2024 Schedule

NMBDT in CONCORD

Therapy Dog Class
NMBDT- CONCORD, NH-inside

Prerequisites: Dogs must be close to earning their Canine Good Citizen (CGC), but also want to do pet visitations, visit in schools or libraries so children can read to the dog and those within facilities can get puppy love and doggie kisses. Dog must be of sound temperament (NO REACTIVITY) or barking in over excitement can be tolerated and must be worked on before joining this class. We are now working with the Concord PUP program too.

Please visit American Kennel Club for more information on CGC requirements. This course is specially designed to prepare you and your dog to become a registered therapy team. Each week we will practice skills required for becoming a Therapy Dog, as well as protocol for testing and visiting. We will meet at either Merrimack County Home or various local facilities. Handlers must be willing to use positively based training method. Dogs must work well on a flat collar or front clip harness (no slip choke, or prong collars).

This class prepares teams to pass a therapy dog evaluation. This class includes an evaluation at the last class. (This class is not a service dog class.)

Skills we cover:

-We will work on your handling skills and what you need to know about handling in nursing homes, assisted living, home visitations, libraries and school for appropriate R.E.A.D. prospects
-Applying basic obedience skills in a school or assisted living environment
-Meeting patients/clients/students appropriately and safely
-Need to be safe around other dogs and cats
-Signs of dog stress and what to do about it

START DATE: Sunday, April 7, 2024
TIME: 2:00 pm
COST: $175
REGISTER: CLICK HERE

Please visit www.caringanimalpartners.org and download the evaluation test or read about it.

Fungility Class
NMBDT- CONCORD, NH-inside

This Class will be held inside. Limited enrollment (4 teams).

Such a fun class for people and dogs interested in learning how to run an obstacle course plus hoopers and tunnels, but are not necessarily interested in formal agility competition. Fun-gility will teach the dogs a variety of obstacles and steeplechase courses.  This is running and jumping for fun – every dogs dream!  Dogs attending this course should have good off leash control and should be at least 6 months old.

START DATE: Check Back
TIME: 12:30 pm
COST: $150
REGISTER: CLICK HERE

Smart Dog Class: Fun and Games
NMBDT- CONCORD, NH-inside Sundays

Fun and Games. If you’re looking for more fun to have with your dog you’ll find it here. Fun and Games focuses on the relationship between dog and handler, and on team work, FUN through exercises and games that enhance team connection and skill building. Whether you’re looking to compete or simply take a class to enjoy with your four legged friend, ‘Fun and Games’ includes fun obstacles, hunting for hidden treats, brushing up on skills like go to mat, or stand on a pedestal, jump over a jump, ride a scooter, push an easy button or turn a light on and much more. Visit www.wagitgames.com for more info

DATES: FULL
TIME: 12:30 pm
COST: $175
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Canine Good Citizen (CGC) / Tricks Certification
NMBDT- CONCORD, NH-inside

You and your dog train together as you strive toward a goal – a trick dog title! This versatile title allows you to select tricks based upon your mutual strengths. It’s easy, you choose tricks from a long list. You are sure to find ones that are right for you and your dog! The ‘Trick Dog’ title is a team title and the same dog / handler team must perform the tricks. Please review and print out this information to learn more about CGC / Tricks Certification. You will earn two certificates if you successfully complete all through the American Kennel Club (AKC). Mixed breeds are welcome. If you and your dog already have a CGC then we can use that towards 5 tricks and you will just need to teach 5 more skills. These are simple tricks. For example, jumping over a jump, walking a plank or bridge, jumping through a hula hoop, leave it, touch hand or roll a ball. Loads of choices!

START DATE: Starting May 5th, 2024
TIME: 1:45 pm
COST: $175
REGISTER: CLICK HERE

Nose Work Class/Birch, Annise, Clove
NMBDT- CONCORD, NH-inside

This Class will be held inside. MASKS are a must! Very limited enrollment (4 teams).

This class is fun! Engage your dog’s mind, provide exercise, and create training opportunities. Odors and Or Rats

Preparing for competition or just for fun. Have you noticed that dogs live by their nose? A dog’s sense of smell is more powerful than we can possibly imagine. They can easily detect the presence of one drop of blood in a 55-gallon drum of water. All this talent needs a positive outlet. So instead of nagging at your dog to stop sniffing, here’s a chance to learn how to have fun letting your dog be led around by his nose! Scent work is easy for the dog. Training your dog to play scent games means figuring out how to “tell” your dog which odor gets rewarded. This seminar will introduce you to a number of great nose games and show you how to teach your dog the rules. We’ll use operant conditioning techniques to “mark” the right odor and then reinforce it with food or play. Everyone will find themselves in awe of what their dog can learn to do with his nose. Both you and your dog will have lots of fun learning scent games!

DATES: May 5th 2024  
TIME: 12:30 pm
COST: $150
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Teaching Your Dog to Push a Ball
NMBDT- CONCORD

Do you have a herding dog and nothing to herd? How about a dog with so much energy you just don’t know what to do? Tired of throwing a ball to play fetch for your ball-obsessed dog and looking for something else to break up the monotony?  

Training your dog to push a ball may be just the skill you need to teach him or her. You can train your dog to push a ball to play a game like soccer, or check out the new doggy sport, Wag it Games BIG BALL through hoops or Treibball  where your dog pushes a yoga/sport ball with his nose under direction from his handler. These activities not only give your dog great exercise, they promote the relationship between you, and your dog by reinforcing off leash commands and allowing you to spend quality time with your dog in a fun, positive way that your dog will enjoy. You might even get a little exercise or meet some new people like minded keeping your dog busy!

Watch the DEMO.

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Control Unleashed
NMBDT- CONCORD, NH

Dee Ganley is a Certified Control Unleashed instructor: Prerequisite is Dee must approve you and your dog for this class. Especially for dogs that have trouble focusing, are reactive, easily aroused, anxious, stressed or shut down. Dogs that have a hard time controlling their emotions when excited (which may be most of the time!), or are uncomfortable or unable to think around other dogs. If that sounds like your dog, Control Unleashed is just what you need. Small classes and a unique, proven program will help turn things around for you and your dog. This course is based on the book Control Unleashed, Reactive to Relaxed  by Leslie McDevitt. A copy of the book is required for attendance in this course. CLICK HERE to purchase the book.

DATES: Email Dee at dee@deesdogs.com
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COST: $200
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