Mission Statement: We believe that every pet dog has the
potential to achieve the responsiveness expected of a dog competing in the obedience show ring. We train all dogs towards
this level of reliability. A show dog is nothing more than a very enhanced pet. Expect more from your pet!
Professional Dog Training
You will be taught
how to extinguish bad behavior starting the first day. Your dog will develop a habit of desirable behavior, this
results in a harmonious relationship between you and your dog. You will learn the practical value of all obedience exercises
as your dog progresses in the program.
It is our objective to set owners up to succeed with our dog
training. The majority of people that use our services are referrals from other clients. We have come up with two different
ways for you to get a well-trained dog. You just pick the one that will offer you the most success.
The graph below illustrates the different levels of dog training we offer.
Classes
Offered:
Prerequisites:
We will be focusing on these exercises
PUPPY
8
sessions
2-4
months of age
Heeling
Sit
on Command
Automatic
Sit
Sit
Stay
Come
when called
Down
on command
Stand
for exam
NOVICE
8
sessions
Over
4 months of age
Heeling
Sit
on Command
Automatic
Sit
Sit
Stay (3 minutes)
Down
on command
Down
Stay (5 minutes)
Stand
for exam
Recall
Finish
to Heel
Light
line Exercises
OPEN
12
sessions
Must
reliably perform all Novice level exercises
All
novice exercises off leash
Down
Stay, Out of Sight
Sit
Stay, Out of Sight
Forced
Retrieving
Retrieve
Over High Jump
Broad
Jump Off Leash
Drop
on Recall
UTILITY
12
sessions
Must
reliably perform all Open level exercises
Off
Leash Hand Signals
Scent
Descrimination
Directional
Retrieve
Go
Out
Directional
Jumping
Finish
From Stand
Individual Attention is Given to
Special Problems Such As:
biting
lunging
predator
barking
dog fighting
house
training
car sickness
fence running
stealing
gate
charging
screaming
over-exuberance
overly possessive
chase-happy
biter
jumping on people
running away
keeping off furniture
not
listening
destructive chewing
Develop the Foundation for Any Training Objective:
Companion dog
Obedience trials
Agility trials
Conformation shows
Hunting
dog
Herding dog
Tracking dog
"Expect more from your pet!"
Santa Barbara Pet Services * P.O.
Box 6789 Santa Barbara, CA 93160
