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Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter

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Parenting Your Dog

Becoming a better canine parent will be the overriding goal of this five-week class taught by HOV's Behavior Consultant and Trainer, Ben Donoghue.  The class is open to the public and new adopters are strongly urged to attend.  The class will revolve around parents learning canine obedience skills with a stress on creating a higher communication level with their canine.  At the end of the class canines will have a good obedience foundation and parents will be encouraged to set the goal of their dog becoming an AKC Canine Good Citizen. Classes are held at HOV and space is limited, so sign up today. Please email completed registration form (available here) at least one week prior to the first class to k9behavior@heartofthevalleyshelter.org, and bring proof of vaccinations (bordatella, rabies and distemper) as well as payment to the first class.  Preregistration and payment is also available by phone (406-388-9399) or in person (Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter).  For additional information specific to the class, please contact the instructor, Ben Donoghue at (406) 388-9399, ext. 122.

Dates Offered:    

Thursday nights: May 16th-June 13th

5:30 pm-6:30 pm and 7:00 pm-8:00 pm

Instructor:            Ben Donoghue, Heart of the Valley Canine Behavior Consultant and Trainer

Fee:                        Dogs adopted from HOV:   $35/dog
                                Intact dogs:                           $75/dog
                                All other dogs:                      $65/dog

Check Out These Training Videos!

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Crate and Clicker Training with Ben

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb033xljlCI&feature=plcp

Socializing an Adult Shelter Dog

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f54NnImPdg&feature=plcp