PUPPY & ADULT DOG BASIC OBEDIENCE

8 WKS. OF CLASSES BEGINING (First class held is held at 3:00 PM without dogs) Whatever the age, this class is for your dog! Learn the standard commands plus how to set up your home environment in such a way that your dog will always know how to behave, not just when the leash is on or you are giving a specific command. Group classes are small, so everyone can get individual attention. Cost is $130. Visit http://www.handinpawdogtraining.com, call 440-263-2314 or e-mail christy@handinpawdogtraining.com for information or to sign up today! Learn how to get your dog to: Politely allow company in the front door Not pester you for food even if you are sitting on the floor with a plate of pizza Walk on a loose leash while paying attention to you, not the squirrel on the tree or the dog across the street Always come when called, even when distracted Stay when you tell him to stay

While not correction-free, the emphasis in class is always to teach and motivate your dog to do the right thing and only correct when necessary using the least correction to interrupt the behavior.

All ages are welcome (both people and dogs!). Classes are eight weeks long; the first class is 2 hours long and is a lecture/NO DOGS. The remaining classes are 1 hour long. Cost is $130. For more information and/or to register, visit the Hand in Paw website, send an e-mail or call 440-263-2314.

START DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at 7 PM (no class Sept. 16th)
LOCATION: Big Creek Pet Hospital, 16949 Bagley Rd. (at I-71, next to Bob Evans)

START DATE/TIME: Saturday, Sept. 20th at 3 PM
LOCATION: The Cleveland Animal Protective League, 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland's historic Tremont neighborhood.

START DATE/TIME: Wednesday, Oct. 15th at 7 PM (no class Nov. 26th)
LOCATION: Westlake Animal Hospital, 27370 Center Ridge Rd. (just west of Dover Center)

START DATE/TIME: Tuesday, Nov. 11th at 7 PM (no class Dec. 23rd, Dec. 30th)
LOCATION: Big Creek Pet Hospital, 16949 Bagley Rd. (at I-71, next to Bob Evans)