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Petco Dog Trainer, Jim Gersonde explains the Petco Positive Dog Training program.

Puppy
Classes
Puppy Training Classes
Puppy Level 1
For puppies 8 weeks to 6 months of age

This 6-week introductory group class focuses on socialization and is designed to teach your puppy all the basics such as “Sitting,” “Walking on a Loose Leash” and “Come When Called.” This class also covers problem-solving ideas for potty training, chewing, teething, digging and more.
Puppy Level 2
For puppies that have completed Level 1

This 6-week group class expands on lessons learned in Level 1, phases out the use of treats so you can have a well-mannered puppy all the time and introduces fun activities to help keep your puppy’s mind active!
Puppy Essentials Package
This package includes Puppy Levels 1 and 2 plus two 60-minute workshops: Preventing Jumping and Loose Leash Walking.
Puppy Complete Package
This all-inclusive option includes Puppy Levels 1 and 2, plus your choice of one Adult Dog class. As a bonus, this package also includes a private lesson with your Dog Trainer and two workshops!
Adult
Classes
Adult Training Classes
Adult Dog Level 1
For dogs over 6 months of age

This 6-week introductory group class is designed to help you better communicate and train your older puppy or mature dog. Dogs will learn skills such as “Leave It,” “Wait” and “Walking on a Loose Leash.” This class also addresses challenges such as jumping, barking and digging.
Adult Dog Level 2
For dogs that have completed Level 1


This 6-week group class expands on lessons learned in Level 1, introduces distractions so your dog will learn to listen in any situation and teaches you fun games to play with dogs of any age.
AKC Canine Good Citizen
The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen (AKC CGC) certification is widely recognized for a high standard of dog behavior and is an excellent way to prepare for therapy dog training. This class prepares you and your dog to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen test as well as improve on commands already learned.
Dog Essentials Package
Includes Adult Dog Levels 1 and 2, plus two 60-minute workshops.
Dog Complete Package
An all-inclusive package to take your dog from Adult Level 1 to Canine Good Citizen! Includes Adult Dog Levels 1 and 2, the AKC CGC, a private lesson and two 60-minute workshops.
Puppies are cute and lots of work!

August 24, 2011
By Fanna Easter CPDT-KA, KPA CTP

Meet Santiago, my male Bouvier des Flandres. Looking back, I’m convinced he was placed in my life to humble me as a Dog Trainer. When I adopted him last November, they told me he was a “lively puppy.” Lively doesn’t even begin to describe my rough playing, explorer of a puppy.

Daily, we practiced keeping all four feet on the floor but he much preferred jumping up and bouncing off my stomach instead. We worked on important safety commands like coming when called, but again he’d rather hide in a bush with his ball (see hide & seek). Then one evening, while sitting on the sofa with my husband, we looked up and saw our 4 month old, 45 pound Santi walking across the back of the sofa like a cat.

That was the straw that broke the couch’s back. Santi and I immediately enrolled in a PETCO Positive Dog Training, Puppy Level 1 in Cumming, GA. Thankfully, our PETCO Dog Trainer, Lennox Garvin, was understanding and maintained a positive attitude.

I admit that I was nervous with a bouncing Bouvier puppy in class and everyone’s eyes on me. But the truth is, I love my puppy and even though I’m a Dog Trainer, I needed coaching to give me the confidence to make the right choices and keep my very energetic puppy engaged. With Lennox’s coaching and guidance, we aced Puppy Level 1 and went on to also graduate from Adult Dog Level 1!

I look at my sweet Santi now and say “what a polite boy, you are Momma’s heart!” Does he still have his angelic moments? OF COURSE! Just ask him– he’ll give you a Bouv bounce and mid-air sneak attack lick on across your face!

 

Talk to a store associate for class schedules and details. Dogs only. Current vaccinations required. Available in select locations. Selection may vary by location.