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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/$100.00):   
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.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

Mondays
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates: 
July 14
August 11
August 25
September 22
October 13
November 24


No Class September 1
  Saturdays
9:00am-10:00am
Start Dates:

July 12
September 13
November 1
December 20
 


No Class October 11
No Class November 29

   

Adolescent Dog Class (7 weeks/$115.00): 
Puppies 18 weeks to 8 months.  Continue your pups education and socialization.  Pups are turned loose to play.  Obedience includes sit, lie down, stand, introductory heeling, wait at the door, and coming when called.  Distractions are added systematically so that your pup can succeed.

Class Size Limited to 7 Dogs

Registration Form

Mondays
7:45pm-8:50pm
Start Dates: 
July 14
September 8
October 27
December 15
    Sundays
11:15am-12:20am
Start Dates:

August 3
September 28
November 16

No Class August 31
 

Basic  I Obedience Training (7 weeks/$115.00): 
For dogs over 8 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.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

Tuesday
8:00pm-9:00pm
Start Dates: 
August 19
October 14
December 2


No Class December 23
Wednesday
9:30am-10:30am
Start Dates: 
August 6
September 24
November 5
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Wednesday
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates: 
August 6
September 24
November 5

 
Saturdays
10:15am-11:15am
Start Dates: 
July 12
September 6
October 25
 

No Class October 11
No Class November 29

 

 


Basic 1.5 Obedience Training (3 weeks/$50.00): 
Dogs over 7 months that have completed Basic1 with Advances in Animal Behavior.  Freshen up your Basic 1 obedience, master some of your Basic1 skills, or just have the opportunity to practice your Basic1 skills around distractions.  The class will review all 7 weeks of Basic1.  No new material will be introduced.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

  Wednesday
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates: 
August 6
September 24
November 5
  Sunday
10:00am-11:00am
Start Dates: 
September 7
October 12
December 7
 

Basic 2 Obedience Training (7 weeks/$115.00): 
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.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

Tuesdays
8:00pm-9:00pm
Start Dates: 
July 15
Wednesday
10:45am-11:45am
Start Dates: 
August 6
     

Rally Obedience (7 weeks $115.00): 
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.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

Tuesdays 
6:45pm-7:45pm
Start Dates:

April 22
June 10
July 29
       

Competitive Obedience
Thursdays by appointment only.
Interested in AKC or UKC obedience?  We've contracted with instructor Lorraine Paglini to help you achieve your competition goals.  She has been involved in obedience competition for nearly 30 years and has trained may people to advanced AKC and UKC titles.  Classes are private and in half hour increments.  Please contact her at 773-685-7962 or 773-315-0136.


Company’s Coming (5 weeks/$85.00): 
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.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

  Wednesday
10:45am - 11:45am
Start Dates: 
July 9
 
     

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

Sundays
1:00pm-2:00pm
       

Come Here Now (5 weeks/$85.00): 
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.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

    Wednesday
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates: 
August 6
   

 


Dabble in Dog Sports (7 weeks/$125.00): 
A plethora of fun awaits you as you participate in 2 weeks of agility, 2 weeks of flyball, 1 week of freestyle, 1 week of rally obedience and 1 week of disc.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

Sundays
3:00pm-4:00pm
Start Dates: 
July 13
August 3
September 14
November 2

No Class August 31
       

Obedience/Agility for Kids (7 weeks/$125.00): 
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.

Class Size Limited to 5 Dogs

Registration Form

         

Obedience/Agility for Adults (7 weeks/$125.00): 
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.

Class Size Limited to 6 Dogs

Registration Form

  Thursdays
9:15am-10:15am
Start Dates:
July 24
     

Introduction to Agility I (7 weeks/$125.00): 
Introduce your pet 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.

Class Size Limited to 6 Dogs

Registration Form

Wednesdays
8:00pm-9:00pm
Start Dates:
August 27
  Thursdays
10:30am-11:30am
Start Dates:

July 3
August 21
October 9
November 20
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Thursdays
11:45am-12:45pm
Start Dates:
July 10
August 28
October 16
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Thursdays
5:15pm-6:15pm
Start Dates:

June 26
August 14
October 2
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Thursdays
9:00pm-10:00pm
Start Dates:

August 14
October 2

 

No Class November 27

  Saturdays
1:00pm-2:00pm
Start Dates:

July 12
September 6
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Saturdays
2:15pm-3:15pm
Start Dates:

August 9
September 6

Introduction to Agility II (7 weeks/$125.00): 
This class is for the pet 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.

Class Size Limited to 6 Dogs

Registration Form

    Thursdays
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
July 24
September 11
October 30
   

Starters Agility  (7 weeks/$125.00): 
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.

Class Size Limited to 6 Dogs

Registration Form

    Thursdays
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates:
August 7
September 25
November 6

No Class November 27

  Saturdays
11:45am-12:45pm
Start Dates: 
August 16
October 18

No Class August 30
No Class November 29


Competitive/Intermediate/Advanced Agility
We have contracted with instructor Robin Comp-Zelles to teach agility at our facility.  Many of the area's top competitors train with her to achieve the cleanest runs from the best foundations.  Classes will be held on Tuesdays.  Please call Robin for class times at 815-929-1884


Introduction to Canine Freestyle (7 weeks $125.00): 
Dogs that can heel will shine in this class. Learn to dance with your dog.  Teach your dog to weave through your legs, spin turn, back up...all with musical choreography.

Class Size Limited to 9 Dogs

Registration Form

Tuesdays
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates: 
July 29
       

Introduction to Flyball Racing (7 weeks/$125.00): 
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.

 

 

TBA

       

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 will be held on Thursdays.  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"
Dog Training

Advances In Animal Behavior
630-258-2600
Kristen@advancesinanimalbehavior.com

07/23/2008
Advances In Animal Behavior, Kristen Phillips 1995-2008 All Rights Reserved

 

 

 

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Run throughs begin
at 7:00 pm

$7.00 First run
$5.00 Second run-Same dog

 Rally Run Throughs
July 11 - APDT
Aug 8 - AKC
Sept 12 - APDT
*Oct 24 - AKC
Nov 14 - APDT


 Agility  Run Throughs
July 18
Aug 15
Sept 19
Oct 17
Nov 21


 AKC Obedience
Fun Matches

July 25
Aug 22
Sept 26
*Oct 24
Nov 28

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*Oct 24 - We have pulled together a special night for matches.  We will be holding Novice Obedience and Rally Obedience on turf as well as Open and Utility Obedience on mats.

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Whether it is a puppy class or an advanced learning class, Kristen gives plenty of guidance and help in achieving a positive goal.  Many successful adoptions have passed through my hands due to the expertise of Kristen.
 
Kathy Bartosiak
Evergreen Park, IL


Chicagoland
Shepard Rescue

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