Rockland County 4-H Presents:
Beginner Dog Training for Youth
About the program:
This foundation training class employs positive training methods that reward desirable behaviors to help your dog learn in a humane way. These methods foster a trusting and closer bond between owners and their dogs.
Learn from a professional dog trainer:
- Canine body language and how it can help you to understand what your dog is saying to you.
- How to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of a reward marker.
- How to teach your dog to pay Attention to you, Come when called, Sit, Down, and Walk Politely on a leash.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Where: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County (10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NY 10980)
Who: Youth ages 8-18. For youth safety, youth ages 13 and under need to be accompanied by a parent/guardian. We recommend that all parents/guardians stay for the program.
Cost: $80 per dog. Financial Assistance is available.
Registration is limited to 6 dogs. Registration and payment are required to reserve your space.
About the Presenter: Fran Hellman is a certified professional dog trainer and the owner of Four Paws Guidance Dog Training. You can learn more about her at the Four Paws Guidance Dog Training website (www.fourpawsguidancedogtraining.com)
COVID-19 Precautions: To protect participants, we will be following all statewide guidelines identified by NY Forward. A full list of guidelines will be provided to all participants prior to the session.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.
Please contact the office in advance for any accommodation requests or issues concerning accessibility. (845) 429-7085 | Rockland@Cornell.edu.
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