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5400 N Damen Ave,, Chicago, IL 60625(773) 961-8880
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Behavior Specialty Classes
Reduce Reactivity, Build Confidence and Control!
5400 N Damen Ave
Behavior Speciality Classes
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Charm School
Do you have a rambunctious pooch? Does your dog get over-excited easily or have trouble settling down? Are they difficult to control in stimulating environments? Do you want to take an obedience or sports class, but aren't sure your dog would be able to handle it? If you answered yes, then you need the Urban Pooch Charm School for Dogs!
Exercises are geared towards developing your dog's focus and impulse control, helping them respond appropriately to exciting situations, and teaching them to relax when it's time to wind down. Humans will also gain confidence and real-world skills in the areas of leash handling, dog body language, and proactive management to keep their pups on the straight and narrow.
Age Requirements: This class is designed for dogs 4-months or older.
Vaccination & Health Requirements: Click here to view our vaccination requirements.
Cost: $240
Duration: 6-Classes/60-Minutes Each
Class Schedule:
Tuesdays at 6pm
Instructor: Gabrielle Plascak
How to Register: To begin the process of joining our training programs please fill out this Training Intake Form. Once you complete the form our training team will review and reach out to you with training and scheduling options.
Reactive Dog 1: Stop the Chaos
Does your dog overreact in everyday situations with people and/or other dogs? Do they attempt to control their environment and those around them by barking, lunging, growling, snapping and possibly even biting? If so, you may have a reactive dog!
Our Reactive Dog program is designed to give owners the critical handling skills need to both manage and rehabilitate their reactive dogs. Our approach emphasizes positive reinforcement along with gradual desensitization and counter-conditioning to help shift these dogs from having a hard time having a good time in their lives.
This class covers the management strategies and protocols to help your dog learn new responses for challenging situations. In this class you will:
-Learn how reactivity develops and how to change it.
-Teach your dog the life skills they need to exist comfortably and thoughtfully in environments that previously provoked anxiety, heightened arousal, and reactivity.
-Become an expert handler able to respond to surprises and emergency situations.
Age Requirements: This class is designed for dogs ages 6-months or older.
Vaccination & Health Requirements: Click here to view our vaccination requirements.
Cost: $320
Duration: 6-Classes/60-Minutes Each
Class Schedule:
Sundays at 4:45pm
Instructor: Bobby Brown
Tuesdays at 7:15pm
Instructor: Gabrielle Plascak
How to Register: To begin the process of joining our training programs please fill out this Training Intake Form. Once you complete the form our training team will review and reach out to you with training and scheduling options.
Reactive Dog CLUB
If you've worked with us on dog-directed reactivity in the past, Reactive Dog Club offers an opportunity to practice your skills and continue to make progress towards changing your dog's feelings and behavior. Taught by a trainer on our Behavior Team - the same ones who teach Reactive Dog 1, Charm School, and Behavior Solutions private lessons - Reactive Dog Club is available by invitation only to dogs and their people who already have a solid understanding of what reactivity is, how to manage it (including the "SMART Skills" for leash handling), and how to reduce it through Noticing and Reporting training. Classes will vary depending on the dogs present, and may include:
- Noticing / Reporting training sessions with live decoy dogs in varying setups
- Noticing / Reporting training sessions with wheeled objects- Parallel or "pack" walking.
- Advanced Relaxation and mat work- Continued coaching on leash handling and muzzle acclimation
- Obedience skills like stays and loose leash walking
- Useful Tricks for reactive dogs, such as quick turns, emergency downs, and position cues ("Get Behind Me," "Left Side," "Squish!")
- Time to share our stories, both of success and frustration.
Age Requirements: This class is designed for dogs ages 6-months or older.
Vaccination & Health Requirements: Click here to view our vaccination requirements.
Cost: $40/individual session or $175 for pack of 5 sessions
Duration: Duration: 45 mins/class
Class Schedule (As of Jan 2022):
Sundays @ 9am
Notes: Must be approved by a member of our behavior team before joining this program.
How to Register: To begin the process of joining our training programs please fill out this Training Intake Form. Once you complete the form our training team will review and reach out to you with training and scheduling options.
Items to Bring to Class
Please click HERE for a list of required and recommended items to bring to class.
Policy on Payments, Refunds, and Cancellation
Reserving A Spot & Initial Payment
We do not accept partial payments for class. Classes must be paid in full at sign-up in order to reserve a spot. Only payment in full for class can reserve your spot in a future class or training service.
Urban Pooch Training & Fitness Center cannot offer any refunds for training services at this time. All sales are final.
Policy on Missing Classes During Group Training Classes:
While we understand that things do happen, the price for group classes takes into account the trainer working with everyone during the group class. If you need to miss a class, you can schedule a 30-minute make-up class at Urban Pooch for a cost of $30/make-up session. This entire fee goes directly to the trainer for their time. Thanks for understanding!
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