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Upcoming Group Classes

Basic Manners Monday

Basic Manners Tuesday AM

Basic Manners Tuesday AM

Monday August 1, 2022

5:45pm-6:45pm

No Class Labor Day

CLASS FULL

Trainer:Dawn Lowery


First class is without dogs.

See Class Description Below


One Smart Dog

865 River Rd 

Shelton, CT

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Basic Manners Tuesday AM

Basic Manners Tuesday AM

Basic Manners Tuesday AM

Tuesday August 9, 2022

12pm- 1pm

CLASS FULL

Trainer: Dawn Lowery


First class is without dogs.

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One Smart Dog

865 River Rd 

Shelton, CT

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Puppy Pre K Wednesday

Basic Manners Tuesday AM

Basic Manners Wednesday

Wednesday September 7, 2022

6pm- 7pm


Trainer: Dawn Lowery

Puppies 8-16wks

First class is without dogs.

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One Smart Dog

865 River Rd 

Shelton, CT

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Basic Manners Wednesday

Basic Manners Wednesday

Basic Manners Wednesday

Wednesday September 7, 2022

7:30pm -8:30pm


Trainer: Dawn Lowery


First class is without dogs.

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865 River Rd 

Shelton, CT

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Basic Manners Thursday

Basic Manners Wednesday

Basic Manners Thursday

Thursday August 25, 2022

7:15pm-8:15pm


Trainer: Kim Wisniewski


First class is without dogs.

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865 River Rd 

Shelton, CT

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Basic Manners Level 2

Basic Manners Wednesday

Basic Manners Thursday

Tuesday  August 2, 2022

5:45pm-6:45pm

CLASS FULL

Prerequisite: Basic Manners


Trainer: Dawn Lowery


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865 River Rd 

Shelton, CT

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Group Classes

PUPPY PRE K

BASIC MANNERS II

BASIC MANNERS

Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks


Who: Puppies between 8-16 weeks (we prefer that pups start between 8-13 weeks of age)


If you’ve recently brought home a new four-legged addition and want to get things started on the right paw, Puppy Pre K  is the perfect group class for you!

We will cover basic manners and preventing bad habits and behavior

Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks


Who: Puppies between 8-16 weeks (we prefer that pups start between 8-13 weeks of age)


If you’ve recently brought home a new four-legged addition and want to get things started on the right paw, Puppy Pre K  is the perfect group class for you!

We will cover basic manners and preventing bad habits and behavior problems. We will introduce basic obedience such as sit, down, come, leave it and follow. We will also discuss important things like grooming, house training, and socialization. We will show you good games to play with your puppy that are both fun and teach your puppy self control.

6 – 50 minute group lessons given once a week. Small group classes, human family members are welcome. Please bring vaccination records to first class.


First class is without dogs.


We do love when the family participates in training, however, children must be 6 yrs of age to attend class.

Preparation Basic Manners




BASIC MANNERS

BASIC MANNERS II

BASIC MANNERS


Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks


Who: Dogs over 4 months of age.


Want a well mannered dog who listens, doesn’t jump on guests, or drag you around?  We can teach how to get control so you enjoy living with your dog.

This class teaches you how to get your dogs attention, train sit, down, come, loose leash walking, leave it, impulse control wh


Cost: $225 plus tax for 6 weeks


Who: Dogs over 4 months of age.


Want a well mannered dog who listens, doesn’t jump on guests, or drag you around?  We can teach how to get control so you enjoy living with your dog.

This class teaches you how to get your dogs attention, train sit, down, come, loose leash walking, leave it, impulse control when you first ask for it in world full of new dogs, people, and distractions.  Learn how and when to reward and when to increase distractions, duration, and distance with training games.

Follow Puppy Pre K or start and adult rescue dog in training.

Suitable for first timers of all ages and as a refresher class. 6 – 50 minute group lessons given once a week. Small group classes, human family members are welcome. Please bring vaccination records to first class.


First class is without dogs.

If your dog has ever bitten a person or another animal or lunges/growls/barks at people or dogs group class may not be the right fit for your dog.Please contact us to discuss other training options.


BASIC MANNERS II

BASIC MANNERS II

BASIC MANNERS III


Cost: $200 plus tax for 5 weeks


Who: Dogs who have completed 

Basic Manners 

(Requires instructor approval)


Congratulations! You graduated from Basic Manners Obedience. Now let’s cement prior skills and teach new exercises. 


  •  Skills taught: Heeling with changes of pace and direction, Off-leash heeling, Distance sits, Distance downs, Come with


Cost: $200 plus tax for 5 weeks


Who: Dogs who have completed 

Basic Manners 

(Requires instructor approval)


Congratulations! You graduated from Basic Manners Obedience. Now let’s cement prior skills and teach new exercises. 


  •  Skills taught: Heeling with changes of pace and direction, Off-leash heeling, Distance sits, Distance downs, Come with greater distance and distractions, Come to front, Staying with greater time, distance and distractions, Out of sight stays, Stand for examination.
  •  Introduces several agility obstacles, including Bar jumps and K-9 Klimbs.
  •  Prerequisites: Basic Manners or instructor’s approval.


Dogs attend all six classes.

If your dog has ever bitten a person or another animal or lunges/growls/barks at people or dogs group class may not be the right fit for your dog.Please contact us to discuss other training options.


BASIC MANNERS III

LOOSE LEASH WALKING

BASIC MANNERS III

Cost: $200 plus tax for 5 weeks


Who:  Dogs who have completed Basic Manners II


In this class you will: 

  •  Improve your dog’s ability to work around distractions
  • Build skills and teamwork
  •  Improve your dog’s manners when around people or other dogs
  • Improve your dog’s attention and focus
  •  Prep for CGC test and/or Therapy Dog Test


*We will practice 

Cost: $200 plus tax for 5 weeks


Who:  Dogs who have completed Basic Manners II


In this class you will: 

  •  Improve your dog’s ability to work around distractions
  • Build skills and teamwork
  •  Improve your dog’s manners when around people or other dogs
  • Improve your dog’s attention and focus
  •  Prep for CGC test and/or Therapy Dog Test


*We will practice many of the exercises you would encounter on the certification exam* 

*This class does not guarantee that you will pass the certification exam but it sure can help.

Who can take this class?

Your dog must understand basic obedience commands including polite walking on a leash, sit, down, stay, and come (all on leash), and be unfailingly friendly with other dogs and people. They must also be calm and not easily stressed in new situations and environments.


LOOSE LEASH WALKING

LOOSE LEASH WALKING

LOOSE LEASH WALKING

Cost: $170 plus tax for 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.

Are you tired of being dragged everywhere you go with your dog? Sore shoulders and back?  Join this class and get started on a more pleasurable walking journey with your dog.  

This class will cover:


  • Basic Leash Skills
  • Getting Outdoors 
  • Handling D

Cost: $170 plus tax for 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.

Are you tired of being dragged everywhere you go with your dog? Sore shoulders and back?  Join this class and get started on a more pleasurable walking journey with your dog.  

This class will cover:


  • Basic Leash Skills
  • Getting Outdoors 
  • Handling Distractions 
  • Management 


Let's give YOU the skills to teach your dog Loose Leash Walking Etiquette all through positive reinforcement and consistent clear criteria.  

**  This class does not address reactivity issues or prey /chase issues.


  


ROCKET RECALL

LOOSE LEASH WALKING

LOOSE LEASH WALKING

Cost: $170 plus tax for 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.


Having your dog run to you when you call is one of the most satisfying aspects of your relationship with your dog. The focus of this class is building a reliable recall even in the face of distraction. You will learn to prompt, reinforce and s

Cost: $170 plus tax for 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.


Having your dog run to you when you call is one of the most satisfying aspects of your relationship with your dog. The focus of this class is building a reliable recall even in the face of distraction. You will learn to prompt, reinforce and save recalls in challenging situations.

In this single class you will learn:


  • How to work at your dog’s level to stay successful.
  • Be proactive as needed to keep your dog safe and comfortable.
  • What is reinforcing for your dog and be able to use this knowledge to effect positive training results.
  •  How to apply class learning to problem solve approaches to real life situations.
  • How to teach your dog one of the most important skills they can have for their safety and and your enjoyment of your relationship with your best friend.

TRICKS AND GAMES

TRICKS AND GAMES

TRICKS AND GAMES

Cost: $170 plus tax for 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.    

Why teach tricks and agility? Not just because they are fun! These activities can be a valuable learning experience for you and your dog. They help you teach your dog to think and solve problems with you as a team, help you perfect your tim

Cost: $170 plus tax for 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners.    

Why teach tricks and agility? Not just because they are fun! These activities can be a valuable learning experience for you and your dog. They help you teach your dog to think and solve problems with you as a team, help you perfect your timing, and engage your dog’s interest in fun activities.

Use this class to round out your dog’s education, show off his natural talent, and challenge him mentally while doing agility jumps, tunnels and some tricks as well.

Class size limited


EARN A TRICK DOG TITLE

At each level you will be able to take the AKC tests to earn Trick Dog titles.

To learn more about AKC Trick Dog Titles follow this link:

http://www.akc.org/about-trick-dog/

We will talk to you about which Tricks your dog is most suited to and tailor the tricks to everyone's needs and capabilities so everyone can be successful increasing your dogs confidence and self esteem.​
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PUBLIC POOCHES

TRICKS AND GAMES

TRICKS AND GAMES


Cost: $35 plus tax per class


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners. 



This class is all about getting out into the real and natural world with our dogs and fine-tuning their skills to these highly distracting environments! 


 Each class is held at a different location including (but not limited to!) parks, natural ar


Cost: $35 plus tax per class


Who: Dogs over 5 months of age who have completed Basic Manners. 



This class is all about getting out into the real and natural world with our dogs and fine-tuning their skills to these highly distracting environments! 


 Each class is held at a different location including (but not limited to!) parks, natural areas, shopping centers, and hiking trails. Locations are determined after class registration is closed based on number and skill level of participants. 


This is a great class for those prepping for Canine Good Citizen Test or Therapy Dog Test.


This is not for dogs who bark or lunge at dogs and/or people on leash.


Class size is limited.

CALM & FOCUSED

TRICKS AND GAMES

CALM & FOCUSED


Cost: $170 plus tax 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5mo who have completed Puppy Pre K or Basic Manners and are easily distracted around people, dogs, or things in the environment.


Calm and Focused is a training program for students and dogs who are ready to strengthen their communication and connection around distractions.  This is a fun curriculu


Cost: $170 plus tax 4 weeks


Who: Dogs over 5mo who have completed Puppy Pre K or Basic Manners and are easily distracted around people, dogs, or things in the environment.


Calm and Focused is a training program for students and dogs who are ready to strengthen their communication and connection around distractions.  This is a fun curriculum taught while your dog is on-leash in our training center. Turn stress into confidence and distraction into focus.  Build your dog’s ability to relax, focus, and work reliably in either stimulating or stressful situations using training games that increase attention, reduce the power of stressors and the pull of distractions while you and your dog have fun in a friendly, safe, and supportive environment.  With an emphasis on handler focus and impulse control in the presence of common distractions, this class is a must  for any handler of a young, easily distracted, impulsive or insecure dog.  


 If your dog barks, growls, or is aggressive to people or dogs, your dog is not eligible for this class.

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865 River Road

Shelton, CT  06484

dawn@onesmartdogct.com

203-209-3712

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Update

Due to the large amount of  pandemic dogs in new homes there is a 4-6 week wait time for private lessons. 

Please allow 2-3 days for a response from our team.

Thank you for your patience!


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