Puppy & Dog Training Classes & Seminars
 Kim Schiro
Kim is a Certified Dog Trainer and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). She is president of the Chicago Dachshund Lovers Club, a senior agility trainer for Hawk City K9 and enjoys competing in agility with her dachshunds, Tommy, Sampson and Gina.
Kim has studied under the guidance of many respected professional trainers learning a wide range of philosophies from each one. She regularly supplements her education by attending training seminars and workshops. Kim also has professional experience with various other animal species and is certified in animal nutrition.
Kim helps dog owners teach their canine companions to be well-behaved, happy members of the family. Her approach to training emphasizes positive and humane methods. She specializes in not only basic obedience training but also more serious issues including fearfulness, anxiety, nuisance barking and aggression.
Kim lives in Chicago with her husband, son, three dachshunds and Speedy the turtle.
Email Kim to arrange a private meeting at: kimschiro@sbcglobal.net
www.kimsdogcoaching.com
Group Classes
Group classes are held at The Bark Bark Club - 5943 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
Classes fill quickly, call 773-989-8807 to reserve your spot today!
Basic Obedience
Limited to 8 dogs per class- 6 one hour sessions
$150 per group class
Class will focus on basic obedience, problem solving, breed tendencies and good manners. You will learn how to incorporate basic manners into your dog's day-to-day lifestyle. Learn the proper use of voice commands and hand signals. How to use timing, motivation and consistency to strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
New Classes Forming:
Mondays 7:00 to 8:00pm
July 12, 2010
September 20, 2010
November 8, 2010
Saturdays 10:00 to 11:00am
July 10, 2010
August 21, 2010
October 9, 2010
Intermediate Obedience
Mondays from 8:15pm to 9:15pm
Limited to 8 dogs per class- 6 one hour sessions
$150 per group class
In intermediate class, we will polish all the basics, with emphasis on loose leash walking, polite greetings, and stays. We’ll work to sharpen your use of voice commands, hand signals, timing and consistency. Intermediate obedience class is for dogs that have already completed the basic obedience training course.
New Classes Forming:
July 12, 2010
September 20, 2010
November 8, 2010
Registration:
Register today to reserve your spot!
Pre-payment is required for all training classes.
Contact Pet Services for more information.
Check out what some of our past clients have to say about our services on our testimonial page. http://www.kimsdogcoaching.com/testimonials.html
Requirements
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All dogs must have current rabies vaccinations (required by law in the state of Illinois).
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Handlers must be at least 16 years old. An adult NOT working a dog in class must accompany any children attending the class. |
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Bring several kinds of food treats to each class. Feed your dog after you get home from class. Never work your dog on a full stomach. |
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Exercise your dog before entering the building. If your dog eliminates inside or outside it is your responsibility to clean up, and deposit in an outside container. |
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Training collars are used only when you are present and supervising the dog. They are never used as a regular collar. Flexi-Leads are never to be used in class. |
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Be on time for class. If you are early, use the time to practice and warm up outside the building. Some classes may be preceded by a puppy class – wait until the puppies leave before entering the room. |
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Try to have perfect attendance. If you must miss a class, please let us know. If you miss two classes and fail to inform us, you will be removed from class for failure to participate. If your dog is sick, please come to class without your dog so you can see the exercises demonstrated and prepare your dog during the week for the next session. If you cannot come one week, do not send the dog with someone who does not know how to work the dog in class; send someone without the dog to take notes and pick up any handouts for you. |
Refunds:
Due to limited space, no refunds will be given after the first night of class.
Contact Pet Services for more information.
Workshops:
Show Dog U
Teach you and your dog to be show ready! The Dog Saving Network has a new and exciting class that’s unlike any other. It’s geared towards making you and your dog a performance “team”. This intensive, 8-week class will explore and explain how to correctly use professional-level Positive Reinforcement Training techniques such as targeting, shaping, capturing, luring and chaining. Graduates of this class will have the tools to train their dogs to do just about anything! Participants will also receive some basic acting skills to truly make this a performance class for people and their dogs. The class is an excellent primer if you want to: participate in shows, learn what it takes to be a professional trainer, have your dog star in commercials, or just enhance the relationship between you and your dog.
What does it take to turn you and your dog into a performance team?
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Your dog must be able to pay attention to you while surrounded by a variety of distractions. We'll show you how to do that
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Now that you have his attention, like any great actor, he must perform his parts on time and on cue every time. That's called stimulus control. It’s a must have for performance animals |
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We’ll take the training the steps necessary in order to master these fun pet tricks. How? By breaking down complex behaviors to their simplest step and to have lots of fun doing it. |
Prerequisite: Dogs must have had a basic obedience class or can demonstrate basic manners skills. Basic understanding of training terms and applications are helpful. Bark Bark Club offers a Basic Obedience Class beginning July 12.
Class Details: Starts August 18 - 7 pm to 9 pm. Eight weeks, 2 hour classes held once a week. The first 2 weeks are without dogs and will be used for classroom study. Each of the last 6 classes will have group and individual instruction, additional short lectures and adequate time for your pups to rest. Price: $395.00
Individual instruction with Chris Dignan is available by appointment only. Price: $95.00 per class
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