Discover
the potential in your dog through training at Canine
Potentials. At Canine Potentials Carol Gannaway will
teach you to train your dog using positive methods.
The results will be a new and enriching relationship
between you and your companion dog. No two dogs are
alike. The instruction you receive at Canine Potentials
is easily adapted to fit each dog's age, size, energy
level and personality. Carol Gannaway has been a dog
obedience instructor for 20 years. She is a member
of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors,
NADOI and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, APDT.
Companion
Dog Training for all dogs
Classes
are offered in Clinton and Coupeville. Your entire
family is encouraged to attend. No matter when you
call, it is likely that there will be a class starting
soon. All classes meet for an hour, once a week, for
six weeks.
- Level
One
You
will be taught how to train your dog to have basic manners
such as how to sit, down, come-when-called, walk on a loose
leash, no jumping, stay
and
to pay attention, even
with a lot going on. We also cover some of the basics of dog care,
toe nail trimming, flea control, weight and teeth cleaning.
- Level
Two
More of the basics with the expectation that all dog/handler teams
would pass the AKC's Canine Good Citizen test at graduation. To keep
the training fun we introduce trick training.
- Rally Obedience - Rally is a sport in which the dog
and handler complete a course that has been designed
by
the rally
judge.
The judge tells the handler to begin, and the dog
and handler proceed at their own pace through a course
of designated stations (10 - 20, depending on the
level).
Each of these stations has a sign providing instructions
regarding the next skill that is to be performed.
Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience.
The
team of dog and handler moves continuously at a
brisk, but normal, pace with the dog under
control at the handler's left side. There should
be a sense
of teamwork between the dog and handler both
during the numbered exercises and between the exercise
signs; however, perfect "heel position" is not
required. Any faults in traditional obedience that
would be evaluated and scored as a one-point deduction
or more should be scored the same in Rally, unless
otherwise mentioned in the Rally Regulations. After
the judge's "Forward" order, the team
is on its own to complete the entire sequence
of numbered
signs correctly.
Unlimited communication from the handler to the
dog is to be encouraged and not penalized. Unless
otherwise specified in these Regulations, handlers
are permitted to talk, praise, encourage, clap their
hands, pat their legs, or use any verbal means of
encouragement. Multiple commands and/or signals using
one or both arms and hands are allowed; the handler's
arms need not be maintained in any particular position
at any time. The handler may not touch the dog or
make physical corrections. At any time during the
performance, loud or harsh commands or intimidating
signals will be penalized.
Rally provides a link from the Canine
Good Citizen® (CGC)
program to obedience or agility competition,
both for dogs and handlers. In addition, rally
promotes fun and enjoyment for dogs at all levels
of competition
Other
Services
- Private
lessons -
For dog's with specific behavior issues or owners
who need a more flexible schedule for classes.
- FORM YOUR OWN CLASS!!!!
Gather your own group of 4-6 dog owning friends and schedule a six
week session of classes on a flexible schedule that works for you!
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