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630-258-2600
Where Education and Positive Reinforcement are the Key
Ingredients in Pet Training

Classes are held at:
Pawsitively Heaven Pet
Resort
10051 Kitty Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL
Classes and Schedules
Puppy Kindergarten (6
weeks/$115.00):
Puppies 8 to 18 weeks. Focus on
socialization, preventing aggression, and preventing behavior problems. Pups
are turned loose to play in a safe, structured environment. Behaviors taught
include crate training, sit, lie down, loose leash walking, wait, coming when
called, and drop what's in your mouth.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Monday
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
January 14
February 4
February 25
March 18
April 8
April 29
May 20
June 17
July 8
No Class
May 27 |
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Saturday
9:00am-10:00am
Start Dates:
December 22
February 16
March 30
May 11
June 29
No Class May 18
No Class July 6
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Can't make it on a Monday or Saturday?
Check out our Tuesday classes at Mill Creek in Palos Park
CLICK HERE |
Adolescent Dog Class (7
weeks/$130.00):
Puppies 18 weeks to 8 months. Continue your pups education and socialization. Obedience includes go to your mat/place, sit, lie down, introductory heeling, wait at the door, coming when called, and impulse control. Pups are turned loose to play. Distractions are added systematically so that your pup can succeed.
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Class Size Limited
to 7 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Monday
7:45pm-8:50pm
Start Dates:
November 5
January 28
March 18
May 6
July 1
No Class
May 27
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Sunday
11:30am-12:30pm
Start Dates:
November 18
January 13
March 3
April 28
June 16
No Class December
23
No Class March 31
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Basic I Obedience Training (7 weeks/$130.00):
For dogs over 5 months. Focus on obedience including wait at doors/gates, sit
to greet a human, heel, loose leash walking, lie down, off, drop-it, coming when
called from distractions, and leave-it. Behavior problems addressed and written
homework provided.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Tuesday
8:00pm-9:00pm
Start Dates:
November 20
January 22
March 12
April 30
June 18
No Class
December 25
No Class January 1 |
Wednesday
9:30am-10:30am
Start Dates:
November 14
January 9
February 27
April 17
June 5
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Wednesday
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
November 14
January 9
February 27
April 17
June 5
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Wednesday
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates:
December 12
February 13
April 3
May 22
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Saturday
10:15am-11:15am
Start Dates:
December 2
February 9
March 30
May 25
No Class
July 6
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Basic 2 Obedience Training (7 weeks/$130.00):
Dogs that have had previous
training. Focus on heeling, adding distractions, finish, and stays with
distance. AKC Canine Good Citizen components are introduced and practiced.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Tuesday
6:30pm -
7:30pm
Start Dates:
January 22
March 26
May 21
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Wednesday
10:45am -
11:45am
Start Dates:
March 13
June 12
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Wednesday
9:00pm -
10:00pm
Start Dates:
March 13
June 12
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Saturday
11:30am-12:30pm
Start Dates:
December 8
February 23
April 13
June 8
No Class May 18
No Class July 6
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Rally Obedience
(7 weeks
$130.00):
Dogs that are proficient in Basic 1 obedience. Follow the signs as they direct
you from start to finish. Learn some challenging obedience moves along the way.
This class will prepare you for fun competitions where you and your dog can earn
an obedience title.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Tuesday
6:45pm-7:45pm
Start Dates:
January 15
March 5
April 23
June 11
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Wednesday
12:15pm-1:15pm
Start Dates:
May 1
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Company’s Coming (5 weeks/$95.00):
The ultimate house manners class. Focus on a solid stay when people come to
visit, no begging at the table, and proper behavior at the door. This class will
break it all down into easily attainable steps so that you have a well behaved
dog in the house. Please bring a rubber backed mat or rug to class.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
10:30am-11:30am
Start Dates:
January 27
March 10
May 5
No Class March 31 |
Wednesday
10:45am-11:45am
Start Dates:
January 30
May 1
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Thursday
7:00pm-8:00pm
Start Dates:
February 21
April 11
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Drop In Foster Dog Training
(No
Charge):
Drop in with your foster dog for some basic obedience before they go to their
forever home. Get helpful advice from our instructor on behavior problems,
socialization, temperament, and training.
This class is strictly for foster dogs from
licensed rescue groups or shelters.
Please phone ahead to let us know you are coming 1-630-258-2600.
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Sundays
2:00pm-3:00pm
No class
December 16
December 23
December 30
January 20
February 17
March 17
April 14
April 21
May 19
June 16
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Come Here Now (5 weeks/$95.00):
Focus on coming when called away from distractions. We will begin on leash and
finish with off leash recalls. Weather permitting, classes will be taught
outdoors.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Wednesdays
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
June 5
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Dabble in Dog Sports (7 weeks/$130.00):
A plethora of fun awaits you as you participate in 3 weeks of agility, 1 week
of flyball, 1 week of freestyle, 1 week of rally obedience and 1 week of disc.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Start Dates:
December 9
February 3
April 7
June 2
No Class December 23
No Class May 19
No Class July 7
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Obedience/Agility for Kids
(7 weeks/$130.00):
Sorry parents, you have to be 11 to 14 years old to take this class. Students
will teach their dogs to sit, stay, come when called and "focus" when faced with
the many distractions that occur during agility. This class will also introduce
agility obstacles in a safe manner.
Please call Kristen at 1-630-258-2600.
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Class Size Limited
to 5 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Obedience/Agility for
Adults
(7 weeks/$130.00):
This class is for the dog with no formal obedience training that would like to
get started in the sport of agility. Students will learn to teach their dogs to
sit, stay, come when called, and "focus". This class will also introduce
agility obstacles in a safe manner.
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Class Size Limited
to 6 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Monday
12:15pm-1:15pm
Start Dates:
February 4
March 25
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Wednesday
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates:
June 12
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Saturday
11:45am to 12:45pm
Start Dates:
February 2
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Introduction to Agility I
(7 weeks/$150.00):
Introduce your dog to this exciting sport. This class will teach your dog
to safely move through the agility obstacles in a manner in which they can
succeed. You will begin learning the foundation for training an agility dog.
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Class Size Limited
to 7 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Monday
12:15pm-1:15pm
Start Dates:
March 25
May 13
No Class May 27 |
Thursday
5:15pm-6:15pm
Start Dates:
February 7
March 28
May 16 |
Saturday
9:00am-10:00am
Start Dates:
January 5
February 23
April 13
No Class May 18
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Saturday
11:45am-12:45am
Start Dates:
March 23
May 11
No Class May 18
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Saturday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Start Dates:
January 26
March 16
May 4
No Class May 18 |
Introduction to
Agility II (7 weeks/$135.00):
This class is for the dog with some agility and foundation training. Weave
poles may be closed or open and dog should be comfortable with a least half
height A-Frame and Dog Walk.
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Class Size Limited
to 6 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
11:30am-12:30pm
Start Dates:
January 13
March 3
No Class December 23
No Class March 31
No Class May 19
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Monday
11:00am-12:00pm
Start Dates:
January 28
March 18
May 6
July 1
No Class December 24
No Class December 31
No Class May 27
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Saturday
10:15am-11:15am
Start Dates:
December 15
March 23
May 11
No Class May 18
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Starters
Agility (7 weeks/$135.00):
This class is for the somewhat experienced dog and handler. Your dog
should be comfortable with full height equipment. Weave poles may be open
or closed. The handler should have some prior knowledge of handling
techniques including front and rear crosses. This class will focus on
improving handler and dog performance.
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Class Size Limited
to 6 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
9:00am-10:00am
Start Dates:
January 13
March 3
April 28
June 23
No Class December 23
No Class March 31
No Class May 19
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Thursday
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates:
December 27
February 14
April 4
May 23
No Class November 22
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Friday
7:15pm-8:15pm
Start Dates:
January 25
March 15
May 3
No Class May 17
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Saturday
11:45am-12:45pm
Start Dates:
December 8
February 2
March 23
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Advanced/Competitive
Agility (7 weeks/$135.00):
This class is for experienced dogs and handlers. Current students are
trialing in beginner and advanced competitions.
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Class Size Limited
to 7 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
10:15am-11:15am
Start Dates:
December 9
February 3
March 24
May 26
No Class December 23
No Class March 31
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Thursday
11:45am-12:45pm
Start Dates:
November 29
January 17
March 7
April 25
June 13
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Thursday
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
January 17
March 7
April 25
June 13
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Fido and Me Fitness
(7 weeks $130.00):
Come join us for a gentle workout for you and your dog. We will be combining Doga
(doggie yoga), ROM (range of motion exercises) and Canine Freestyle (doggie
dancing) for an hour of waggish fitness. Students and their dogs are encouraged
to work at their own levels of fitness/training.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Tuesday
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
January 15
March 12
May 14
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Thursday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Start Dates:
February 7
March 28
May 30
July 25
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Introduction to Flyball Racing
(7 weeks/$130.00):
This is a great class for dogs that need to burn off some extra energy.
Watch your dog as it learns to run down a lane of 4 jumps, retrieve a tennis
ball, and return back to you. This class will introduce your dog to the
flyball box, passing, retrieving, and recalls.
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Class Size Limited
to 6 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
3:30pm-4:30pm
Start Dates:
February 17
April 14
June 9
No Class August 5
No Class August 19
No Class August 26
No Class September 2
No Class September 9
No Class March 31
No Class May 19
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Reactive Dog Class
(6 weeks $200.00):
This class is for dogs that
exhibit aggression or over excitability while leashed in the presence of other
dogs. This class discusses and implements behavior modification
techniques. Sound management practices are taught to reduce the dogs reactive
tendencies . No dogs first week of class. Instructor approval
required for enrollment.
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Class Size Limited
to 6 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Friday
8:30pm-9:30pm
Start Dates:
February 1
April 26
No Class May 17
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Competitive Obedience (6 weeks $110.00):
Welcome to the world of competitive obedience!
Or, if you're already competing in open/utility we can help, with our positive,
progressive style. Strong foundation skills will be taught to build
confident, happy, working dogs while in the ring. Dogs with various skill
levels are encouraged to attend as our lessons are tailored to the individual
dogs needs. Completion of a basic obedience class, or equivalent is
required.
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Class Size Limited
to 6 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Friday
6:15pm-7:15pm
Start Dates:
January 25
March 8
April 19
June 7
No Class
May 17
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Conformation Drop-In
Classes
We welcome Stan Matsumoto to teach conformation and handling. In his 28
years as a professional handler, Stan has campaigned dogs from all 7 groups,
many of which ended up being nationally ranked in the top 5 of their breed
system. Classes are held on Thursdays at 7:00 pm. Please call Stan
Matsumoto for further details: 708-203-2646 |

Photo Courtesy of Animals First
Classes are held at:
Pawsitively Heaven Pet
Resort
10051 Kitty Ave
Chicago Ridge, IL

"Our Goal Is To Keep Your
Dog Out of the Doghouse"

Advances In Animal Behavior
630-258-2600
Kristen@advancesinanimalbehavior.com
11/18/2012
Advances In Animal Behavior, Kristen Phillips 2012 All Rights Reserved |