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Gentle Pack Leadership Skills - Results style!
Our non-reactive way of handling with a quiet discipline will help develop mutual respect.
Our Obedience Introduction
We teach with a gentle hands on approach so your pet may be relaxed and responsive.
Training starts in our Pawformance Puppy Class and melds into our Obedience & Manners offerings.
Your Praise!
Simply put, when you implement our program, your praise is the best positive reinforcement!
Prepare your pet for real life with you. Whether you are at home or away, your pet should be happy, comfortable and display manners. We help you to train your pet for the real world with practical, common sense training! We are training pets that live in our homes, go to the farmers markets or up north to the cottage on weekends. They may sleep in our bed, interact with other pets or children and may have to contend with the Boy Scouts on Wednesday. For those that may participate in dog sports - in or out of the ring or field - your pet should understand what you want and display manners. As learning is never erased, the early experiences and training you allow your pet to learn are very important.
Thus, we do not base our methods on treats and clickers or electronics. We are not training wolves, chickens or sea mammals that live in controlled environments. And we do not believe in keeping dogs hungry so they will hopefully respond to treats OR restraining dogs with head halters so we can manage them.
We do believe in teaching obedience terms, and especially the "Come" with understanding of what the words mean to us - not a pattern response to 'come get a treat' and hope it works! If your pet respects you, it will want to please you. If it understands the training, reliability increases!
We do not endorse scruff shakes, alpha pins, shaker cans, throw chains, etc. which promote fear and aggression!
If you follow the program and practice, your pet should learn to be more relaxed, happy and responsive to you - at home or away - it works for most! And this is why Results Dog Training LLC has been an icon in pet training for over 27 years!
Training begins early - if a puppy can learn to be sassy at a young age, it can learn to be good instead! For more information on thoughts re early socializing, sass, when to give treats, etc., see our Pawformance Puppy page, link below.
If you enjoy spending time with your pet, and desire a wonderful companion, this approach to training may be just what you are looking for. Join us, your pet will love the special time with you, too! Classes are limited, preregister to avoid disappointment. Learn more:
Fee paid is for participation for the same trainer and same pet at each class.
Household members that can sit and stay quietly (no excessive chat, cell phones, games, etc) in the assigned area may attend with the trainer as the trainers guest(s). Household member(s) must be noted on the trainer information form, that is provided at the first class. Trainers and guests are not allowed to handle or approach pets other than their own.
Guests are observers, not class participants. Class flow is important as we have limited time and there is much to share. When guests interrupt the class with comments and questions this takes away from class time and it is not fair to the others or the instructor. If you are bringing a guest, please be sure that they understand they must sit and stay quietly - thank you. : )
Health records are required, and fecal checks for puppy class paticipants are recommended. See FAQs below fmi.
No taping or filming in any format without instructor's written permission.
Pets that are not registered in a class are not able to attend without instructor's permission.
Females that come into heat may not attend class. The trainer is to attend class without the pet to observe lessons for at home training. When the cycle has ended, pets are to be bathed before returning to class. As best Results are attained when the pet can participate at class, please do not register your pet if she is due for a heat cycle - refunds, transfers or credit will not be given.
Aggressive pets with serious behavior issues are not allowed to attend. If a pet develops aggression during the sessioin, the trainer per the instructor's discretion may have to attend alone to observe lessons for home training - refunds, transfers or credit will not be given.
Upon arrival exercise your pet in the designated areas only. At the Howell Recreation Bennett Center, only use the west side of the buidling. Please be considerate and do not allow your pets to relieve themselves on the landscaping. Pick up all poo and deposit in the basket provided.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Note: Currently under construction, more information may be added.
Q. Are private lessons, behavior or phone consultations available?
With regret, these have been discontinued. We are pleased to be able to offer Results group classes through the Howell Recreation Center. We are sorry if your needs are not filled though this venue. You may wish to click on the link to receive notice when Mary T.'s book is available for more guidance.
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Q. Is a Health Record Required?
Yes, a copy is required on veterinarian letterhead or receipt which shows that your pet has had
distemper and parvovirus vaccines; and a rabies vaccination if your pet is over six months.
Bordetella is required if your pet will be at a boarding kennel, groomer, dog park or day care environments, etc.
Puppy Class participants: A fecal check for parasites is strongly recommended.
Note: Titers are acceptable! Trainers with pets returning for more classes are to provide health updates as they occur.
Q. What type of equipment is required?
ALL CLASSES: Equipment is simple and will be discussed with examples shown at the first class. Generally a soft cloth or leather collar, a 4' leash (or light weight 6' for small toy breed pets), and a size appropriate long line for home training as needed.
A body harness may also be used for walking for pets that do a lot of pulling.
Bring your training equipment to all classes as equipment is not provided.
Bring a roll of paper towels (indoors) and plastic bag (in and outdoors) for clean up.
PUPPY CLASS ONLY: Very small, easy to chew - no crumb treats, oat cereal (Cheerios) is suggested. Also a soft, quiet, no roll toy.
Not Allowed: Treats (except in puppy class per above), clickers, squeak toys, wands, whistles, electronics, fishing poles, etc.
For the safety and comfort of you and your pet: No chain or retractable leashes, ill fitting collars, head halters and (un) gentle leaders. These items are not suggested even for occasional home use.
Q. May I observe a class without signing up?
You may attend our Observe and Learn offering. Observers receive a folder and the regular handouts, but do not participate on the training floor. See the next question.
Q. My pet will be too difficult to handle in a group class, but I want to learn - what can I do?
You may attend our Observe and Learn offering. Observers receive a folder and the regular handouts, but do not participate on the training floor. See the next question.
Q. What is the Observe and Learn program?
No matter the reason, if you do not want to bring your pet, but want to attend, you may join us by registering for the Observe and Learn offering. The fee is less than the regular class charge. You must preregister and there are no refunds, transfers or make ups for missed classes. You will receive a folder and the regular handouts, but will not be participating on the training floor. You may ask questions within reason that pertain to the class exercises. Note the Observe and Learn fee does not include the attendance of household guests over the age of 13. Each attendee 14 years of age and over must preregister and pay the fee.
Q. I have been told not to enter a training class until my pet is six months old, is puppy class really important?
During the four week to four month period, a puppy is like a sponge! It learns at a rapid level during this time. After four months, the window begins to close. As learning is never erased, what handling and training your puppy experiences during it's first four months is never erased! What you allowing it to learn during this time can make a lasting impression. People that attend with their puppies get a terrific head start in bonding and training!
If your pet is young enough to attend the puppy class, if your schedule allows, please join us at this level. It is not only fun, but will help ensure even better Results! as our classes are structured.
>br>Be careful if attending a class elsewhere. A puppy'socialization' class that is nothing more than a play party or tricks for treats type class may actually imprint some puppies in a negative way and encourage poor behavior.
Q. My puppy is almost five months, may I register it for the Obedience & Manners Class?
Sorry, puppies under five months are simply not accepted into this level.
Q. My puppy is going to be five months at the first class. Should I enter the Pawformance Puppy or the Obedience & Manners Class?
Our Pawformance Puppy class is great for increasing confidence, introducing learning and developing socal visiting skills. As shared in the class descriptions, if your puppy is in need of learning how to relax in a new setting, register for the puppy class to give an excellent base for the next level of training and stage of development.
Results Obedience & Manners concentrates more on the mechanics and the pets do not visit with each other until manners are learned and the pets are relaxed and can display manners. In Obedience & Manners the pets must have the ability to learn a stay command. If your puppy will be over five months when the first class starts, and is mature enough to learn a stay concept, you may enter the Obedience & Manners class. If you are not sure, and do not want to do our puppy level, please wait for a future session. It is not fair to pressure your puppy by putting it into a level of training it may not be ready for.
Q. My pet is older than five months, but is nervous and shy, may it attend the puppy class?
First read the above answer. If you believe your pet will benefit from the more relaxed atmosphere of the puppy class, and you believe it will not bark and growl at the others in class, or scare the other puppies, you may register for the puppy class. If your pet may benefit from a class where the activity level is more structured, or may bark and/or growl, the Obedience & Manners Level One & Two program should be attended. Please read the next FAQ.
Q. My pet has developed minor barking and growling issues when it see other pets or people, it needs help, may I register?
If your pet is not truly aggressive, you must follow instruction to help your pet become more comfortable. Most pets with problems like these are fearful. If your pet is not responding or you are not diligent with attempts to abolish the barking and/or growling, the pet alone may be excused from the class without any refund. You would attend without your pet to observe lessons for home training.
For the welfare of your pet, if participation of a (some) group exercise(s) may excite a pet so that class flow is hindered, the activity level of your pet may be limited upon the discretion of the instructor.
Q. I read the above FAQ, my pet has behavior issues and I am not sure if I should sign up.
Our offerings hope to provide an atmosphere and general instruction for the average pet owner. A group class has limitations. If your pet needs more help than what our class descriptions imply, perhaps it is best that you do not attend with your pet.
Be sure to note that aggressive behavior is not acceptable in our group classes and a pet may be excused, with only the owner attending to observe lessons and train with the pet at home. Consider the Observe and Learn program - see above FAQs.
Q. Will obedience training ruin my pets conformation ring performance?
No, if you share what your goal is and follow instruction. Leash respect and the ability to move in a straight line is desired for the conformation ring. Also, holding still when the judge examines your pet is very important - obedience can help teach the discipline your pet may need to hold still when it would rather be visiting.
Cross training for more than one venue is simple if you keep your training clean. It is not desired to have your conformation dog sitting when it should be standing for an examination. Your pet should not heel with attention on you, looking up at you and moving as in obedience - instead of in a straight line. Do not give your pet treats if you want to use treats in the conformation ring as a reward for your pet when it is in a stack (standing position).
Q. May my female dog attend if she is in season?
Sorry, as female dogs that are in season (having a heat cycle) are very distracting to other dogs, thus are not allowed to attend classes while they are in their heat cycle. This cyclce may last as long as three to four weeks. If you register for a class and your girl comes into season, the trainer is to attend without the pet to observe lessons. Training can still take place at home. After discharge and swelling has ended, your pet is to be bathed before returning to class for the remaining classes. Note credit, transfers or refunds are not given. Best Results happen when pets attend class every week!
Q. My pet has had previous training elsewhere, may I register for an advanced class?
No, with all due respect, each trainer and pet must start with our eight week Obedience & Manners (O&M Levels One and Two) program to help ensure uniformity, class flow and training progression. Training basics are referred to during all levels of training and even experienced trainers that our new to our program are usually pleased with the time spent learning our foundation.
In our early years, many trainers coming in to advanced levels with a different base and philosophy would usually hinder class flow and pets did not progress as well. It is not fair to the other trainers in the class - experience has shown the best class flow is attained when trainers have the same foundation base, practice and enjoy training their pets.
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