Dee's Class Schedule & Training Services

Workshops / Classes

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DEE'S CLASSES	Click here for Class Registration Form

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Date: Open Enrollment / Ongoing — 9/11/10 Location: New London More Information

Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Andover area Date: Open Enrollment / Ongoing — 0/14/00 Location: ANdover and New London area's More Information

LECTURE: Canine Body Language Date: 9/27/10 — Location: Woodlawn Kennels, Warner, NH More Information

LECTURE: Grooming your dog & pet flea and tick safety Date: Date TBD — Location: Woodlawn Kennels, Warner, NH More Information

Level 1 - Adolescent Life Skills- Tuesday nights -open enrollment Date: Open Enrollment / Ongoing — 10/26/10 Location: Tuesdays Dee House East Andover More Information

Level 1 - Adolescent Life Skills-Saturday's open enrollment Date: Open Enrollment / Ongoing — 0/0/00 Location: Woodlawn Kennels, Warner NH More Information

Level 2 - Building Skills Date: 4/10/10 — 12/29/10 Location: Woodlawn Kennels, Warner NH More Information

Level 3 - Building Skills Date: 4/10/10 — 12/29/10 Location: Woodlawn Kennels, Warner NH More Information

Puppy Class Dees Home east andover Date: Open Enrollment / Ongoing — 0/0/00 Location: Dees Home east andover More Information

Roaming Rover - Level 3 Class Date: 9/18/10 — 12/18/10 More Information

DEE'S WORKSHOPS	Click here for Workshop Registration Form

CLicker Compentency CCAP 1&2 Date: 8/28/10 — 10/16/10 Location: Woodlawn More Information

Reliable Recall / Loose Lead Walking Workshop Date: 9/19/10 — Location: NH SPCA - Strathum NH More Information

The Nose Knows! Scent Workshop Date: 9/26/10 — Location: New Hampshire SPCA - Stathum NH More Information

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CLASSES ~ DATES YET TO BE DETERMINED

• Foundation Clicker Class
  Must have completed level 2 with Dee in any other location | 4 1- hour sessions
  Level 1 Clicker Course
  This course is held over four weeks, covering the basic skills of reward management, timing of the click, adding a cue, shaping and targeting.
  Contact Dee: 603.735.5543 or dees@deesdogs.com
  
  
• New! Foundation Clicker trainers course        
  3 - 2 hour sessions
   Level 1 Clicker Trainers Course
  This course is held over  four days, covering the basic skills of reward management, timing of the click, adding a cue, shaping and targeting; includes assessment for CAP 1 on the fourth day. The three workshops are approx 3-4 weeks apart and must be attended in order. You will be expected to complete training at home between workshops. Includes assessment for CAP 1.
  Location and Date TBD.
  Contact Dee: 603.735.5543 or dees@deesdogs.com
  
  
• Introduction to Scent Nose Work
  For Inside Play / Work - Any size dog! -- Click here to read more details about Nose Work
  Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt. This class will focus on teaching you how to encourage and develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise. Plus this class will also advance the dog’s scent discrimination skills to find those lost remotes or tennis balls at home.
  6 week course | Cost: $175.00 | 1.5 hours per week/class
  — Tuesday nights in Andover (Location to be determined ) 7-8pm | Start date TBD
  — Saturday’s at Woodlawn 12-1pm | Start date TBD
  Contact Dee: 603.735.5543 or dees@deesdogs.com
  View Videos of Nose Work —>> Video 1 | Video 2 | Video 3

Private Consultations

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Get started today! Fill out Dee's online Canine Aggression Research Interview.
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Phone Consultations -- $60.00/hour or $45.00/half hour

Sometimes it’s not possible for people to get to a dog behaviorist or trainer. When a person is in that situation, what options are available? A book or a video? It’s Dee Ganley Training Services! We now offer another option -- Order phone consult now!

Fees for Training Services

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STUDY SUGGESTS POSITIVE METHODS MORE EFFECTIVE

A recent study [1] published by the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare found that reward-based methods were significantly more successful for training certain tasks, and for no task was punishment-based training most effective. Dogs trained using only reward-based methods were reported significantly more obedient than those trained by other means, identifying reward-based methods to be the most effective overall training method.

Another noteworthy finding was the link between punishment-based techniques and problem behaviors, suggesting that punishment may result in the dog experiencing anxiety or conflict, a leading cause in behaviors such as aggression, separation anxiety and phobias.

[1] Hibey, E.F., Rooney, N.J. and Bradshaw, J.W.S. (2004), Dog training methods: their use, effectiveness and interaction with behaviour and welfare, Animal Welfare , 13:1, 63-69

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“I’ve always had labs and never had so much trouble before. . .this one is so unmanageable and keeps disobeying me.. running away.. jumping up and biting my arms. I’m so frustrated.. what can I do?”

“Any time I give my dog a rawhide to chew on, my dog growls and protects it.. is he going to bite me? . . .”

“I want to find a dog for my family situation, what type of dog would be best since I have small children under the age of 4? Please help us!”

What problems can a behavior consultant help you solve?

• Destructiveness
• Biting
• Failure to house train
• Separation anxiety
• Aggression (toward dogs or people)
• Fear
• Hyperactivity
• Leash pulling
• Unable to settle / over stimulation
• Introducing new children or animals into your household

What training skills will you learn how to teach your dog?

• Sit for greeting (not jumping up)
• Waiting at doors (not bolting out the door)
• Attention & focus on you (known as distraction training)
• Reliable Recalls (Being able to call your dog off any stimulus)
• Veterinary manners (husbandry exercises)
• Relax Down (self control, being able to lie quietly while things are happening around you both)
• Leave It (self control to see it, smell it, and not take it without your permission)

When should you call a certified Dog Behavior Consultant?

The time to call is when you notice that your dog has a behavior problem. You may also call a Dog Behavior Consultant any time to learn how to prevent behavior problems. Identifying the causes of a behavior problem early on can make the difference between a happy, enjoyable relationship with your dog and a stressful, constant battle with your canine companion.

Dog Behavior Consultants provide help if your dog is showing:

• Aggression toward people
• Aggression toward dogs or other animals
• Household behavior problems, such as excessive barking or digging
• Destructive behaviors
• Undesirable behaviors, such as jumping or nipping
• Attachment or separation anxiety and related problems
• Shy or fearful behaviors
• Abnormal behaviors, such as excessive licking, air snapping or obsessive tail chasing
• Hyperactivity
• Appetite or house training problems

Competency Assessment Program -- complete information. The CAP really is pretty straightforward and is assessing your training *skills* (vs. accomplishments as in most competitive sports). Kay created this program to provide the direct feedback about their training skills that so many trainers need but don't necessarily receive at workshops, competitions, etc.

Note that some behaviors may have an underlying medical cause.for more info go to www.iadbc.org

Dee is doing private in-home consultations at your home or hers. Email her today at dee@deesdogs.com.

Dee is available for private consultations at the Ranch  on Fridays and Saturdays  View the class schedule at www.rompattheranch.com  or www.woodlawnkennels.com or at my home dee@deesdogs.com

What some professionals in the dog training community say about Dee:

“Dee is a skilled listener and a thoughtful person who takes in all that is around her but does not force her views. She has clear opinions and is secure about them but also open minded and appropriate about sharing with others….. I feel her assets include: a strong and varied background in all phases of dog care, ownership, behavior and training; established connections and acceptance as a leader in the sheltering and dog communities; …. her thirst for new knowledge and willingness to evolve professionally; her calm and clear leadership skills; and emotional stability. “ Dana Crevling, Instructors Training Course, Dogs Of Course

“Dee Ganley is an inspiration. During the week I was there, I got to observe Dee’s teaching, which was professional, organized, compassionate, creative, and fun.” Donna Duford, Director, The PET Project, San Francisco Animal Care and Control

For private consultations in the Andover area, email Dee at dee@deesdogs.com  

Success Stories

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