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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/$105.00):
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:
December 21
January 11
February 1
February 22
March 15
April 5
April 26
May 17
No Class
May 31 |
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Saturday
9:00am-10:00am
Start Dates:
January 23
March 6
April 17
May 29 |
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Adolescent Dog Class (7
weeks/$120.00):
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.
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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:
December 21
February 8
March 29
May 17
No Class
May 31 |
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Sunday
11:30am-12:30am
Start Dates:
January
17
March 14
May 2
June 20
No Class
April 4 |
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Basic I Obedience Training (7 weeks/$120.00):
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:
January 19
March 9
April 27
June 15
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Wednesday
9:30am-10:30am
Start Dates:
December 30
February 17
April 7
May 26
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Wednesday
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
December 30
February 17
April 7
May 26 |
Saturday
10:15am-11:15am
Start Dates:
January 9
February 27
April 17
June 5
No Class
December 26
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Basic 1.5 Obedience Training (3 weeks/$55.00):
Dogs over 7 months that have
completed Basic1 with Advances in Animal Behavior. Freshen up your Basic 1
obedience, master some of your Basic 1 skills, or just have the opportunity to
practice your Basic1 skills around distractions. The class will review all
7 weeks of Basic 1. No new
material will be introduced.
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Class Size Limited
to 9 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
10:15am-11:15am
Start Dates:
February 7
April 11
No Class March 7 |
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Basic 2 Obedience Training (7 weeks/$120.00):
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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Wednesday
10:45am -
11:45am
Start Dates:
February 17
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Saturday
12:00pm-1:00pm
Start Dates:
February 6
March 27
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Rally Obedience
(7 weeks
$120.00):
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 5
February 23
April 13
June 1 |
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Friday
10:00am-11:00am
Start Dates:
January 22
March 12
April 30
June 11
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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/$90.00):
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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Wednesday
7:45am -
8:45am
Start Dates:
March 3 |
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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
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Sundays in 2009
2:00pm-3:00pm
No Class December 27
No Class January 3
No Class March 7
No Class April 4 |
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Come Here Now (5 weeks/$90.00):
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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Dabble in Dog Sports (7
weeks/$130.00):
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.
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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:
January 10
February 14
April 11
June 13
No Class March 7
No Class April 4 |
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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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Wednesday
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates:
January 27
March 24 |
Friday
10:00am-11:00am
Start Dates:
February
19
April 9 |
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Introduction to Agility I
(7 weeks/$130.00):
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.
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Class Size Limited
to 7 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
9:00am-10:00am
Start Dates:
December 13
January 27
March 21
May 16
No Class March 7
No Class
April 4
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Sunday
11:30am-12:30pm
Start Dates:
November 15
January 3
February 21
April 18
No Class March 7
No Class
April 4 |
Monday
12:15pm-1:15pm
Start Dates:
November 23
January 11
March 1
April 19 |
Thursday
5:15pm-6:15pm
Start Dates:
January 7
February 11
April 1
May 20
Thursday
9:00pm-10:00pm
Start Dates:
February 25
April 15
May 27
June 3
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Friday
8:30pm-9:30pm
Start Dates:
January 29
March 26
May 7No Class
March 19
No Class May 14
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Saturday
2:15pm-3:15pm
Start Dates:
January 16
March 6
April 24 |
Introduction to
Agility II (7 weeks/$130.00):
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.
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Class Size Limited
to 6 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
10:15am-11:15am
Start Dates:
November 15
January 3
February 21
April 18
June 6
No Class March 7
No Class
April 4 |
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Thursday
11:45am-12:45pm
Start Dates:
January 7
February 25
April 15
June 3
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Friday
7:15pm-8:15pm
Start Dates:
November 6
January 29
March 26
May 7
No Class
January 15
No Class
March 19
No Class May 14 |
Saturday
1:00pm-2:00pm
Start Dates:
December 19
February 13
April 3
May 22No Class
December 26
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Starters
Agility (7 weeks/$130.00):
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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Thursday
10:30am-11:30am
Start Dates:
January 7
February 25
April 15
June 3
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Thursday
6:30pm-7:30pm
Start Dates:
January 7
February 25
April 15
June 3
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Thursday
7:45pm-8:45pm
Start Dates:
January 7
February 25
April 25
June 3
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Saturday
11:45am-12:45pm
Start Dates:
January 2
February 20
April 10
May 29
No Class
December 26 |
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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 $130.00):
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.
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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:
December 1
January 19
March 9
April 27
June 15 |
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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 8 Dogs |
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Registration Form
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Sunday
3:30pm-4:30pm
Start Dates:
January 24
March 14
May 9
No Class March 7
No Class
April 4 |
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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 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"

Advances In Animal Behavior
630-258-2600
Kristen@advancesinanimalbehavior.com
03/03/2010
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