Geauga Humane Society's
Rescue Village
15463 Chillicothe Rd.
Russell Twp., OH 44072
440.338.4819
fax 440.338.4855

 
dog training classes
building blocks for a safe and satisfying relationship with your dog

Did you know that the most rewarding relationships between people and their dog happens when the dog is trained? Our training philosophy and approach is based on the behavioral science concepts of positive reinforcement. Animals learn faster and retain the most information when taught through positive reinforcement. Training your dog using these methods creates a happy, cooperative dog that is responsive and attentive to your cues. For more information on classes and workshops call 440.338.4819 ext. 43 or email trainer@geaugahumane.org.

dog training classes

  • Puppy Preschool: A class to start you and your puppy off on the right paw. You'll learn how to teach your dog basic manners, how to walk nicely on a leash, and how to greet people politely. Six evenings. Cost is $95 ($85 for adopters from Rescue Village) and includes a manual and treat pack.
  • Good Dog 101: A primer on positive reinforcement training for owners with dogs aged five months to two years. Basic commands such as sit, down, come when called, leave it/give it/take it, and loose leash walking will be taught. Cost is $95 ($85 for adopters from Rescue Village) and includes a manual and treat pack.

dog behavior and training class schedule: 2009

Class schedule is subject to change.

puppy preschool
start date end date day time
Jan. 15, 2009 Feb. 19, 2009 Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 1, 2009 Apr. 5, 2009 Sundays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Apr. 13, 2009 May 18, 2009 Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m
July 9, 2009 Aug. 13, 2009 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Sept. 13, 2009 Oct. 18, 2009 Sundays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Oct. 8, 2009 Nov. 12, 2009 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 26, 2009 Nov. 30, 2009 Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Note: No dogs the first week of class.

good dog 101
start date end date day time
Jan. 18, 2009 Feb. 22, 2009 Sunday 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Mar. 2, 2009 Apr. 6, 2009 Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Apr. 16, 2009 May 21, 2009 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m
May 31, 2009 July 12, 2009

Sundays

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
July 20, 2009 Aug. 24, 2009 Mondays 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 20, 2009 Sept. 24, 2009 Thursdays 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 25, 2009 Nov. 29, 2009 Sundays 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Note: No dogs the first week of class.

how to enroll

for all classes

  • Payment is required at the time of registration. Registration is not confirmed until payment is received. Rescue Village accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
  • Maximum class size is six dogs and their humans. A minimum of four dogs and their humans is required to hold a class.
  • Please bring the Questionnaire, waiver, and your dog's vaccination records to the first class.