Calendar

Here at “DogSpeak™”, we are planning some very exciting events in the upcoming months.

Live Seminars & Group Classes


Dog Foster/Rescue Seminar: When Love Isn’t Enough

Fostering and rescuing dogs is an expensive and time-consuming service however, when that one dog finds his forever home, the reward is priceless. Many dogs that are rescued have many behavior problems 012such as nervousness, fearfulness and leash aggression which makes it hard to find a forever home but with the right mindset foster parents can get their foster dog on the right track to becoming the pet that they were meant to be. It doesn’t matter the size or breed, every dog needs direction, manners and a life without fear.

$45 per person/discounts given to organizations that register 3 or more.

DogSpeak Group Classes

6 week, 50 min. Sessions
Starting in March 2012


Beginning Group Class-Foundation Training

This class will cover foundation such as leadership, self-control and problem-solving. Specific work will be on leash manners, attention, door control, sit, down and jumping. No prerequisite required. All ages accepted(puppies in need of housebreaking, mouthing and chewing can receive information during this class).

Intermediate Group Class-On Leash

This class will cover on leash work with a recap of beginning class. Specifics will be stay, beginning and advanced, loose lead walking, greetings and an intro to coming when called. Beginning class or equivalent is required.

Advanced Group Class-Off Leash

This class will recap on leash intermediate class as well as advancing dog and handler to off leash work and control. Specifics include off leash attention, off leash stays, off leash walking, off leash recall(come when called), and off leash greetings. Great class to prepare you and your dog for the Real Life Rover class and certification. Intermediate class or equivalent is required.

Real Life Rover ™ Certification Classes

Teach your dog real life manners with this intense, 10-week certification course! Each class is RLR_LOGO-Small90 minutes in length and focuses on off and on leash work, appropriate behavior in the car, in public and at the dog park. This course prepares YOU and YOUR DOG for the 25-step test to certify as a Real Life Rover ™ .

Class is limited to six and costs $600 per dog/handler or $500 if you’ve worked with DogSpeak previously.

Email for registration!

DogSpeak Individual Classes
Starting in March 2012

These classes are great as a refresher course or to work with your dog around like-minded people!

$35 per dog/handler
1 Hour Sessions
Reservations Required

LIVE SEMINARS

Be Safe, Be Responsible: Understanding Dog-Dog & Dog-Human Communication

The importance of knowing how your dog communicates with you and other dogs is priceless for his P3150012well-being. Whether you have a dog who’s fearful, nervous or visit’s the dog park on a regular basis, you need to know what he’s saying! Great seminar for pet owners, rescue and foster personnel or professionals. Great for kids over the age of 12.

January 20th, 6:30pm
Bellevue
$40 per person ($65 if registered for Understanding Dynamics of Dog Play)*

No dogs please
To Register, please email or call 207.5932

Understanding the Dynamics of Dog Play
(Pre-Requisite: Understanding Dog Communication)

February 3rd, 2012
Bellevue
$40 per person ($65 if registered for Dog Communication)*

No dogs please
To Register, please email or call 207.5932

*Registration is for both seminars, payment is due in advance and no refunds or cancelations)

Dog Park Workshop
Dog parks give man’s best friends a place to release energy and socialize with their pooch pals. However, if you get nervous when your dog jumps in to play with other dogs, it’s time you learned some doggone good tips from NIKKI IVEY, professional dog trainer/behavior consultant, who has worked with dogs and their owners since 1996. Understand different kinds of dog play, types of disagreements, when to step in and break up harmful interactions and more. Arm yourself with the best knowledge and skills to help your Fi Fi or Fido have a productive and positive dog park experience. This class is for humans only!

February 28th, 2012, 6pm
University School of Nashville
$35
To register: www.eveningclasses.org

March 3rd, 2012 (This seminar will include classroom, a break, and then 2-hours of dog park play at Mt. Juliet Bark Park with your pet and the instructor.)
Mt. Juliet
$75

 To Register, please email or call 207.5932

K9 First Aid/CPCR065

Learn the basics of first aid as well as the appropriate way to administer CPCR. Class includes presentation on injuries, bleeding, shock, hypothermia, heat stroke and more as well as hands-on CPCR instruction.

$45 per person

WEBINARS

On-Line Classes
www.e-trainingfordogs.com

  • Curing Canine Anxiety
    On-demand
  • Be Safe, Be Responsible: Understanding Dog-Dog & Dog-Human Interaction
    On-Demand and is worth 3 credits towards an Association Dog Trainer Certificate

To sign up for any on-line classes please visit www.e-trainingfordogs.com

EVENTS

Catch Nikki discussing behavior issues at these local events.