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Class Schedules - where and when?
Class Descriptions - what?
We offer classes in five convenient Brooklyn locations!
We have NEW Classes coming to MANHATTAN in 2013!
•Bushwick, Brooklyn [Bushwick Pet Superette]
•Cobble Hill, Brooklyn [Monster Mutt; 297 Warren St]
•Williamsburg,
Brooklyn [@415 Grand St. Studio]
•Williamsburg, Brooklyn [Eva's
Play Pups; 52 N 11th St]
•Williamsburg, Brooklyn [Kiki's Pet Spa 60 Broadway]
•Greenpoint, Brooklyn [Unleash;
216 Franklin St.]
Class Schedule WINTER 2013
*Classes are one hour long and meet at the same time each week for the predetermined # of weeks.
Below are start dates for each session.
BROOKLYN CLASSES
Puppy Kindergarten*[4 wks 150.00]
*Puppies 8-18 weeks who have not completed their vaccinations yet are ideally suited for this class.
Tuesday May14th 7:30PM [Kiki's]
Wednesday May 22nd 8pm [Monster Mutt]
[email
for details/to reserve a space]
Free Puppy Play Weekly
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Small Dogs RULE![6 wks 230.00]
Small Dog Obedience and manners for dogs under 20 lbs.
Sunday May 19th 1:00pm[Grand St]
[email
for details]
*Free Small Dog Playgroup SATURDAYS at 12:30 PM
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Parlor Tricks for DOGS [2 day seminar]
Wednesdays May 22nd & 29th 7PM [50.00]
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WELCOME HOME: Training Tips for Rescue Dogs
[FREE!! FREE!! FREE!!]
Tuesday May 28th 7:30pm[Grand St Studio]
*rsvp suggested [email
for details]
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Adolescent/Basic Obedience [6 wks 230.00]
TBD [Grand St]
[email
for details]
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Advanced Obedience Topics [6 wks 230.00]
TBD [Grand St]
*email for details and prerequisites
Short Seminars 2013 [email
for details]
Frisbee Catching for any size Dog.
[1.5 hours 30.00]
Sunday June 9th 2:30 PM [Grand St Studio]
Teach your dog the basics of successful Frisbee play in this 90 minute instensive. Denise has been teaching frisbee seminars for over 10 years. See some successful students HERE.[email
for details]
Training Tips for Rescue Dogs [FREE!! FREE!!]
Tuesday May 28th 7:30 PM[Grand St Studio]
Congratulations! You've adopted an animal in need. Shelter and
rescue dogs can present special challenges in a new home. Join us for an hour
of information and training tips for your new 'pre-owned' pooch! Bring a photo for our game of "guess the breed mixes."
This is an information seminar, not hands-on training and is for humans only. [email
for details]
Parlor Tricks for DOGS [2 day seminar]
Wednesdays May 22nd & 29th 7PM [50.00]
-One hour seminar for 2 consecuitive Mondays. Each week we'll run through some of the MOST inventive tricks and ways you can train your dog to perform at their best. Clicker Training, Freeshaping, Luring and other inventive ways to teach will be demystified. See Denise's Dog do her tricks-HERE
[email
for details]
*Personal attention and assistance is emphasized, however, if
you have an immediate problem you want to address, a private consultation
is advised prior to any class.
Email
for information.
Puppy Kindergarten
Our Puppy Kindergarten classes are designed to bridge the gap between bringing your dog home and when he is legally able to go outside. Classes are held in clean, safe indoor spaces and are designed for dogs 8-18weeks who are not "street legal" and haven't finished their vaccinations!.
Click HERE
for more information on this.
Pups must be under 18 weeks old to begin this class.
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE
•Basic Commands [sit, down, coming when called]
•Greeting House Guests calmly.
•Housetraining
•Off leash play with other pups
•Preventing Destruction & Separation Issues
•Curbing Puppy Nipping & Biting
•Preventing Barking
• Time Managment "What do I do with my
pup while I'm at work all day?"
•How to successfully expose your dog to the sights and sounds
of a big city.
•Calmly Greeting Dogs and People on Leash.
•Maximizing Your Training Time.
Click for the current
schedule
Dog Behavior Experts believe that attendance in Puppy Kindergarten
class provides the most lasting influence toward raising a friendly
and well mannered family pet!
Click HERE
to read about the benefits of beginning puppy classes as early
as 8 weeks of age.
Small Dogs Rule! [obedience
for toy breeds]
For the wee ones! A pet dog obedience class tailored
to dogs 20 lbs and under. Similar topics as Pet Dog Obedience,
with an added concentration on socializing off leash, barking,
remedial housetraining and treating mild fearfulness. If your
dog has a serious fear or biting problem, you should seek professional
advice in a private consultation.
Basic Pet Dog Obedience
For well socialized dogs over 5 months old. Basic
Pet Dog manners and general obedience commands. Also answers questions
liks, "How do I keep my dog from jumping on people?",
"How do I stop my dog from destroying things in the house?",
and "What can I do with my dog when I'm at work all day?".
General obedience includes sit, down, stay, coming when called,
walking on leash, calmly greeting people on leash and more. We
will work both inside and ouside on leash.
"Street Smarts"
for Dogs
A crash course in all the basics needed to manage your dog on
the slick city streets. Waiting at curbs, Coffee at the Cafe,
Greeting Dogs & People and much more. Designed for well socialized
dogs with basic training or manners. Most of this class is taught
outside on the shiny streets of Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Urban Agility® NEW!
Five weeks of URBAN-environment-inspired agility
using the streets, parks and basic household furniture to practice
navigating obstacles for fun and exercise. Teaches dogs advanced
"placement" and obstacle negotiation. Can be a precursor
to formal agility or a more accessible alternative. Dogs
40 lbs and under.
Frisbee Catching Seminar
Our popular frisbee catching seminar to teach ANY
size dog to catch a frisbee. We've taught Chihuahuas to Mastiffs.
Your dog too can catch a frisbee!
Basic Obedience Tips
Have the basics of obedience covered, but still
struggling with the nuances? Join us in this class with your dog
and we'll give you the tips you need to achieve PhD level Obedience.
Energy Burning in Young,
Rowdy Dogs
The very first seminar of it's kind, designed to
deal with energetic, rowdy dogs. We'll discuss management techniques
and ways to conveniently tire out your energetic pooch.
Introduction to Clicker
Training
Empire of the Dog has been teaching clicker training
for over ten years, and also has commercially produced clicker
training kits on the retail market. Join us in this class to learn
the basics of using a clicker to expand your dog's training potential.
Baby makes four?
Two day seminar addressing
preparing your dog for the new baby. From preparing for the newborn,
to the toddler years. Email us HERE.
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