Group Classes for All Dogs!

Creating an Environment of Love, Trust & Loyalty

Register Now for Spring & Summer 2008!

Your whole family is welcome to join us at the Wilmette Park District for our training and obedience classes. Through our positive, reward-based training program, dogs learn to provide the desired behavior without causing confusion or stress. Our training program creates a dog whose primary motivation to learn is based on earning a reward as opposed to avoiding punishment. One family member handles the dog at a time. Each dog is trained according to its age and level of current skills, from beginner to intermediate and advanced.

2008 Group Training Classes

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*Important! Registration is through the Wilmette Park District: Call (847) 256-9686 • Registration Form
All Classes are 1 hour, except the first class which runs 90 minutes.
$95 (Wilmette Residents) / $119.50 (Non-Residents) Access Wilmette's Current Class Catalog
A $10 material fee is also due at the first class.
2008 Spring Group Training Classes

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Wilmette
Class #		 Day Class Time Description Class Dates No Class
#4942 Thursdays 8:00 pm Training Classes April 10-May 15, 2008 5/1 & 5/8
#3250 Saturdays 10:00 am Training Classes April 12-May 17, 2008 5/3 & 5/10
#4938 Monday 7:00 pm Meet the Trainer April 14, 2008 One Night Only
#4939 Tuesday 7:00 pm Meet the Trainer May 13, 2008 One Night Only
#4944 Thursdays 8:00 pm Training Classes May 22-June 26, 2008  
2008 Summer Group Training Classes

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#6678 Saturdays 10:00 am Training Classes May 31-July 19, 2008 6/14 & 7/5
#4940 Monday 7:00 pm Meet the Trainer June 2, 2008 One Night Only
#6682 Thursdays 6:30 pm Training Classes June 12-July 24, 2008 7/3
#6679 Saturdays 11:30 am Training Classes June 28-Aug. 9, 2008 7/5
#6677 Tuesday 7:00 pm Meet the Trainer July 8, 2008 One Night Only
#6683 Thursdays 8:00 pm Training Classes July 10-Aug. 14, 2008  
#6680 Saturdays 10:00 am Training Classes July 26-Sept. 6, 2008 8/30
#6684 Thursdays 6:30 pm Training Classes July 31-Sept. 4, 2008  
2008 Fall Group Training Classes

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#TBD Monday 7:00 pm Meet the Trainer August 4, 2008 One Night Only
#6685 Thursdays 8:00 pm Training Classes Aug. 21-Sept. 25, 2008 8/30
#6681 Saturdays 11:30 am Training Classes Aug. 16-Sept. 27, 2008  
#TBD Saturdays 10:00 am Training Classes Sept. 13-Oct. 18, 2008

Please Note: At the first class you will fill out a dog profile form, learn about necessary equipment, hear solutions for immediate concerns and discuss your training objectives. Handlers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult at all classes. In order to participate, all dogs must be up-to-date on their vaccinations, including Bordatella. Please bring vaccination paperwork with you to the first class.

Our Training Classes Include:

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  • Socialization, Attention & Focus Exercises
  • Problem Solving
  • Training Manual & Goodie bag
  • Attention-Getting Methods
  • Manners at Home and Out & About
  • Behavior Assessments & Modification with Rewards
  • Appropriate In-house Behavior
  • Appropriate K-9 Outside Socialization
  • Field trips and safe games
  • Sit, Come/Stay, Sit/Stay
  • Down (Drop) and Down/Stay
  • Loose Leash Heeling - Walking at left side with attention on the owner
  • Loose leash Walking - Walking on loose leash without attention on the owner
  • Automatic Sit - Dog will automatically sit during heeling when the owner stops moving.
  • Distraction, Distance and Boundary Exercises
  • Release command.
  • Quiet Exercises & Time outs.

Rewards for You & Your Dog

Learning how to communicate with your dog allows you to correctly socialize him, keep him from being destructive and fix those annoying habits. Big Sky Dog Training helps you create a happy, willing, fun and enthusiastic companion dog by combining humane corrections and a combinations of these Five Basic Rewards:
  1. Touch, Petting & Loving
  2. Verbal Praise
  3. Food Treats
  4. Loose Leash
  5. Toys & Play Time

Group Classes for puppies and dogs over 12 weeks are held at:

Wilmette Park District's Community Recreation Center
3000 Glenview Road
 (corner of Glenview Road and Skokie Boulevard)
www.wilmettepark.org
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