Woodward. Carol has handled dogs for over 30 years and has many dogs in the top 10 in the nation. Classes cover all aspects of handling from stacking your dog to enting the show and ettiquette in and around the ring. As Carol has shown dogs for many years, she is a wealth of knowledge for you to draw on. Puppies and beginner handlers welcome! Drop in is available too if you just want to brush up before that big show! Indoor and outdoor practice.
Pre-Agility Obedience/Rally
Saturdays 2007
10:30 am
$99.00 7 w
Introduction to Agility, A 7 week class to see if you would like to learn this sport. This class will teach you the groundwork, commands, hand signals, introduction to equipment and safety. 7 week class also available in Spring 2007. We have a large 65 x 100' level fenced practice yard that is also available for drop in. We also include an introduction to Rally to fine tune your skills.
Rally / CGC
Tuesdays 2007 (Ongoing)
7:30 pm
$99.00
This class is a beginning Rally and CGC Prep class. Learn the basics of Rally for fun or work toward competition. Also work on socialization and prepare for the CGC evaluation. This is a really fun and active class, work to music and learn to play with your dog while training!
Basic Manners ll
Wednesdays 2007(ongoing)
6:30 pm
$99.00
This class is a chance to work on all the behaviors learned in Basic 1. We will also introduce exercises for preparing for the AKC canine Good Citizen test. We will fine tune walking on leash, Heel, Stay, and work with distractions. Basic Manners 1 is a prerequisite unless approved by trainer.
Contact Information

http://www.k9kapers.com   
Karen@k9kapers.com   
360-432-1478   
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