Services

Fuzzy Ears offers behavior evaluations, consultations and customized modification plans for any problem behaviors your companion may have. We also offer private training at your home at your convenience if your schedule doesn't allow for group classes or you prefer one-on-one attention.

Classes are held at Pets Lifeline in Sonoma and Town & Country Pet Resort in Santa Rosa. For more information and a schedule of classes at Pets Lifeline, see their web site and contact them to enroll. For classes at Town & Country Pet Resort, private training or with any other questions, please contact Fuzzy Ears.

Beginning Puppy
7 weeks (orientation first week)
This class covers beginning socialization, management, handling, and how to teach basic manners (sit, down, stay, come, loose leash walking, and leave it) using positive reinforcement. This class is for puppies 10 to 20 weeks old and includes short play periods.

Polite Pooch 1
7 weeks (orientation first week)
Develop or refresh you and your dog's skills with this class covering the fundamentals of good manners. You will learn how to teach your dog to pay attention when asked, greet politely, come when called, walk on a loose leash and lie down and stay. Management skills, socialization and problem solving will also be discussed.

Polite Pooch 2
7 weeks (orientation first week)
Build on what you and your dog have already learned. This class is the next step for those who have successfully completed Polite Pooch 1 or a similar basic manners class. Go beyond the basics and teach your dog to respond reliably during exposure to increasing distractions. Teach your dog to respond to signals at a distance, add some tricks to the repertoire and play some fun games. You will improve your timing and your dog's performance, developing faster response rates and achieving greater reliability.

AKC Canine Good Citizen Preparation
7 weeks (orientation first week, CGC test final week)
Teach your dog to have good manners at home and in the community in the presence of other people and dogs. Gain the skills required to take the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen test, administered the last week of class. Strengthen your bond with your dog by increasing communication between you and practicing the behaviors required to pass the 10-step test. This program is open to all dogs regardless of breed or mix.

Clicker Fun
7 weeks (orientation first week)
Refine your training skills and timing while building a stronger relationship with your dog. Clicker training is a science-based, powerful yet gentle method of training that encourages your dog to think and problem solve. You will develop strong training skills, learn how to set realistic goals, and work on shaping, capturing and targeting to get your dog to perform the behaviors you want. Your dog will learn to love training sessions! This class is intended for dogs who have mastered their basic manners.

Reliable Recall
6 weeks
Dog won't come when you call? Want your dog come when called, the first time you call, no matter what he's doing or where he is!? Using positive reinforcement techniques, you'll learn an easy, effective way to teach your dog to come the first time you call! You will learn the rules of recall and how to work with your dog's weaknesses.

Tricks Are Fun!
4 weeks
Teaching your dog tricks is a great way to engage them and encourage them to think. This class offers a fun introduction to the theories and methods behind tricks training for owners and dogs who have already learned their basic manners. The tricks taught vary based on owners' interest and dogs' aptitude.

Walk With Me
4 weeks
Review techniques and equipment, and build your confidence for walking your dog on a loose leash. Using a variety of creative and practical exercises you will learn how to help your dog walk politely on leash.

Puppies must have proof of at least 2 distemper/parvo shots. Adult dogs must have proof of current distemper/parvo (vaccine titer accepted) and rabies vaccinations.