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Jump Skills & Tricks workshops and Obedience Classes

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There’s still space in these one-time, fun workshops this Saturday afternoon.
Call or email for more information.  You can also SIGN-UP  on-line.
WORKSHOPS THIS SATURDAY: 
4:00-5:00 PM 1-2-3 JUMP EXERCISES   
5:15-6:15 PM TRICKS!
 
 
Plus we have the following classes starting next Saturday:
NEXT SATURDAY (July 27th) 6 Week Courses starting
2:30-3:30 PM BASIC OBEDIENCE
4:00-5:00 PM BEYOND BASIC OBEDIENCE
5:00-6:00 PM LEVEL 3 & ABOVE OBEDiENCE
 
 
Paws in Motion
1-2-3 JUMP! Agility Skills with Dale Avick
SatDate: 7/20/2019From: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Cost $25

Are you limited for space? Want to maximize your training with just a couple of jumps? Then this is the workshop for you to attend.  These exercises can build skills for:

*Front side approaches
*Wraps
*Call to heel
*Front crosses
*Rear crosses
*Back sides

*Blind Crosses
PRE-REQUISITE:  Already competing in agility, completion of Beginning Obstacles 1 or instructor approval.
 

Tricks with Dale Avick

SatDate: 7/20/2019From: 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm   Cost $25
Trick training is a great way to teach your dog “how” to learn; and it gives you the chance to improve your timing & decision making; builds confidence in the under-confident dog; and channels the energy of over-exuberant dogs into positive behaviors that will delight you & impress your friends.

In this one-hour workshop, we will be teaching some simple tricks to the dogs. You’ll get to start working on these in class but will have some homework to perfect them and then we will follow up with it the next week, plus learn a new one each week. Maybe you are trying to work towards your trick titles or just want to teach your dog something new this is the class for you.
Tricks are a great way to teach your dog how to LEARN! You can never go wrong with tricks so there’s no pressure to them – all the better for you both to enjoy!!!



Basic Obedience with Patricia Swinney

SatDate: 7/27/2019 – 8/31/2019From: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm  Cost $125
Train your dog to be a great companion or start him on the road to competitive dog sports.

BASIC OBEDIENCE includes Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Walk on lead, Leave it & Take it Nicely as well as addressing house manners.

You can take this class with puppies as young as 3 months old, since we use positive  training methods.  However we recommend our Tuesday night Head Start Puppy class for puppies 6 months and younger.

Beyond Basic Obedience with Patricia Swinney

SatDate: 7/27/2019 – 8/31/2019From: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm  Cost $125
Practice & strengthen your dog’s Basic skills (Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Walk on lead, Leave it & Take it Nicely) with additional challenges like adding duration, distance and distractions.  Train intermediate level skills such as Heeling, Fronts, Finishes and introduce your dog to off-leash work.
Instructor: Trish Swinney
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Posted in: Agility Miami, classes, Miami Florida Dog Training, Obedience Miami, Puppy Classes Miami

Puppy & Obedience classes starting this week

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We still have space in these six week classes starting this week:
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Tuesday 7:15 pm: HEAD START PUPPY CLASS Starting March 3rd
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Saturday 2:00 pm: BASIC OBEDIENCE Starting March 7th
Saturday 4:00 pm: BEYOND BASIC OBEDIENCE STARTING March 7th
Saturday 5:00 pm: LEVEL 3: ADVANCED OBEDIENCE Starting March 7th
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Descriptions are below.  To enroll in any of these classes or workshops, you can sign-up on-line or contact us at 305.251.5867 or email InfoPawsMiami@gmail.com.
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CLASS & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
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 HEAD START PUPPY CLASS: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm. Starting March 3rd. Six-week course, $125 – FOUR SPOTS LEFT
Help your pup develop into a calm, capable adult through training in self-control, drive-building, basic obedience and exposure to new sounds, surfaces, objects, people and dogs.  First class (March 3rd) is an orientation for the humans (no dogs).  Next 5 classes are for humans & dogs.  Household members are welcome as well. Not your typical puppy class! It’s packed with content and activity to get your puppy started right.  Class includes basic Obedience (Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Walking On Lead and developing Attention) as well as an introduction to a few agility obstacles and other objects.  The Orientation prepares you for the training that will begin at home & continue in class starting week 2 & is your opportunity to ask questions about problem issues like jumping, barking, chewing & housebreaking.
Instructor: Sheyla Gutierrez, CPDT-KA.
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 SUPER DOG: Tuesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. Starting March 3rd. Six-week course, $125 – FILLED
Open to all dogs (adults & puppies) that have completed a Basic or Puppy class.  This class will work on Focus & Engagement, Tricks, Noise & Motion Challenges, Play/Retrieve Skills, and Proofing of Basic Behaviors.   This is a great all-around training class for the up & coming youngsters as well as those adult dogs needing to refresh their skills.
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 OBEDIENCE CLASSES: Saturdays starting March 7th, Six-week course, $125.

Whether you just want your dog to be a great companion or hope to start him on the road to competitive dog sports, you’ll need the Basics & more. Encourage your friends and neighbors to train their dogs.  It makes for a nice canine community as well as enriching the lives of both human & canine.

BASIC OBEDIENCE (includes Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Walk on lead, Leave it & Take it Nicely)  Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 pm – FOUR SPOTS LEFT
BEYOND BASIC (includes practicing above skills with additional challenge, plus Heeling, Fronts, Finishes and introduction to off-leash work) Saturdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm – TWO SPOTS LEFT
LEVEL 3 (includes preparation for Obedience & Rally competition. Instructor approval required) Saturdays 5:00 – 6:00 pm – THREE SPOTS LEFT
Instructor: Trish Swinney
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To enroll in any of these classes or workshops, you can sign-up on-line or contact us at 305.251.5867 or email InfoPawsMiami@gmail.com.  Spaces in all classes are limited, so don’t delay as some classes will fill quickly.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Tracy Hanna
Paws in Motion
8935 SW 129 Street, Miami 33176
305.251.5867

 

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Upcoming Classes

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We have several classes lined up for late February and early March.  And you have an opportunity to vote on which topic would interest you in our Tuesday 6:00 pm time slot starting March 3rd.
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Six week classes starting soon:
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Saturday 2:00 pm: BASIC OBEDIENCE Starting March 7th
Saturday 4:00 pm: BEYOND BASIC OBEDIENCE STARTING March 7th
Saturday 5:00 pm: LEVEL 3: ADVANCED OBEDIENCE Starting March 7th
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Tuesday 6:00 pm: TOPIC TBA Starting March 3rd
Tuesday 7:15 pm: HEAD START PUPPY CLASS Starting March 3rd
Tuesday 8:30 pm: CONTROL UNLEASHED CLASS Starting March 3rd
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Sunday 5:00 pm: FOUNDATIONS FOR AGILITY Starting February 22nd
 
Descriptions are below.  To enroll in any of these classes or workshops, you can sign-up on-line or contact us at 305.251.5867 or email InfoPawsMiami@gmail.com.
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CLASS & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
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FOUNDATIONS for AGILITY: Sunday 5:00-6:00 pm starting February 22nd. Six-week course, $125. This is the pre-requisite class for BEGINNING OBSTACLES. FOUNDATIONS for AGILITY covers groundwork exercises for agility, such as fast downs, recalls, side changes, targeting, self-control exercises, parallel movement at speed and more. It also includes an introduction to jumping foundation work. Instructor: Andrea Atkinson

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HEAD START PUPPY CLASS: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm. Starting March 3rd. Six-week course, $125
Help your pup develop into a calm, capable adult through training in self-control, drive-building, basic obedience and exposure to new sounds, surfaces, objects, people and dogs.  First class (Jan 20th) is an orientation for the humans (no dogs).  Next 5 classes are for humans & dogs.  Household members are welcome as well. Not your typical puppy class! It’s packed with content and activity to get your puppy started right.  Class includes basic Obedience (Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Leave It, Walking On Lead and developing Attention) as well as an introduction to a few agility obstacles and other objects.  The Orientation prepares you for the training that will begin at home & continue in class starting week 2 & is your opportunity to ask questions about problem issues like jumping, barking, chewing & housebreaking.
Instructor: Sheyla Gutierrez, CPDT-KA.
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CONTROL UNLEASHED FOUNDATION: Tuesdays 8:30 pm. Starting March 3rd, Six-week course, $125
Leslie McDevitt’s “Control Unleashed” Program was designed for dogs that are easily distracted or aroused; reactive or uncomfortable around other dogs or people; lacking self-control; or just anxious, stressed & shut-down. Our class will go over the key notes of the program, and will work through her exercises designed to help these dogs “cope” with the real world. Minimum enrollment to start: 4 dogs.  Instructor: Sheyla Gutierrez, CPDT-KA.
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OBEDIENCE CLASSES: Saturdays starting March 7th, Six-week course, $125.

Whether you just want your dog to be a great companion or hope to start him on the road to competitive dog sports, you’ll need the Basics & more. Encourage your friends and neighbors to train their dogs.  It makes for a nice canine community as well as enriching the lives of both human & canine.

BASIC OBEDIENCE (includes Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Walk on lead, Leave it & Take it Nicely)  Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 pm 
BEYOND BASIC (includes practicing above skills with additional challenge, plus Heeling, Fronts, Finishes and introduction to off-leash work) Saturdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm 
LEVEL 3 (includes preparation for Obedience & Rally competition. Instructor approval required) Saturdays 5:00 – 6:00 pm 
Instructor: Trish Swinney
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VOTE ON YOUR PREFERRED TOPIC for Tuesday 6:00 class starting March 3rd.
Six-week course, $125.  Instructor: Sheyla Gutierrez, CPDT-KA.
Descriptions are below.
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BUILDING BLOCKS FOR STELLAR PERFORMANCE DOGS 
Getting a new dog or puppy ready for a performance sport career requires:
– Building a strong working relationship through focus & control exercises;
– Creating enthusiasm & motivation including building their natural toy- and play-drives;
– Developing good balance & body awareness to maximize athleticism & minimize injuries over a long career; and
– Establishing a complete understanding of basic cues and commands for good manners.
These “Building Blocks” will create a good foundation for performance sports by building trust and a desire to work with you from the beginning.  Whether you have a young pup or a new rescue that needs to develop some confidence, the exercises and games in this class will help you bond together and be better prepared for a performance career.  And it never hurts to revisit these “building blocks” with more experienced dogs to refresh these skills.
Come learn all the fun ways to train these skills in your upcoming performance star – but most importantly, show them that spending time with you is REWARDING!!!  This is the basis for a good career in performance sports.  After all, it’s not just about the dog, but about the team you can become!
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CANINE SPORTS SAMPLER
Do you have an active dog that’s need an outlet for his energy?
Do you have a dog that needs a confidence boost?
Do you want to deepen the bond between you & your four-legged best friend?
 Not sure if you or your dog will like a particular sport?
Come & try out six different activities (one each week) and see what they are all about: Tricks, Agility, Rally-O, Scent Games and Indoor Activities, Balance and Conditioning, and Treiball.
This is a very stimulating & enriching class and is great for all dogs!
-those that need a challenge mentally &/or physically;
-those that need to gain confidence by gaining skill and trust in their partners;
-young dogs just learning their potential;
-even the senior dogs that still want something to do, but need a little less physically demanding activities can find enrichment in these activities.  Agility obstacles will be kept low or limited to avoid over-exertion for our seniors.
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CANINE GOOD CITIZEN AND THERAPY SKILLS:  
Therapy dogs are dogs that visit schools, nursing homes, and hospitals bringing a message of love and cheer. They should have proper greeting manners, leash manners and be able to tolerate dogs and strangers in their environment as well as some vigorous body handling. To work as therapy dogs, most organizations require teams to pass an evaluation or pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. The CGC is offered by the AKC and requires dogs to pass a 10 part examination, demonstrating their obedience skills and tolerance to handling and strangers. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass a 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. Come learn the requirements for each of these examinations and hone your skills in preparation for them or just to practice good manners so your dog is welcome in the community.
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SUPER PUPPY/SUPER DOG
Open to all pups & dogs that have completed a Basic or Puppy class.  This class will work on Focus & Engagement, Tricks, Noise & Motion Challenges, Play/Retrieve Skills, and Proofing of Basic Behaviors.   This is a great all-around training class for the up & coming youngsters as well as those dogs needing to refresh their skills.
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To enroll in any of these classes or workshops, you can sign-up on-line or contact us at 305.251.5867 or email InfoPawsMiami@gmail.com.  Spaces in all classes are limited, so don’t delay as some classes will fill quickly.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
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Tracy Hanna
Paws in Motion
8935 SW 129 Street, Miami 33176
305.251.5867
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August Classes – Basic Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Canine Sports Sampler, Puppy Class, Control Unleashed & More

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We still have spaces available in these classes starting soon – some as soon as this Saturday & next Tuesday.  These classes are very popular and typically fill up quickly.  Come on over & participate in some quality training in comfort in our indoor, air-conditioned warehouse near the Falls shopping center.
Six-week classes starting soon:
Aug 2nd – Saturday 2:00 pm Basic Obedience Class
Aug 2nd – Saturday 4:00 pm Canine Good Citizen/Therapy Skills Class
 
Aug 5th – Tuesday 6:00 pm Canine Sports Sampler Class
Aug 5th – Tuesday 7:15 pm Head Start Puppy Class
Aug 5th – Tuesday 8:30 pm Control Unleashed Class
 
Sept 4th – Thursday 5:30 pm Foundations for Agility Class
 
Upcoming workshops & events:
August 24th – Sunday 1:00 pm Intro to Rally
 
Sept 7th – Sunday 12:30 pm Canine Good Citizen Test & Advanced Canine Good Citizen Test
 
Descriptions of these classes & events are below.  To enroll in any of these classes, workshops or events, you can sign-up on-line or contact us at 305.251.5867 or email InfoPawsMiami@gmail.com.  Spaces in all classes are limited, so don’t delay as some classes will fill quickly.
 
 
ALSO, we have spaces in our on-going 
Pre-Novice through Competition-level Agility (Mon, Wed & Thurs, varied times);
Outdoor Agility Coursework class at FreeSpirit (Tuesday 6-7:30 pm);
Rally & Competition Obedience classes (Sat mornings); and
Conformation (Tues 7:15 pm, cost $10 pay as you go)
 
Building rentals are also available for agility or obedience practice or other dog activities.  Cost is $35 an hour.  Call 305.251.5867 or email InfoPawsMiami@gmail.com to schedule a rental.
 
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CLASS & WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
BASIC OBEDIENCE CLASS: Saturdays 2:00-3:00 pm, starting August 2nd. Cost is $125 for six sessions.
Includes Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Walk on lead, Leave it & Take it Nicely.  Whether you just want your dog to be a great companion or hope to start him on the road to competitive dog sports, you’ll need the Basics & more. Encourage your friends and neighbors to train their dogs.  It makes for a nice canine community as well as enriching the lives of both human & canine.

Instructor: Trish Swinney
 
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CANINE GOOD CITIZEN AND THERAPY SKILLS:  Saturdays 4:00-5:00 pm, starting August 2nd. Cost is $125 for six sessions.  

Therapy dogs are dogs that visit schools, nursing homes, and hospitals bringing a message of love and cheer. They should have proper greeting manners, leash manners and be able to tolerate dogs and strangers in their environment as well as some vigorous body handling. To work as therapy dogs, most organizations require teams to pass an evaluation or pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. The CGC is offered by the AKC and requires dogs to pass a 10 part examination, demonstrating their obedience skills and tolerance to handling and strangers. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass a 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. Come learn the requirements for each of these examinations and hone your skills in preparation for them or just to practice good manners so your dog is welcome in the community. Pre-requisite:  completion of a Paws in Motion Puppy class or any Basic Obedience class or approval of the instructor.  Instructor Trish Swinney
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CANINE SPORTS SAMPLER: Tuesdays 6:00 pm starting August 5th, 6 sessions for $125. 
 
Do you have an active dog that’s need an outlet for his energy?  

Do you have a dog that needs a confidence boost?
Do you want to deepen the bond between you & your four-legged best friend?
Not sure if you or your dog will like a particular sport?  

 
Come & try out six different activities (one each week) and see what they are all about: Tricks, Agility, Rally-O, Scent Games and Indoor Activities, Balance and Conditioning, and Treiball.
This is a very stimulating & enriching class and is great for all dogs!
-those that need a challenge mentally &/or physically;
-those that need to gain confidence by gaining skill and trust in their partners;
-young dogs just learning their potential;
-even the senior dogs that still want something to do, but need a little less physically demanding activities can find enrichment in these activities.  Agility obstacles will be kept low or limited to avoid over-exertion for our seniors.
Instructor Sheyla Gutierrez.

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HEAD START PUPPY CLASS: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15 pm starting August 5th. Cost is $125 for six sessions. 
Help your pup develop into a calm, capable adult through training in self-control, drive-building, basic obedience and exposure to new sounds, surfaces, objects, people and dogs.  First class is an orientation for the humans (no dogs)!  Next 5 classes are for humans & dogs.  Household members are welcome as well.  Next orientation session is scheduled for August 2nd.  This is not your typical puppy class and is packed with content and activity to get your puppy started right.

Instructor: Sheyla Gutierrez, CPDT-KA.
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CONTROL UNLEASHED FOUNDATION:  Tuesdays 8:30 pm starting August 5th, 6 sessions for $125. Leslie McDevitt’s “Control Unleashed” Program was designed for dogs that are easily distracted or aroused; reactive or uncomfortable around other dogs or people; lacking self-control; or just anxious, stressed & shut-down. Our class will go over the key notes of the program, and will work through her exercises designed to help these dogs “cope” with the real world. Instructor: Sheyla Gutierrez, CPDT-KA.

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Intro to Rally Class:  Sunday, August 24th, 1:00-2:30 pm. Cost is $30 for the workshop.
Try out the sport of Rally Obedience.  Several Rally Signs will be practiced and combined into short sequences or courses.
Instructor: Jackie Kurzban.  Pre-requisite:  Dogs must be able to sit, down, stay and have some basic heeling.  
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FOUNDATIONS for AGILITY: Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm starting September 4th. Cost is $125 for the 6 sessions.
This is the pre-requisite class for BEGINNING OBSTACLES which is scheduled to start on October 23rd in the same time slot. FOUNDATIONS for AGILITY covers groundwork exercises for agility, such as fast downs, recalls, side changes, targeting, self-control exercises, parallel movement at speed and more. It also includes an introduction to jumping foundation work. A day-time Foundations for Agility class may also be scheduled if there is sufficient interest.
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Canine Good CITIZEN TEST & Community Canine Test (aka Advanced CGC) Test on Sunday, September 7th, starting at 12:30 pm  Cost $20 per Test (fee does not include the AKC fees to record your CGC/CGCA title).  Participants of Paws in Motion’s CGC class will receive a $5 discount for the CGC Test.

To earn the Advanced CGC title, the dog must be registered or listed with AKC (AKC number, PAL, or AKC Canine Partners number) AND, already have a Canine Good Citizen award/title on record. 

For more info on the Community Canine Test visit:  http://www.akc.org/dogowner/training/akc_community_canine/test_items.cfm
For more information on the CGC test visit AKC’s website http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/
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To enroll in any of these classes, workshops or events, you can sign-up on-line or contact us at 305.251.5867 or email InfoPawsMiami@gmail.com.  Spaces in all classes are limited, so don’t delay as some classes will fill quickly.  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.
 
Tracy Hanna
8935 SW 129 Street, Miami, FL  33176
Paws in Motion
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January Classes

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Have any New Year Resolutions involving your dog? Sign-up now for our January classes.  Read below for more info and let us know if you are interested in signing up as space is limited in all classes or click on this link to sign up for the CLASSES.
 
Wednesdays, starting January 8th 
6:00 pm Canine Good Citizen & Therapy Skills;
7:15 Head Start Puppy class
8:30 Building Blocks for Stellar Performance Dogs — Just added!  
 
Foundations for Agility Wednesdays, starting January 8th at 9:30 am or Mondays, starting January 13th
 
Saturdays, starting in January 25th 
2:00 pm Basic Obedience; 
4:00 pm Beyond Basic Obedience; 
5:00 pm Level 3 Obedience 

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Also, these classes are on-going:

Saturdays: Utility Practice (8:00-9:00 am); Open Prep (9:30-10:30 am); Obedience Competition Prep (10:30-11:30 am); Rally Coursework (11:30 am-12:30 pm) $15 for one class or two with one dog for $25 (except Utility). Reservations required and typically open on the preceding Tuesday.  Next classes: Jan 4 & 11.

Wednesdays: Obedience Training with Distractions  2:30-3:30 pm, $15 pay as you go.
 
Wednesdays: CONFORMATION HANDLING: 7:00 – 8:00 pm – $10 pay as you go.
 

Wednesdays: Outdoor Agility Coursework at FreeSpirit: 5:00-6:30 pm – $20 pay as you go.

We also have space in our on-going Novice thru Masters Agility classes.  Varied days & times.  $20 per class when purchased by the month.
 
Call 305.251.5867, email or follow this link to sign up for the CLASSES. Keep reading for descriptions of these classes
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

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Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Skills:  Wednesday, January 8th – 6:00 to 7:00 pm.  6 sessions for $125.  

Therapy dogs are dogs that visit schools, nursing homes, and hospitals bringing a message of love and cheer. They should have proper greeting manners, leash manners and be able to tolerate dogs and strangers in their environment as well as some vigorous body handling. To work as therapy dogs, most organizations require teams to pass an evaluation or pass the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification. The CGC is offered by the AKC and requires dogs to pass a 10 part examination, demonstrating their obedience skills and tolerance to handling and strangers. The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass a 10-step CGC test may receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. Many dog owners choose Canine Good Citizen training as the first step in training their dogs. The Canine Good Citizen Program lays the foundation for other AKC activities such as obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. Come learn the requirements for each of these examinations and hone your skills in preparation for them or just to practice good manners so your dog is welcome in the community. 
 
Instructor Sheyla Gutierrez.
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Head Start Puppy class: Wednesday, January 8th. 7:15-8:15 pm, cost is $125 for six sessions. 
Help your pup develop into a calm, capable adult through training in self-control, drive-building, basic obedience and exposure to new things, people and dogs.  First class is an orientation for the humans (no dogs).  Next 5 classes are for humans & dogs.  Household members are welcome as well.  Next orientation session is scheduled for January 8th.
 
Instructor: Sheyla Gutierrez
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BUILDING BLOCKS FOR STELLAR PERFORMANCE DOGS: Starting Wednesday January 8th. 8:30-9:30pm— 6 sessions for $125.

Getting a new dog or puppy ready for a performance sport career requires:

– Building a strong working relationship through focus & control exercises;

– Creating enthusiasm & motivation including building their natural toy- and play-drives;

– Developing good balance & body awareness to maximize athleticism & minimize injuries over a long career; and

– Establishing a complete understanding of basic cues and commands for good manners.

These “Building Blocks” will create a good foundation for performance sports by building trust and a desire to work with you from the beginning.  Whether you have a young pup or a new rescue that needs to develop some confidence, the exercises and games in this class will help you bond together and be better prepared for a performance career.  And it never hurts to revisit these “building blocks” with more experienced dogs to refresh these skills.

Come learn all the fun ways to train these skills in your upcoming performance star – but most importantly, show them that spending time with you is REWARDING!!!  This is the basis for a good career in performance sports.  After all, it’s not just about the dog, but about the team you can become!

Instructor Sheyla Gutierrez.

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OBEDIENCE CLASSES: Saturdays – starting January 25th, cost is $125 for six sessions or $25 per class.

Whether you just want your dog to be a great companion or hope to start him on the road to competitive dog sports, you’ll need the Basics & more. Encourage your friends and neighbors to train their dogs.  It makes for a nice canine community as well as enriching the lives of both human & canine.

BASIC OBEDIENCE (includes Sit, Down, Stand, Stay, Come, Walk on lead, Leave it & Take it Nicely)  Saturdays, 2:00-3:00 pm
BEYOND BASIC (includes practicing above skills in varied settings & other useful skills) Saturdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm
LEVEL 3 (includes proofing of above behaviors & several training games) Saturdays 3:00 – 4:00 pm
 
Instructor: Trish Swinney
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Foundations for Agility class Wednesdays, starting January 8th at 9:30 am or Mondays, starting January 13th

FOUNDATIONS for AGILITY is the class that will get you prepared for Agility training for competition or just as a rewarding activity for you & your dog.  It covers groundwork exercises for agility, such as fast downs, recalls, side changes, targeting, self-control exercises and more. The focus of this class is on teaching you & your dog the handling cues you will use to direct the dog through a course of obstacles as well as introducing targeting & jumping foundation work. Cost is $125 for 6 classes (day & time to be announced.)  Minimum age recommendation: 8 months & up. This is the pre-requisite class for the next level: Beginning Obstacles which will follow in the same time slot.  
Instructor Tracy Hanna
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On-going Classes

Most Saturday Mornings: Cost is $15 for one class or both on one day with one dog for $25*.  Next Saturday morning training dates –  Jan 4th & 11th.  Reservations required.  Call or email to be added to our Reservation Reminder list.

Utility Practice (8:00-9:00) Utility Obedience exercises for those finishing their CDX and getting ready for Utility (*not eligible for multiple class discount).

Open Prep (9:30-10:30) Open Obedience for those finishing their Novice Obedience Title (CD) and getting ready for Open

Obedience Competition Prep (10:30-11:30 am) Beginner Novice & Novice for those showing or getting ready to show in Beginner Novice & Novice.

Rally Coursework (11:30 am-12:30 pm). Rally Novice or Advanced. 

Instructor: Jackie Kurzban

 
Wednesdays:
 

CONFORMATION HANDLING:  Wednesday, 7:00 – 8:00 pm. Learn ring procedure, handling tips and how to emphasize your dog’s best traits as your dog gets accustomed to the conformation routine & environment. Pre-requisite:  Dogs must be accustomed to walking on a leash.  $10 per night.  Instructor: George Griffin

Outdoor Agility Coursework at Free Spirit Wednesday, 5:00-6:30 pm  
Competition level Agility classes at FreeSpirit Training Center in the Redlands.  Cost $20 per night.  Call or email to be added to our weekly roll call so you can reserve a spot & stay informed of class cancellations due to travel or weather.  Pre-requisite:  dogs must be sequencing 10+ obstacles or approval of instructor.
Instructor: Tracy Hanna
 
Training with Distractions  Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 pm; For those interested in competing in the Obedience ring or just training to that level.  Prerequisite:  Beyond Basic Obedience or approval of instructor. 
 
You’ve gone to class, you’ve practiced at home and you went to the dog show confident you were ready. But there were people watching, doors opening and closing, judges, stewards and worse – there were other DOGS!    Want to work on those pesky distractions?  Come to the Training with Distractions class.  This class is good for all dogs that have had Beyond Basic obedience training -they need to know what sit, down, come and stay means even if they do not always do what you asked for. You will be able to work at the level you and your dog are ready for – the class is suitable for the novice through open level and can proof some of your utility skills.  Although signs won’t be used, the activities can also help you prep for rally.

The class will include heeling, turning left/right/around, sit and down stays, sit and stands for exam and other exercises all with various levels of distractions including people, other dogs and other distractions you would encounter at a dog show.  You can work at your own level – some dogs might be off leash, others not.

 
A typical class would follow the general layout:1-Sit and down stays.  Handler can be anywhere from just in front of dog to out of sight.
2-Heeling as a group, either in a circle or in line.  Includes 1/4 turns, circle right/left, about turns etc. Dogs can be taken off lead if ready.
3-Sit / stand for exam.  Those handler that can leave their dogs will examine each dog. Can be done with handler at side of dog or as in trial.
4-Recall-done down the center of two lines, every other dog or criss cross depending upon class size and composition.
5-Finishes will be added to the recall but not every time.
6-Figure eight proofing will be done as a weaving exercise between the other dogs.
7-Games like tic tac toe and musical chairs can be added as well.
Because the exercises are done as a group, dog/handler teams get plenty of practice.

Tracy Hanna
8935 SW 129 Street, Miami, FL  33176
Paws in Motion
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