Policies,
Rules, and Information For your convenience, we sell
Premier collars and leashes, and Sure-Fit Harnesses (with an optional seat-belt attachment for safer car rides). We also sell the following loose-leash walking training aids: Gentle Leader Head Collars and
SENSE-ation™ & Sensible ™ Harnesses. We are happy to take special
orders.
Thank you for providing us this opportunity to share our knowledge of dog
training and dog behavior with you. We are looking forward to working with you and your dog. The following policies are designed to ensure that all class participants have a productive, safe and fun training experience.
About Our Training Method
Dog training is about establishing a communication system between the dog and handler. In the past, the foundation of this communication was based on the avoidance of pain - i.e. leash corrections, choke chains, shock collars. etc. The emphasis was on what the dog did wrong. Much has changed in the past thirty years, thanks in large part to the whale and dolphin training at Sea World. By using the principles of operant and classical conditioning - psychological principles that underlay the behavior of all sentient being including humans - the focus has shifted to what the dog does right. By rewarding the behavior we like with food, toys, play, affection, exercise and anything else the dog loves, these desirable behaviors increase in frequency. Likewise by ignoring, managing and preventing the behaviors we don't like, the undesirable behaviors decrease in frequency. Not only is this scientific approach extremely effective, it's also much more fun for the dog and handler!
Classes
Our classes are limited to a maximum of six dog/handler teams. We are also available outside of class for extra help and equipment fittings.
What You Need To Bring to Each Class
Leash Rule
Please keep your dog on leash at all times unless instructed otherwise. Reas Ford Rd. has a good amount of traffic, so for your dog's safety, please have your pooch on leash when she is exiting your car.
Dog Etiquette
Not all dogs like to have another dog greet them while they're on
leash. Please do not allow your dog to greet another dog unless you've
asked permission from the handler first. However, once inside the building,
we ask that you refrain from allowing your dog to visit other dogs unless
instructed otherwise.
Dogs In Heat
In consideration of all dogs training at Canine Campus, we do not allow
dogs in heat in classes.
Poop Clean Up
Please by sure that your dog has ample opportunity to relieve himself
before entering the building. Poop bags are available just inside the front door of Canine Campus, or under the orange cones on the steps in the fenced-in area. Please dispose of poop bags in one of the dumpsters on either side of the building.
Aggressive Dogs
Our classes are designed for dogs that do not have serious aggression
problems. If your dog has an aggression problem, please speak to us about your concerns prior to class so we can recommend the best training scenario for your dog. Group classes may not
initially be the most productive situation for you and your dog. Private lessons are often the best place to implement a behavior modification program for many aggression issues.
Dismissal
We reserve the right to dismiss any dog and handler
from class at any time.
Refunds
If you notify us of cancellation 48 hour prior to the start of a session, we will happily refund 100% of the tuition. Cancellations made after 48 hours will result in the forfeit of your tuition unless it is the result of a medical situation.
Feedback
We encourage you to let us know how we are doing! The class should be fun - for you and your dog. If there is anything we can do to help make your training experience more productive or enjoyable, please do not hesitate to tell us sooner rather than later ;)
Questions?
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. Email: staff@caninecampus.com
or phone 434-973-1050.