WCHS Dog Training

3650 State Road 60 Slinger, Wisconsin

Inspected and licensed by the Dept. of Animal Health-DATCP. License #266935-DS.

Dog Training

"In order to really enjoy a dog, one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human.

The point of it is to open oneself to the possibility of becoming partly a dog." ~ Edward Hoagland

Class Requirements

You must bring proof of all shots and nasal bordatella to the first class. Nasal bordatella must have been given 2 weeks prior (bordatella is good for one year) to the start of class to have time to be effective.
You must be at least 15 years old to handle a dog in training class.
Collars and leashes will be available for sale at the Humane Society.
In order to guarantee a place in class, payment MUST be received at time of sign up.

Class Info

Classes fill up quick, so please stop in or call us at (262) 677-4388 to see if a class still has open spaces.
CLASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE due to limited class sizes.
Notices of closings will be made on WBKV 92.5 FM (147.0 AM) in West Bend and on WTKM 104.9 FM in Hartford.

Dog Training Classes

Puppy Class

Creating a Calm Dog

Puppy and Basic Combined

Canine Good Citizenship Testing (CGC)

Basic Dog Handling

Advanced Obedience & Agility Foundation

2012 Dog Training Schedule

Basic Dog Handling
Dogs 5 Months and Up
This class is open to new dogs and graduates of Puppy Class. Here you will work towards perfecting your handling skills, basic manners, and learn new exercises. Long line foundation exercises, proper leash walking/heeling, sit, down, come, and stay are covered. In addition to these basic obedience exercises, we cover topics such as problem solving and learning to think like our dogs. You will have the opportunity to proof your dog mid distractions. Open forum for dog related topics and problem solving.
Day	Monday Evening	Tuesday Evening	Saturday
Duration	1 hour for 7 weeks	1.25 hours for 6 weeks	1 hour for 7 weeks
Dates	February 6 - March 19 April 2 - May 14 July 30 - Sept 17 (off 9/3) September 24 - November 5	January 10 - February 14 March 6 - April 10 May 1 - June 5 July 3 - August 7 *New Class:* "6 Weeks to Heel & Recall" August 28 - October 2	January 7 - February 18 March 3 - April 14 April 28 - June 9 July 7 - August 18 Sept 15 - Nov 3 (off 10/6)
Time	6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.	6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.	9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Cost	$70	$70	$70
Limit	12	14	12
Trainer	Patty	Teayl	Donna
Bring Dogs to 1st Class	Yes	Yes	Yes

Advanced Obedience & Agility Foundation Class
Must have previous basic training. Advanced Obedience will cover exercises to prepare you and your dog for CGC certification. We will also work on perfecting the skills you've already learned and challenging your dog with distractions and distance work. Agility Foundations is for dog & handler teams new to the sport of agility. Prepare to have fun and strengthen the bond you have with your dog. Learn the "lingo" of agility, teach your dog to run through a tunnel, to weave through a set of poles, direct your dog over a sequence of jumps and much more!
Day	Saturday Morning
Duration	1 hour for 7 weeks
Dates	January 7 - February 18 March 3 - April 14 April 28 - June 9 July 7 - August 18 September 15 - November 3 (off 10/6)
Time	10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Cost	$75
Limit	12
Trainer	Donna
Bring Dogs to 1st Class	Yes

Creating a Calm Dog
This is a one-on-one session, in your home or at the shelter to curb unwanted behavior. Help with barking, lunging, pulling, nipping, etc. Dealing with behavior problems.
Cost	$35 per hour

Canine Good Citizenship Testing (CGC)
WCHS is now offering “Canine Good Citizen” testing, sponsored by the American Kennel Club. Do you have a well trained, well behaved canine? Do you want to enroll in the WCHS Pet-A-Pet Therapy program? Sign up now to become a certified Canine Good Citizen (to learn more about the CGC program, check out www.akc.org) Successful completion of advanced dog handling class preferred.
Day	Saturday Afternoon
Dates	February 18 April 14 June 9 August 18 November 3
Time	2:00 p.m.
Cost	All classes $10

Puppy Class
Puppies 8 weeks to 4 months
Geared towards first time dog owners so they can begin their journey prepared for the road ahead. Introduce your puppy to basic manners and obedience commands, such as, sit, stay, come, and more, as well as methods to teach them these commands. Discussion topics include typical puppy behavior as your puppy grows and matures and what you can do to avoid unwanted behaviors or correct them. Your puppy will have the opportunity to interact with others, increase their confidence, and improve their social behaviors. (Thursday class offers confidence course equipment.)
Day	Wednesday Evening	Thursday Evening
Duration	1 hour for 7 weeks	1.25 hours for 6 weeks
Dates	January 4 - February 15 February 29 - April 11 April 25 - June 6 July 11 - August 22 September 12 - October 24	February 2 - March 8 March 29 - May 3 May 24 - July 5 (off 6/14) *New Class:* "6 Weeks to Heel & Recall" August 9 - September 13*
Time	6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.	6:00 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Cost	$70	$70
Limit	12	15
Trainer	Bob & Chris	Teayl
Bring Dogs to 1st Class	Yes	Yes

Puppy and Basic Combined
This class is open to puppies and dogs. The class is constructed to introduce your puppy to basic manners and to proof your dog amid distractions. The discussion topics include: typical puppy and dog behavior and problem solving. Obedience training and agility training are introduced in this class.
Day	Thursday Morning
Duration	1 hour for 7 weeks
Dates	January 5 - February 16 March 1 - April 12 April 26 - June 7 July 12 - August 23 September 13 - October 25
Time	9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Cost	$70
Limit	12
Trainer	Mary
Bring Dogs to 1st Class	Yes