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North Yarmouth, ME
207 846 1690
treefrogfarm@gmail.com
Tree Frog Farm Companion Dog Classes
Puppy and Family/Companion Dog classes taught by Liz Langham Sept. 13, 2010 - 7 weeks total
First class is a combinded orientation, without your dog, at 6-7:45PM
For the following 6 weeks:
Puppy class
6-7:15, cost $155.
Puppies must be under 20 weeks at start of class (or have trainers permission [ie for very small dogs]).
Family/ Companion Dog Class
7:30-8:30, cost $135
Dogs over 20 weeks at start of class.
Family/Companion Dog (age 5 months and older)
Aug. 19, 2010 - 7 weeks total
5:30-6:30 PM
First class is an orientation without the dog.
Cost $135
Maximum of 6 dogs each class.
Class is taught by Teri Robinson.
To register click here
Canine Good Citizen Class
Aug. 19, 2010 - 6 weeks total
6:45-7:45 PM
Cost $120
Pre-requisite:Completion of a beginner family dog class or permission from instructor.
Prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen Evaluation . This class will include a field trip and the test (not mandatory).
Class is taught by Teri Robinson.
To register click here
Dog Sport Sampler
Aug. 19, 2010 - 5 weeks total
7:45-8:45 PM
Cost:$100
Pre-requisite: Dogs should be able to sit, down, stay. Loose leash walking helpful, but not necessary.
Have you heard about obedience, rally, agility,& noseworks and are not sure which one would work best for you and your dog? Then please join us for this fun filled 5 week class that gives you a taste of each sport with out the commitment! Each week we will explore a sport, give you the rules of the road and let you and your dog play. The last class will be dedicated to trick training.
Class is taught by Teri Robinson.
To register click here
Teri is a certified pet dog trainer (CPDT-KA). She has studied psychology and animal behavior at USM, and is a Tester/Observer for Therapy Dogs Inc and is an AKC CGC/Star Puppy evaluator. As a former veterinary technician, she has over 15 years of animal care experience.
Teri started teaching dog classes in 2003. She enjoys working with individuals and families to create a better understanding between the dog and owner. Teri lives in Westbrook, with her supportive husband and 2 dogs, Liam (a GSDx) and Gimli (Cardigan Welsh Corgi) She enjoys many activities with her dogs including agility, herding, obedience, rally-o and most recently, noseworks. Both of her dogs are registered through TDI inc. and are part of the therapy dog program at Maine Medical Center and Preble Street, Portland, ME.
Family/Companion Dog (age 5 months and older)
TBA - 7 weeks total
First class is a required orientation for both groups at 7:15-8:45ish PM.
The orientation is without your dog.
Starting in week 2 (the following six weeks): 6:00-7:00pm
cost $95
Maximum of 6 dogs each class.
A $50 deposit is required to hold your spot.
This class is taught by Laurie Wood. Laurie has been assisting classes at Tree Frog Farm on-and-off for 4 years. She is working towards her Certified Professional Dog Training certification (CPDT). Laurie has owned various mixed-breed rescues. For one, Maddie, CGC, her Rottie mix, is now excelling in agility training with Laurie's daughter. In addition, she has her first intentionally bred labrador retriever that just turned 1 year old. Laurie has learned a tremendous amount about dog behavior through the variety of dogs she has owned and worked with over the past 12 years. I feel fortunate that she wants to apply her training and abiltities to teaching others about dog training and behavior. Laurie taught English at the High School level for over 10 years. She is now the Vice Principal at a local High School in Southern Maine.
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Tree Frog Farm Private Lessons
Private lessons in Dog behavior and training
$65/hr at Tree Frog Farm.
To travel, there will be a travel fee added to first hour rate.
Thanks for a great beginner class. I feel like Beau and I moved ahead through relationship building that could have taken many more months without the focus you lent to my work with him.
I contacted a number of trainers for "interviews", and not only were you the first to call back; you offered helpful information and a confidence boost from that first call. I was nervous about how Beau's "issues" would play out in a class and felt like he already had many of the "basics". However, your suggestion we start at step one was right on. He is a more confident dog, looks to me more often for direction, and thus is more calm in new situations. I love working with him and appreciate that what he and I learned in class gives a great foundation to build on. I am looking forward to the "next step" classes next month; and agility in the spring.
Teaching people physical things and sequences can be challenging. You do it in such a way that I never saw anyone feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed. I have worked with other dogs and read tons of books, but working with your feedback was fun, and effective. Finally, you managed to be present for everyone and knew the characteristics of their dogs. When someone was having an issue you somehow managed to keep teaching the class while coaching the handler. I did not expect so much personal attention and very much appreciated it.
Thanks again for a great class.
Tree Frog Farm Agility Schedule
**Registration is open to previous Tree Frog Farm and K-911 students first. **
Classes taught by Liz Langham of Tree Frog Farm Dog Training and Agility
All 6 week class sessions are $120. If more than one dog/household, deduct $10 per grand total for each additional dog.
June 29th, 2010 (Tuesday)
9AM Novice Competition
Dogs are sequencing and familiar with all obstacles. Teeter and weave poles maybe a work in progress
10AM Pre-Novice/intermediate skills
Obstacle familiarization. Will begin sequencing, handling techniques, and teeter and weave pole work
11AM Foundations 2
Introduction to equipment outdoors
Noon Foundations 1
You and/or your dog are brand new to agility.
June 30th, 2010 (Wednesday)
4:00PM Foundations 1
5:00PM Foundations 2
6:00PM Novice/intermediate skills
7:00PM Novice Competition
Classes taught byCindy Ratner of Tree Frog Farm Dog Training and Agility
Contact Cindy at cinzep@maine.rr.com for drop-ins, class space or private sessions.
*Private Agility Classes Available with Cindy and Liz (please call)
Foundations for Agility
Foundations are the building blocks for agility. You and your dog will get familiar with attention work, motivational games, how the dog’s body moves by doing various exercises "on the flat", and getting introduced to agility obstacles.
Pre-Novice
Dogs and handlers are familiar with all of the equipment except the weave poles and teeter. In Pre-novice we start to slowly raise-up contact equipment and proof performance by adding the handling component and mini sequences. In addition, we start to work really hard on training the teeter and weave poles.
Novice Competition
The dogs and handlers are familiar with all pieces of equipment and can successfully navigate 6 weave poles and the teeter. In this class we do drilling of frequently seen sequences such as serpentines, pinwheels, threadles, and 270’s. In addition, we will analyze and run short courses. The handler component becomes the driving force in Nov comp. By this time your dog has a strong foundation and it’s your turn to think about how your body moves!
Advanced Competition
Your dog must be able to navigate 12 weave poles on both sides. You should have independent obstacle performance on all equipment (dog must be fluent on all obstacles). You will be running various courses and getting individual feedback regarding your personal challenges.
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Tree Frog Farm NEW! Tricks Class NEW! Tricks Class SPIN! CRAWL! BOW! Expand your dogs learning and your ability to work with your dog as a team. Your dog is a real performer - learning tricks is natural. Whether they are functional or purely entertaining behaviors, tricks are fun and rewarding to teach - and lots of fun for your dog to learn. This class will help you bring out your dog’s individual talents.
TRICKS CLASS
For dogs and handlers who have completed a puppy or family/companion dog class and who are fluent with the use of a marker (verbal or clicker).
5 dogs maximum.
6 weeks
TBA
6:00 pm
$120
Register by calling Liz - 207 846 1690
email Treefrogfarm.@gmail.com
Instructor: Diana Logan, Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Pet Connection Dog Training. Diana has been training tricks to dogs for over 8 years and her youngest dog, 10 month old Standard Poodle Astro, already has dozens under his collar which he is always happy to perform.
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