Beginner I

Please join Janis Copes, ABCDT from Escape the Crate, LLC for this informative 6 week course designed to help you, the handler, learn how to get the behavior you want from your dog using force free positive reinforcement techniques. Lessons will include teaching sit, down, come, stay and walking on a loose lead. The goal is to teach your dog to be a polite family member.

Beginner II

Please join Janis Copes, ABCDT from Escape the Crate, LLC for this  6 week course designed to help you refine the skills you were taught in the Beginner I Class, or equivalent, using force free positive reinforcement techniques. Lessons will focus on walking on a loose lead, come, stay, polite greetings and working with distractions.

Intermediate I

The Intermediate I class is for students that have completed the Beginner I & II classes and are looking to take their skills to the next level.   We will begin to work on the skills that will be need to pass the Canine Good Citizen test along with learning some “Real World skills” while working inside the Lock Stock & Barrel store.

Advanced registration is required. No refunds are given for classes missed. Dogs are required to be vaccinated against Rabies as per CT State Law. Vaccinations against distemper, parvovirus, hepatitis, parainfluenza and Bordetella are also recommended. Registration, payment and proof of rabies must be submitted in order to reserve your spot in the class. No dogs will be allowed in class without up-to-date Rabies vaccination.

Equipment required:

• Flat buckle collar or front clip harness (no choke, prong or e-collars allowed)
• 6 foot leash
• Plenty of yummy treats

STEP ONE: 
Pet Profile Info

Click to Complete Pet Profile Form

OR Fill out the required Registration Form provided here:
REGISTRATION FORM-pdf or REGISTRATION FORM-doc and email to [email protected] -or upload with your payment in the form here (right)- prior to the 1st class. Payment online can be submitted anytime before the 1st class.

Pet Profile Form, Payment and Proof of Rabies must be submitted in order to reserve your spot in the class.

4 dogs class maximum.
$170 / 6 weeks

Some programs are not appropriate for all dogs. Escape The Crate, LLC reserves the right to remove or refuse a dog from any of the Escape The Crate, LLC programs.

* No refunds are given for classes missed.

STEP TWO: 
Class Choice & Payment