Events
FOUNDATION/BEGINNER RETRIEVER FIELD WORK INTRODUCTION
9 a.m. to noon SUN. MAR. 22
Beginner hunting retriever workshop
Positive steps for progression in field retrieving bumpers & birds
$25 ($5 discount if form & payment received by March 18)
Land - short to moderate cover
Beginning blind work
Water introduction, rainfall permitting
Developing steady sits, reliable recalls
Friendly dogs of all breeds welcome on buckle or snap collars
Bring favorite toys or bumpers & treats
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
- Conformation - show dog skills
- Detour Doggie Delinquents programs for dogs with social issues
- Agility skills - weaves, jumping issues, contacts, puppy intro
4 Paws Fit Tricks physical conditioning & skills 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays
New program! Learn easy ways to add important fitness components into your daily routine and training sessions
Reinforce behaviors from manners or competition classes
Help with weaning off lures
Improve your own and your dog's timing, speed, communication
Better scores and more wins in show and agility, obedience, rally as well as other performance events
Open to all Best Paw Forward Inc. students as an add-on
For our intermediate & advanced students, and for others dedicated to positive training methods:
Monthly package $55, class size limited to 6 plus helpers
Longtime Best Paw Forward Inc. instructor Shirley Conley is back for the series, assisted by other BPF instructors
ORIENTATION (ADVANCE CLASS, WEEK 1) for beginner classes in two locations
5:30 p.m. Mondays, 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Osteen
5:30 p.m. Tuesdays, DeLand
OTHER TIMES, DAYS AVAILABLE IN OSTEEN BY APPOINTMENT (especially Wed. mornings, Thurs. evenings, Fri. afternoons & evenings)
Extra session 7:30 p.m. Fri. Feb. 28, Osteen
Come with your dog. Take home tips, training exercises, materials that start to improve life with your pet starting today
We cover so much in class that you'll be glad to have notes already written for you in our student handout section (open only to registered students)
Free handouts providing additional material also at https://bestpaw.com/training-tips
Rainy day when you are scheduled for classes in Osteen?
Class moves to the house, air-conditioned training barn or under covered pavilion
Orientation
Orientation, Basic Manners or PuppyLove Week 1
Different time/day than the rest of your series. Very active learning start for dog & family (read how to get ready for this first class). Makes it possible for you to start now!
Open enrollment + orientation = start right away
No need to wait for a far-off start date for beginner levels (start now for advanced work too)!
Set up & confirm orientation appointment now. Orientation is your Week 1 class, with your dog jumping into to training right away, at a different time from regular class sessions.
Read how to get ready for this quick, very-active first class at https://bestpaw.com/sign-up where you'll find your class form for registration.
Discounts available
For registration discount codes:
https://bestpaw.com/discount-opportunities
Complete & return your class form, grab your discount code and claim your discount by paying ahead at https://bestpaw.com/shop?olsPage=products
Let us know if you have any trouble getting your completed payment & forms through - we are happy to help and still give you your discounts.
Bring dog to orientation, ready to get to work!
How to get ready for your first class (slightly different handouts for each location):
- Bring friendly hungry pup or dog --it's no fun working on a full stomach! ( Detour Doggie Delinquents programs offered for excessively shy, nervous, territorial, possessive, protective or aggressive dogs https://bestpaw.com/detour-doggie-delinquents )
- Bring great human-grade protein-based soft treats, things your dog does not usually get at home (boneless chicken, hot dogs, ground beef, cheese, lunch meat etc.)
- Dress for comfort & safety, down to lace-up or Velcro-style sneakers or running shoes
For more details:
Exciting & fun agility (lighted agility field), rally, obedience, tricks, fitness, play times, ring/fenced property rental, safe ponds for swims, all help dogs stay healthy & happy. Workshops & periodic series on scent work, conformation, tracking, common behavior issues, physical conditioning, retriever field work & much more!
Ready for a quick doggie attitude boost?
If your dog is annoying you in many ways:
For one week or more prior to your first class, or if you find his good behavior slipping for any reason (busy schedule, sabotage from indulgent friends or family, stressful time) it is helpful to hand feed your dog for doing simple obedience tricks or new fun skills like fetch or roll over.
Dole out a few pieces at a time of high-quality dry or specialty dog food for paying attention to you in a polite way, or for learning or practicing his tricks, throughout the day & evening.
Give him his full ration of food without using the dog food bowl.
If you are limited in time at home due to your work hours or other responsibilities, do this just for the evening meal or whenever works for you.
This also helps a new dog bond to you faster. Dole it out a piece at a time or a handful at a time for doing useful tricks and demonstrating better manners.