Hands On Dog Training

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

Trainer: Gloria Post

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.

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

Cost: $130 for 7 weeks (puppy and juvenile); $130 for 6 weeks (manners); Drop in classes $20 for 1 class or $55 for 3 classes (San Jose North location only)

Class Schedule: Please check website to confirm schedule

Blossom Hill: Tuesdays: 6:15-7:00 pm Puppy (puppies 10 weeks to 5 months)

                                              7:15-8:15  Juvenile (puppies 5 months and up)

                         Thursdays: 6:15-7:00 pm Juvenile

                                              7:15-8:15  Puppy

                         Saturdays: 9-10am Puppy

                                             10:15-11:15am Manners (for dogs ages 5 1/2 months and have taken a puppy or juvenile class.)

                                             12-1pm Juvenile

San Jose: Drop in classes: Wednesdays 6:30 PM—7:45 PM

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

Puppy Class: 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. I will help owners with 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. Owners attend class 1 without puppies, puppies will attend classes 2 - 7.

Juvenile 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. I 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.

Manners Class: This 6-week class will expand on and refine all those techniques and behaviors you learned in the Puppy and Juvenile 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.

Drop-In classes:  ongoing classes, where you can pick a start date and join the class at your convenience. These are ongoing classes which will address core skills that will help your dog become a better behaved member of your family. The drop-in classes will allow each dog to work at their own pace or to review problem training areas without having to attend classes every week. This gives you the flexibility of attending the class or classes that you feel you want to work on with your dog. Each week I cover a different training behavior (see calendar for the schedule of classes). These classes are geared for any age dog, especially those dogs that are 5 months and above. Each drop-in class you attend is $20.00 (payable the night of class) or you can purchase a group of three classes for $55.00 and pick the classes you want to attend - when you want to attend as long as they are completed within a 6 month period.

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