Positive training class registration form on Sign Up page
1835 Oak Haven Plantation RD, Osteen, Central Florida 32764-8872
bestpaw@bestpaw.com call/text 407.321.1006
Basic Manners for friendly older pups & adult dogs
Gentle, effective methods
(Detour Doggie Delinquent program for dogs with social issues - check above menu for link)
- 8 week series (plus 2 weeks free in intermediate level) - $255
- Custom-made leather leash, special gentle training collar ($40-$50 value) included in Basic Manners with advance payment/completed registration form submitted at least 24 hours before orientation session (all Basic Manners students must use similar equipment; contact us with any questions)
- Free agility introduction starting Week 2 (depending on weather)
- Behavior hacks start to improve manners in days: jumping up, barking, house training, chewing, stealing, pulling on leash etc. (long-time fixes take longer -- keep practicing your new skills!)
- Improve overly-friendly rough social skills
- Obedience tricks - sit, down, stand, stay, come, heel
- Private sessions for current series students $35 per hour in Osteen
- Check Discounts page for best deals with one online store code per transaction. Several discount opportunities include free required gentle, safe custom training equipment. Contact us with any questions
- Small group classes for lots of attention - best for teaching dogs to handle real-life distractions
- Private sessions for current series students $35 per hour in Osteen
Class times (check class schedule page for holiday closings)
NO FAR-OFF START DATES!
Regular class days 10 a.m. Mondays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays or 11 a.m. Saturdays.
Orientation required different day and/or time for Week 1:
11 a.m. Mondays, 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays or 6:30 p.m. Thursdays. Mark orientation date on class registration form to reserve your spot.
(See Discount page for a special deal with any single discount code, advance payment with completed advance registration form)
Bring dog & whole family if possible for 90-minute orientation (which is officially your Week 1 of your series) for an intensive manners discussion, training exercises, easy equipment (required equipment included free with advance payment & submitted class registration)
BASIC MANNERS CLASS TIMES Starting Week 2:
10 a.m. Mondays (free agility intro 9:45 p.m.)
or
7 p.m. Wednesdays Basic Manners-PuppyLove makeup night - more variety in outline (free agility intro 6:45 p.m.)
or
11 a.m. Saturdays (free agility intro noon)
When you complete your registration form, pick one for your primary class
Free extra class times
When space permits drop in free in other Basic Manners sessions for extra help or makeup sessions during initial 10 weeks (confirm times on class schedule & home page first)
Extra weeks added free for serious emergency situations. On your registration form along with your chosen orientation date, list any class dates you will miss to get extra weeks of class. You also get credit for serious emergency dates later (talk to us about work, family situations or if you win a cruise, for special exceptions)
Additional weeks added if dog event, emergency or other critical needs arise - we work to limit those
TRAINING FAST TRACK for experienced or dedicated handlers, highly motivated families
Friendly experienced dogs with good recall skills around other loose dogs, especially with experienced handlers with titles on this or previous dogs, may start in advanced obedience classes with instructor approval
Manners Plus only available to dogs with experience in beginner programs - basic concepts mainly covered in beginner levels. Private sessions or an abbreviated beginner session available for friendly dogs with experienced handlers
PLAY TIMES for approved dogs from current & previous Best Paw Forward Inc. classes
Longtime students who have been away for a while? Contact us for playtime updates & approval of longtime students, especially volunteers
Social issues?
Detour Doggie Delinquents is our specialized gentle program for dogs that are very nervous or shy, protective, territorial, dominant, possessive or aggressive. Dogs with these issues must start in that program with at least one private session - talk to us before signing up for a session to ensure that you and your dog get the help you need right away.