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Classes >> Good Manners ClassesDoes your dog need some help in the good manners department? Then be sure to check out these classes which will help your dog to become a model canine citizen.
Remember, if for some reason the class times for our Good Manners Classes do not work for your schedule, we also offer private one-on-one training for you and your dog in our personalized, and custom-tailored, Day School Program. Click here to find out more information.
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Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
If your dog passes the Canine Good Citizen test, then your homeowners insurance company may offer you a discount on your policy! What a great added bonus!
Test Elements include:
1. Accepts a friendly stranger approaching owner while sitting politely. 2. Accepts a friendly stranger petting while sitting politely. 3. Appearance and Grooming - allows brushing and ear/paw checks. 4. Walks on a loose-leash following a pattern provided by evaluator. 5. Walking through a crowd on a loose-leash. Crowd is simulated. 6. Sit and Down on Command. Sit or Down Stay. 7. Recall (Coming When Called) 8. Reaction to Distraction in the Environment 9. Reaction to another dog with owners greeting one another and dogs remaining calm and polite at side. 10. Supervised Separation - 3 minutes of separation. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! Fee: $25.00 per prep class / $25.00 for test
What to bring to prep classes:
SIGN UP FOR A PACKAGE, 3 PREP CLASSES, GET THE CGC TEST FREE!! SIGN UP <--- CLICK! *Note* Please make sure we have CGC classes scheduled before purchasing the CGC package.
. SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
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AKC Community Canine Prep Classes/Test
There is no age limit for dogs taking the AKC Community Canine test. Dogs that take the test MUST have a Canine Good Citizen test on record at AKC.
There are 10 elements to the test including:
1. Dogs stays and waits while owner fills out paperwork or visits with another person. 2. Walks on a loose-leash in a natural setting exhibiting a left turn, right turn, stop, and fast and slow pace. 3. Walks on a loose-leash through a crowd. 4. Dog walks past distraction dogs present and does not pull. 5. Performs a sit-stay in a group of people and dogs, about 3 feet away from each other. 6. Dog allows a person carrying a backpack or somethign similar to approach and pet it. 7. Dog has a solid "Leave It" and walks by food and follows owner's instructions. 8. Down or Sit Stay -- 20 feet. 9. Recall with distractions present. 20 feet. 10. Dog will sit or stand stay (owner's choice) while owner enters/exits a doorway or narrow passageway. Owner calls dog through door when ready or may send dog ahead to wait for them to go through door, or the owner may walk through with dog at their side. CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED! Fee: $75.00 3-Week Prep Class / $25.00 for test
What to bring to prep classes:
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Focus and Impulse Control Class
Not only will this be a great class for the young, impulsive dog who needs to learn better manners, but this class will also prepare dogs for advanced training in agility, obedience, or rally. In this 4 week session, you will learn at least 15 exercises to work on focus and impulse control. Students will be expected to practice these at home daily for homework.
This class will be limited to 8 dog/handler teams and you must have previously taken Family Dog I or Puppy Kindergarten.
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class.
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Really Reliable Recall
Come join us for a 4-week Really Reliable Recall Adventure Class. There will be a quick review of the basics and then we will jump into playing such games as "The Recall Race", "The Potato Chip Drive By", and the "Look! there's a person on the floor!". There will be many other fun exercises to strengthen your connection between you and your dog. It's so fabulous to see your dog turn on a dime and come running back to you with enthusiasm, looking like they are going to knock you over (or maybe they do!) because they are so excited about returning to you! Better yet, you will be improving your casual recall at the same time - win-win!
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class.
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Retrieve Everything!
Ever have a sore back and cringe at dropping your keys? Do you feel as though when playing fetch you are doing the majority of the work? Are your obedience scores down when it comes to the scent articles? Did you say "Yes" to any of the above? Then you need to sign up for this class! We will work on getting a solid retrieve on your dog that will carry over to your everyday life, playing and competition. What to Bring: - lots of soft, easy to eat treats - bait bag or treat bag - 4' or 6' leash - tug toy if your dog likes to play/tug
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE:
Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class. Please also note that if a schedule is not listed below, it just means we have not scheduled a class just yet. Please contact the office to be put on a waiting list at office@tailsuwin.com or 860-646-5033.
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Loose-Leash Walking Classes
Does your dog pull? Wouldn't you like to enjoy walking without worrying about tearing your rotator cuff? Winter is coming, and we're positive no one likes sliding across ice or snow as their dog takes off after a squirrel... Come enjoy this 3-week class where you'll learn to communicate with your dog on how loose-leash walking is a joint effort. Your Instructor will emphasize the importance of moving together as a team, reinforcing what you like, and problem solving on how to respond when things just aren't going as perfectly as we often would like them to. Take this crash course in keeping that leash LOOSE! What to Bring:
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class. Please also note that if a schedule is not listed below, it just means we have not scheduled a class just yet. Please contact the office to be put on a waiting list at office@tailsuwin.com or 860-646-5033.
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Magnificent Manners Class
Does your dog jump up on people get overly excited meeting people? Does your dog steal things off the table that doesn’t belong to him/her? Come join us for a Magnificent Manners class. Many dogs have never been trained how to react for greeting behavior, so they do what dogs do naturally. Other dogs may have some basic understanding but need to work on controlling their impulses and making better choices.
We will also address the behavior of asking your dog to leave something that you don't want them to have, leash pulling, and jumping.
What to Bring:
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class.
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Come, Sit, Stay (No, Really) with Sean McMurray
In this class you will work on the skills you need the most:
WHAT TO BRING:
SIGNING UP ONLINE - Click here for a HOW-TO GUIDE: Steps on How to Register for a Class Online
NOTE: There are NO refunds after the start of class.
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Have you graduated from our Family Dog I and
II program and are ready to take the Canine Good Citizen test? Great!
Join us on examination day or attend one or two of prep courses to set
your mind, and nerves, at ease! Students may sign up for one or all of
the prep classes. 
AKC Community Canine is the advanced level of the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Program. Dogs who pass the AKC Community Canine test earn the official AKC Community Canine title is designated by the letters "CGCA" (Advanced CGC) on the dog's title record.
In your previous classes, have you struggled with trying to get your dog to focus on you and noth the other dogs? Is your dog more interested in sniffing the floor than working? Does your dog get wild and crazy or lose his or her mind in stimulating situations? Then this is the class for you. 
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