Dog Classes

CALL TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT

ALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY A CERTIFIED AND EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTOR

SMALL CLASS SIZE MAKES YOUR EXPERIENCE BETTER!

NEW FALL SCHEDULE!

All dogs must have current vaccinations, come with a buckle collar, straight leash, blanket, favorite toys and/treats.   Classes are on a first come –first served and paid basis. Class size limited to 6 dogs. Your slot will not be held until payment is made.   For more information call Michele At 715-340-2428 or Michele@canineconnect.us

FUN AND GAMES CLASS  - TUESDAYS AT 6:00 PM

DATE-  September 7th – October 12th

COST $60.00

Great socialization class.  Open to all ages of dogs. Learn some highlights to get better attention and communication with your dog.

Have fun with learning and playing games, tricks and great exercise! Best for shy dogs or dogs that are comfortable around other people and dogs.

SHELTIED LIFE!   TUESDAYS AT 7:30 PM

DATE-  September 7th – October 12th

COST $ 95.00

Calling all Shelties and Sheltie mixes! Open to all ages and skills of Shelties. Start with basic review or teaching and build skills depending on the class pace of learning. (You NEVER know with those Shelties..They are fast learners!)

Share ideas on grooming and living with herding dogs. 

PUPPY CLASS  WEDNESDAY AT 6PM

Puppies 6 weeks – 9 months

DATE: Sept- 8th – October 27th

COST $ 120.00 or $ 100.00 if HSWC Alumni

Learn getting and keeping attention- Sit, down, stay and come when called. Nutrition, grooming and LOTS more. Join the family that understands the product of habits when training!

ADULT BEGINNER  WEDNESDAY AT 7:30PM

DATE: Sept- 8th – October 13th

COST $95.00

Learn getting and keeping attention- Sit, down, stay and come when called. Nutrition, grooming and LOTS more. Join the family that understands the product of habits when training!

Recent Graduates!

		Adult Beginner Class Summer 2009
		Adult Beginner Class Wednesday Nights Summer 2009
		Adult Beginner Class Fall 2009
		Puppy Class Fall 2009

HSWC Receives Grant for Innovative Dog Program

In September of 2009 Humane Society of Waupaca County  received a grant that allowed a wonderful new world to open to the dogs at the Humane Society.

                Adoption Readiness Training Program was created and put into  motion. The goal of the program is to create an  assessment system that  helps summarize a dogs temperament as well as skill level.  Once identified, the dogs then are  placed into a training program to introduce, refine and manage behaviors to make them a better canine companion. The program completes full circle by offering a free Great Start Training Workshop to get a summary of the information for the adopters once they have selected a dog to take home.

                This program is designed to address the three vital interaction points with each dog on a daily basis.

                Contact Point One: The staff of HSWC have been introduced to THE THIRD WAY belief systems and are handling the dogs daily to promote consistency in interaction. Many of the staff are currently experiencing THE THIRD WAY by attending a training course with their personal dogs to witness the results for themselves.

                Contact Point Two: Volunteer Dog Walkers are being introduced to THE THIRD WAY and are extending the handling skills to behaviors when out on walks.

                Contact Point Three: Highly trained volunteers are now being trained and mentored to  be able to spend one on one time in a systematic approach of working with each dog. This is were the dogs are taught, (or re-taught) basic skills such as eye contact, leash manners, sit maintain, down maintain and the like. Our goal is to have 12 volunteers in this critical and life changing role. This group is called The Training Core.  We are currently looking for more individuals with a passion for learning and changing lives.  Please contact the Humane Society if you are interested in participating.