MichiganDogTrainer.com’s Outdoor Adventure dog walking class made an impressive debut on Saturday April 3, 2010. Six dogs and their owners meet at Rotary Park in Livonia, Michigan to refine their obedience and walking skills in the real world. First the dogs had the opportunity to meet and socialize with each other with the assistance of Michael Burkey, a professional dog trainer in Michigan. Then they walked together around the park’s large paved road and through the park’s wooded trails. As the students met unknown dog teams in the park, they had the opportunity to practice their sit/stay skills, allowing the unknown dog teams to pass by on the narrow pathways. During the walks, Burkey provided hands on personal instruction and offered dog management tips for walking dogs in public places.
All of the dogs knew their basic obedience commands which were learned in a previous group class or private training. However, all of them have the tendency to become easily stimulated (overly friendly and energized) or to be somewhat fear reactive toward other dogs. Therefore, the Outdoor Adventure class gave them the opportunity to socialize with each other and practice good manners in public places. And, just as important, it provided the owners with confidence that they can teach their dog to walk nicely on a loose leash amongst real world distractions. All of the dog teams made wonderful progress in just the first session.
One student commented, “this was such a good idea!”.....”we plan to graduate from this class (Outdoor Adventure) so we can participate in the (MichiganDogTrainer.com) Meet Up Group activities.” The “MichiganDogTrainer.com meet up group” offers dog lovers, with “green light dogs” (friendly with dogs and people), the opportunity to socialize together at various parks and activities. It’s a meet up group, not a training class. Participation in the Outdoor Adventure class will help dog teams prepare for the free meet up group activities also organized by Burkey.
During the coming weeks, the Outdoor Adventure class will meet at three other public parks. A new class series will commence monthly. It is only $90.00 for four weekly sessions and it fills up quickly. So don’t delay, register for the next class now.
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1 comment:
Awesome.
Way to get people exercising as a means to great dog training.
Goes right along with our next big celebration...
National Fit Dog Fit Nation Day coming May 8th.
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