It's long been BLCC's goal to ensure each rescue dog has the appropriate obedience training and socialization to help them become a balanced dog, and ultimately find and stay in their forever homes. A very important part of this process are the numerous dedicated foster homes, volunteers and adopting homes who open their hearts and homes to our friends in need. BLCC wants to support the wonderful people involved in our efforts in every way, including providing valuable training resources.

In addition to the socialization training with Brian Walsh, we are now holding FREE structured classes with Jen Guthrie of PRO K-9, designed to provide all of you with the knowledge and skills needed to create happy, confident and well-mannered members of the family. The primary goal of these 5-week classes is to ensure everyone involved has a solid foundation for working with their current and future dogs, setting us all up for success!

We strongly urge all of our supporters to enroll in at least one class.

Week 1

Leadership & Behavior Modification Seminar (1-2 hours)

People only, no dogs. This information session is open to everyone regardless of obedience enrollment, and is a prerequisite for all obedience class/session students:

• How to build leadership through daily interaction and strengthen your bond with your dog so they look to you for guidance and trust.
  
• Learn how your dog learns and thinks so you can work on behavior problems such as mouthing, jumping, destructive chewing, escaping, stealing food/trash, housebreaking, excessive barking, digging, excitability, and more. There are many reasons why dogs display inappropriate behaviors -- understanding the source of the problems and making the appropriate changes is the key to turning them around.
  
• New dog orientation -- Get off on the right paw by properly introducing a new dog to your home and managing a multiple-dog household.
  
• Q&A and Homework (Yes, we give homework!)
  

Weeks 2-5

Basic Obedience Class (1 hour)

• Small class sizes (up to 6 dogs) for as much one-on-one attention as needed, for dogs 16 weeks and older.
  
• Basic obedience using positive reinforcement — your dog will work for your love and affection on COME, SIT, HEEL, DOWN, SIT-STAY, DOWN-STAY and more so you can use the obedience anywhere.
  
• Learn how to apply obedience to real-life situations to begin working on behavior issues specific to both home and social settings.
  
• Graduation! Each dog completing class will earn a Basic Obedience Certificate (a great boast on their adoption profiles!)
  

One-On-One Obedience Sessions (1/2 hour)

Email Brenda Woody to enroll: Brenda@betterlifecaninecenter.org