GROUP TRAINING CLASSES
BIG DOG Canine Behavioral Training also offers group training classes. Our group courses are designed to help socialize your dog and to give owner's the tools and knowledge necessary to properly train their dogs. During each course, we will discuss the fundamentals of how dogs learn, how dogs communicate with each other and how to correctly train your dog using positive "marker" training techniques. By learning the basics of positive reinforcement training, you will build a trusting and loving relationship with your dog, learn how how to conduct fun and upbeat training sessions, have a dog that pays attention to its owner and you will become a respected, calm and confident pack leader.
PACK WALK WORKSHOP
I am excited to announce more Pack Walk Workshops. Having trouble walking your dog? Does your dog go crazy at the sight of another dog? Does your dog walk you? This one-hour class is a wonderful opportunity to learn proper leash handling skills, how to manage your dog in an exciting and distracting environment and different techniques for teaching your dog proper walking etiquette. The beginning of each class is focused on teaching owners how to get their dog into a calm state-of-mind using proper energy, leadership, reward and correction techniques. Then we will focus on leash walking skills and activities in a group setting to encourage harmony among the pack members and finish the day with a pack walk. Be prepared to have a lot of fun, pick up some good information and to learn a variety of techniques to guide and train your dog. Please contact me if interested or if you would like some more information about the workshop. The class is conducted outdoors and is subject to being rescheduled due to bad weather.
Workshop Date:
None currently scheduled
Location:
Fishburn Park (2304 Brambleton Avenue, 24015)
Cost:
$50 per dog
Workshop Date:
None currently scheduled
Location:
Fishburn Park (2304 Brambleton Avenue, 24015)
Cost:
$50 per dog
BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASS
BIG DOG Canine Behavioral Training has teamed up with Therapets of Roanoke Valley to offer this educational class. This 7-week course is designed for dogs that are about 20 weeks of age or older. The main goal of this course is to teach owners how to properly train basic commands using positive training techniques. The emphasis will be on “marker” training methods within a positive and fun environment. The dog and handler teams will be taught the basics of how dogs learn, how to teach basic commands, how to read your dog’s body language and how to appropriately interact with your dog.
Hopefully, the owners and dogs will continue training and eventually become therapy dog teams. This is not mandatory but is encouraged. Either way, participants will get all the information needed to train their dog basic obedience commands.
To keep in line with Covid-19 guidelines, we are limiting the class to 8 dogs with one handler each. Face masks and social distancing are also required for the class.
This course will at least cover the following:
- Marker Charging
- Sit
- Look
- Down
- Place
- Come
- Leave It
- Wait
- Heeling
- Leash Walking
Hopefully, the owners and dogs will continue training and eventually become therapy dog teams. This is not mandatory but is encouraged. Either way, participants will get all the information needed to train their dog basic obedience commands.
To keep in line with Covid-19 guidelines, we are limiting the class to 8 dogs with one handler each. Face masks and social distancing are also required for the class.
This course will at least cover the following:
- Marker Charging
- Sit
- Look
- Down
- Place
- Come
- Leave It
- Wait
- Heeling
- Leash Walking
Classes Date:
Fridays at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
August 4th through September 15th
Location:
Windsor Hills United Methodist Church
3591 Windsor Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Cost:
$95 per dog
Please call or email Therapets at 540-632-1009 or therapetsroanoke@gmail.com to reserve a space in the class. Each class is limited to 6-8 dogs per group and classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations. These classes are held inside but we may have to postpone or cancel depending on what the Coronavirus does in the future.
Fridays at 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
August 4th through September 15th
Location:
Windsor Hills United Methodist Church
3591 Windsor Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Cost:
$95 per dog
Please call or email Therapets at 540-632-1009 or therapetsroanoke@gmail.com to reserve a space in the class. Each class is limited to 6-8 dogs per group and classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations. These classes are held inside but we may have to postpone or cancel depending on what the Coronavirus does in the future.
CGC PREPARATION CLASS
BIG DOG Canine Behavioral Training has teamed up with Therapets of Roanoke Valley to offer this advanced class. This 7-week course is designed for dogs that already know basic obedience commands and leash walking skills. The main goal of this course is to teach owners how to properly train and refine basic commands using positive training techniques. The emphasis will be on “marker” training methods within a positive and fun environment and will be geared towards mastering all the skills necessary to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. The dog and handler teams will be taught the basics of how dogs learn, how to teach and fine tune basic commands, how to read a dog’s body language and how to appropriately interact with another dog or strangers.
Hopefully, the owners and dogs will continue training and eventually earn a Canine Good Citizens Certificate. Upon completion of the course, we will schedule a testing date for those participants who are ready to take the test.
To keep in line with Covid-19 guidelines, we are limiting the class to 8 dogs with one handler each. Face masks and social distancing are also required for the class.
The course will focus on the following:
Attention Exercises
Sit – duration and distance
Down – duration and distance
Stay – duration and distance
Heeling/Attention
Loose Leash Walking
Sit/Stay – duration and distance
Down/Stay – duration and distance
Interacting with strangers
Walking through a group of people
Reaction to another dog
Supervised separation
Hopefully, the owners and dogs will continue training and eventually earn a Canine Good Citizens Certificate. Upon completion of the course, we will schedule a testing date for those participants who are ready to take the test.
To keep in line with Covid-19 guidelines, we are limiting the class to 8 dogs with one handler each. Face masks and social distancing are also required for the class.
The course will focus on the following:
Attention Exercises
Sit – duration and distance
Down – duration and distance
Stay – duration and distance
Heeling/Attention
Loose Leash Walking
Sit/Stay – duration and distance
Down/Stay – duration and distance
Interacting with strangers
Walking through a group of people
Reaction to another dog
Supervised separation
Classes Date:
Fridays at 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm
August 11th through September 22nd
Location:
Windsor Hills United Methodist Church
3591 Windsor Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Cost:
$95 per dog
Please call or email BIG DOG Canine Behavioral Training to reserve a space in the class. Each class is limited to 6-8 dogs per group and classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations. These classes are held inside but we may have to occasionally adjust the meeting dates due to weather.
Fridays at 7:15 pm to 8:15 pm
August 11th through September 22nd
Location:
Windsor Hills United Methodist Church
3591 Windsor Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Cost:
$95 per dog
Please call or email BIG DOG Canine Behavioral Training to reserve a space in the class. Each class is limited to 6-8 dogs per group and classes are filled on a first come, first served basis. Dogs must be current on all vaccinations. These classes are held inside but we may have to occasionally adjust the meeting dates due to weather.
DOG PARK 101 CLASS
BIG DOG Canine Behavioral Training is now offering a new and exciting “real world” class that will take place at the Salem Dog Park on Indiana Street in Salem, VA. This class will be held on a various Saturday at 12:00 noon and will run for about 30-45 minutes…this is a one time on demand class and all are welcome to join us. I schedule these classes as interest demands so please contact me if you would like to attend this type of class.
The goal of this class is to teach dog owners the proper etiquette and process of entering the dog park, how to read other dogs, when to get involved while visiting the dog park and how to better monitor your dog's behavior during a visit. By following specific protocols for socializing your dog and controlling your dog’s interaction with other dogs at the park, you will be able to have a more enjoyable and relaxing visit to the park and minimize the chance of unwanted behavior.
If interested, please contact me. We will meet in the main parking lot next to the train tracks at 12:00 noon. The cost of this class is $30.00 and payment is due at the beginning of the class - cash or checks are accepted. Please leave your dog in your car for the beginning of the class.
I am sure you will find the information very educational and rewarding. If you are interested or have any questions or concerns, please give me a call/Text to 540-204-2132 or email me at bigdogcbt@gmail.com. The class is subject to being cancelled or rescheduled due to bad weather.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Classes will be held:
Various Saturday of each month
Specific date will be set once clients are enrolled
Contact me if interested
Location:
Salem Dog Park
Indiana Street in Salem, VA (next to the Animal Shelter)
Salem, VA 24153
Cost:
$30 per human
The goal of this class is to teach dog owners the proper etiquette and process of entering the dog park, how to read other dogs, when to get involved while visiting the dog park and how to better monitor your dog's behavior during a visit. By following specific protocols for socializing your dog and controlling your dog’s interaction with other dogs at the park, you will be able to have a more enjoyable and relaxing visit to the park and minimize the chance of unwanted behavior.
If interested, please contact me. We will meet in the main parking lot next to the train tracks at 12:00 noon. The cost of this class is $30.00 and payment is due at the beginning of the class - cash or checks are accepted. Please leave your dog in your car for the beginning of the class.
I am sure you will find the information very educational and rewarding. If you are interested or have any questions or concerns, please give me a call/Text to 540-204-2132 or email me at bigdogcbt@gmail.com. The class is subject to being cancelled or rescheduled due to bad weather.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Classes will be held:
Various Saturday of each month
Specific date will be set once clients are enrolled
Contact me if interested
Location:
Salem Dog Park
Indiana Street in Salem, VA (next to the Animal Shelter)
Salem, VA 24153
Cost:
$30 per human
CONTACT INFORMATION
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