Gloria Post - Hands On Dog Training

Website: http://www.handsondogtraining.com
Email: HandsOnDogTraining@yahoo.com
Phone: (408) 309-8451

Trainer: Gloria Post - CPDT-KA

The goal of Hands On Dog Training is to help people deepen the bond they share with their dogs using reward based positive training methods. Techniques are geared to be fun and enjoyable. Group classes are customized to meet each dog's specific needs while being fun and enjoyable for you, your family and your dog. Group classes are limited to eight dogs, ensuring you get that "hands on" attention. All family members are encouraged to participate in their dog's training program which will help build this special bond with each member of the family. Whether your goal is basic manners, housebreaking issues  or correcting behaviors to create a family friendly pet, you will get the latest techniques and equipment to help with your training needs.

CPDT-KA, Animal Behavior College Certified dog trainer, certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, certified in pet CPR and first aid

Class Schedule Please check website to confirm schedule

Blossom Hill Store

Tuesdays: 6 – 7pm - Puppy Socials! For puppies 10-20 weeks old with at least 2 of their 4 shots. Cost: $10. Space is limited so please call or email in advance to register.

                               6 - 6:30pm Puppies 15 pounds and under

                               6:30 – 7pm Puppies 15 pounds and over

                     7:15 – 8:15 pm  Basic Manners I Class (puppies 5 months and up)

Thursdays: 6:15 - 7pm Basic Manners II

                      7:15 - 8:15pm  Puppy Class (Age 10-20 weeks, open enrollment)

Campbell Store

Mondays: 6:15 - 7:15pm  Puppy Class (Age 10-20 weeks, open enrollment)

                   7:15 – 8:15 pm  Basic Manners I Class (puppies 5 months and up)

Wednesdays: 6:15 – 7:15 pm  Basic Manners I Class (puppies 5 months and up)

                           7:15 – 8:15 pm  Basic Manners II Class 

Please note:

• Depending on the class level chosen, the first night of the puppy and juvenile classes are for owners only for orientation. Please bring Vaccination Data  and "Training Contract Form" with you!    Please do not bring your dogs.
• Vaccinations:  You need to bring proof of current vaccinations to the first night of class. Puppies must have at least two of their four puppy shots in order to participate in the puppy class.
• Children in Class: All family members are encouraged to attend group classes. So that safety is maintained for everyone please keep children under control at all times. Please remind your children that not all dogs are comfortable or friendly with children so they should not approach another dog unless they ask the owner first if it's ok.

Class Descriptions and Pricing

Cost: $140 for 7 weeks (puppy and basic manners I); $140 for 6 weeks (basic manners II);

Open Enrollment Puppy Class: Open enrollment classes are designed so that people may jump in at any time. Open enrollment classes take a different approach so that you can start taking classes the same week you sign up. After starting your first class, you will attend all 6 sessions in a row. Your puppy gets the opportunity to meet new puppies and people almost every week. This class is designed for young puppies between the ages of 10 weeks and 5 months. This class is structured to help socialize puppies with other puppies as well as new people. This is a very critical socialization period in your puppy's life and introductions should be pleasant. You will learn to address puppy issues such as housebreaking, mouthing, jumping up and gently touching. Your puppy will learn basic obedience behaviors such as sit, down, come, walking nicely on a leash and greeting people appropriately all taught with a different weekly theme.

Basic Manners I Class: This is a 7 week class designed for dogs 5 months and older who have not attended a puppy class. Your dog will learn sit, down, stand, leave it, come, stay, and walking on a loose leash. We will also address specific behavior problems owners might be experiencing with their "adolescent" dogs. Owners attend class 1 without their dogs, dogs will attend classes 2 - 7.

Basic Manners II Class: This 6-week class will expand on and refine all those techniques and behaviors you learned in the Puppy and Basic Manners I training classes as you prepare your dog for the next level of training. This will also help those that feel their dogs need a bit of a refresher. This class will review basic obedience skills with emphasis on greeting people and dogs, going to your mat and behavior in the home. This class is for dogs ages 5 1/2 months and have taken a puppy or juvenile class.

Other Classes Available:  Please check www.handsondogtraining.com to class descriptions and availability.

Available at the following Pet Food Express locations:
Campbell | San Jose - Blossom Hill