Back to Basic: Teaching Two Important Dog Behaviors That Will Make Your Life Easier. 

REGISTRATION closes Saturday Feb. 29th at 5pm.

Isn’t  it great when we ask our dogs to  either sit stay  or down stay and they actually can do so?  I can think of so many instances where this would come in very handy.  And how about you being able to walk your dog without your dog pulling? 

In this 4 session class we will focus on just these two behaviors:  sit or lie/down & stay and loose leash walking with some distractions.

Your dog will learn that staying put on a lie down pays off. As well as learning that the fastest way to get to where it wants to go is by walking nicely on a loose leash.

You will learn the myriads of reasons why it is hard for our dogs to perform these behaviors. Together we will explore how you can help your dog ace at staying in place for more than just a few seconds as well as walking on a loose leash.  NOTE: You will have to practice  at home between sessions.

Requirements: Open to 6 handlers and their dogs ages 5 months onward. 

Dogs are comfortable working around people and other dogs on leash. No lunging, growling or excessive barking.

Your dog has learned to sit or to lie down on a verbal cue.

The Details:  Thursdays  March 5th, 12th, 19th and 26th 2020.   At

Zommies  daycare. Located 513 Camino de los Marquez. Santa Fe.

First session is orientation without dogs.

From 6:15pm to 7:15pm

Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

You will need to bring to every class:

• A bed, towel etc.

• Either a FLAT collar (no choke-chain, prong collar) and a harness or a FLAT collar and a head-halter combination.

• 6 ft. leash (non-retractable)

• A few more items we will discuss during orientation.

Fee: $155.33 (Santa Fe county tax included).

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Class Description: Adolescence is a transitional period that varies from pup to pup.  During this stage your puppy will begin to “test” new boundaries (and you) and become more interested in other dog friends and  what the environment has to off︎er. Kinder Pup 2 is here to  help you maintain your adolescent social-graces and give you the  know-how so that you can continue to reinforce the behaviors that  you want in your dog. The choice, of course, is yours: to bite the  bullet now by continuing with the “education” of your adolescent  dog or subject yourself to a life of rowdy behaviors and a not-so-fun life with a dog.

You will learn how to reward your dog for behaviors around the home and on “the go”. Special attention will be given to typical adolescent behavior such as: “selective-hearing” when it comes to leaving undesirable items, avoiding you at all cost, exuberance (jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash and rough play with other dogs) lack of impulse control: dashing through doors, unable to sit/stay or down/stay when requested.

We will be working inside a temperature-control room and outside weather permitting, so please dress in layers.

The Details: This is a semi-private class open to 4 dogs & 4 handlers between ages: 4 1⁄2 months – to under 24 months. Also open to older dogs that have not attended a basic obedience class.

Dates & Time: 1 hr. on site classes. March 28th, April 4th, SKIP April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th, 2020.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).

Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test where applicable. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.

Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).

NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS please. Enrollment for class closes when class is full or 3 days prior to the class starting date.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Class Description: Adolescence is a transitional period that varies from pup to pup.  During this stage your puppy will begin to “test” new boundaries (and you) and become more interested in other dog friends and  what the environment has to off︎er. Kinder Pup 2 is here to  help you maintain your adolescent social-graces and give you the  know-how so that you can continue to reinforce the behaviors that  you want in your dog. The choice, of course, is yours: to bite the  bullet now by continuing with the “education” of your adolescent  dog or subject yourself to a life of rowdy behaviors and a not-so-fun life with a dog.

You will learn how to reward your dog for behaviors around the home and on “the go”. Special attention will be given to typical adolescent behavior such as: “selective-hearing” when it comes to leaving undesirable items, avoiding you at all cost, exuberance (jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash and rough play with other dogs) lack of impulse control: dashing through doors, unable to sit/stay or down/stay when requested.

We will be working inside a temperature-control room and outside weather permitting, so please dress in layers.

The Details: This is a semi-private class open to 4 dogs & 4 handlers between ages: 4 1⁄2 months – to under 24 months. Also open to older dogs that have not attended a basic obedience class.

Dates & Time: 1 hr. on site classes. March 28th, April 4th, SKIP April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th, 2020.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).

Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test where applicable. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.

Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).

NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS please. Enrollment for class closes when class is full or 3 days prior to the class starting date.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Introduction to Parkour: 

Registration closes Wed. April 1st, 2020.

     3 spots left

As described by the International Dog Parkour Association (www.dogparkour.org)  Dog Parkour is thought of as urban agility. It is a fun activity that teaches dogs to safely and confidently engage with obstacles in the environment. Dogs are taught how to climb, balance, jump among other activities.  I would add that Dog Parkour can double as a fantastic and quick way to engage your dog mentally and physically. This class is ideal for dogs that need a “job,”  energetic dogs  (that are driving their people craa-zy!) as well as dogs that need to learn to enjoy novel things. 

In this introductory course we will work on having dogs climb, balance, step backwards and go around.

Requirements:

Open to 4 handlers and their dogs ages 5 months onward

Dogs are comfortable working around people and other dogs on leash. No lunging, growling or excessive barking.

Required Vaccinations:

Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

The Details:

Saturdays: April 4th, (skip Sat. 11th) 18th, 25th and May 2nd 2020. First session is orientation without dogs. Class held at C.H.A.C.O.’s hub in Tesuque. Directions will be sent upon registration.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

From: 10-11 am

Fee: $160.05 (Santa Fe county tax included).

Class Description: Adolescence is a transitional period that varies from pup to pup.  During this stage your puppy will begin to “test” new boundaries (and you) and become more interested in other dog friends and  what the environment has to off︎er. Kinder Pup 2 is here to  help you maintain your adolescent social-graces and give you the  know-how so that you can continue to reinforce the behaviors that  you want in your dog. The choice, of course, is yours: to bite the  bullet now by continuing with the “education” of your adolescent  dog or subject yourself to a life of rowdy behaviors and a not-so-fun life with a dog.

You will learn how to reward your dog for behaviors around the home and on “the go”. Special attention will be given to typical adolescent behavior such as: “selective-hearing” when it comes to leaving undesirable items, avoiding you at all cost, exuberance (jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash and rough play with other dogs) lack of impulse control: dashing through doors, unable to sit/stay or down/stay when requested.

We will be working inside a temperature-control room and outside weather permitting, so please dress in layers.

The Details: This is a semi-private class open to 4 dogs & 4 handlers between ages: 4 1⁄2 months – to under 24 months. Also open to older dogs that have not attended a basic obedience class.

Dates & Time: 1 hr. on site classes. March 28th, April 4th, SKIP April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th, 2020.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).

Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test where applicable. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.

Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).

NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS please. Enrollment for class closes when class is full or 3 days prior to the class starting date.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Class Description: Adolescence is a transitional period that varies from pup to pup.  During this stage your puppy will begin to “test” new boundaries (and you) and become more interested in other dog friends and  what the environment has to off︎er. Kinder Pup 2 is here to  help you maintain your adolescent social-graces and give you the  know-how so that you can continue to reinforce the behaviors that  you want in your dog. The choice, of course, is yours: to bite the  bullet now by continuing with the “education” of your adolescent  dog or subject yourself to a life of rowdy behaviors and a not-so-fun life with a dog.

You will learn how to reward your dog for behaviors around the home and on “the go”. Special attention will be given to typical adolescent behavior such as: “selective-hearing” when it comes to leaving undesirable items, avoiding you at all cost, exuberance (jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash and rough play with other dogs) lack of impulse control: dashing through doors, unable to sit/stay or down/stay when requested.

We will be working inside a temperature-control room and outside weather permitting, so please dress in layers.

The Details: This is a semi-private class open to 4 dogs & 4 handlers between ages: 4 1⁄2 months – to under 24 months. Also open to older dogs that have not attended a basic obedience class.

Dates & Time: 1 hr. on site classes. March 28th, April 4th, SKIP April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th, 2020.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).

Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test where applicable. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.

Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).

NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS please. Enrollment for class closes when class is full or 3 days prior to the class starting date.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Class Description: Adolescence is a transitional period that varies from pup to pup.  During this stage your puppy will begin to “test” new boundaries (and you) and become more interested in other dog friends and  what the environment has to off︎er. Kinder Pup 2 is here to  help you maintain your adolescent social-graces and give you the  know-how so that you can continue to reinforce the behaviors that  you want in your dog. The choice, of course, is yours: to bite the  bullet now by continuing with the “education” of your adolescent  dog or subject yourself to a life of rowdy behaviors and a not-so-fun life with a dog.

You will learn how to reward your dog for behaviors around the home and on “the go”. Special attention will be given to typical adolescent behavior such as: “selective-hearing” when it comes to leaving undesirable items, avoiding you at all cost, exuberance (jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash and rough play with other dogs) lack of impulse control: dashing through doors, unable to sit/stay or down/stay when requested.

We will be working inside a temperature-control room and outside weather permitting, so please dress in layers.

The Details: This is a semi-private class open to 4 dogs & 4 handlers between ages: 4 1⁄2 months – to under 24 months. Also open to older dogs that have not attended a basic obedience class.

Dates & Time: 1 hr. on site classes. March 28th, April 4th, SKIP April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th, 2020.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).

Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test where applicable. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.

Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).

NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS please. Enrollment for class closes when class is full or 3 days prior to the class starting date.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Class Description: Adolescence is a transitional period that varies from pup to pup.  During this stage your puppy will begin to “test” new boundaries (and you) and become more interested in other dog friends and  what the environment has to off︎er. Kinder Pup 2 is here to  help you maintain your adolescent social-graces and give you the  know-how so that you can continue to reinforce the behaviors that  you want in your dog. The choice, of course, is yours: to bite the  bullet now by continuing with the “education” of your adolescent  dog or subject yourself to a life of rowdy behaviors and a not-so-fun life with a dog.

You will learn how to reward your dog for behaviors around the home and on “the go”. Special attention will be given to typical adolescent behavior such as: “selective-hearing” when it comes to leaving undesirable items, avoiding you at all cost, exuberance (jumping, mouthing, pulling on leash and rough play with other dogs) lack of impulse control: dashing through doors, unable to sit/stay or down/stay when requested.

We will be working inside a temperature-control room and outside weather permitting, so please dress in layers.

The Details: This is a semi-private class open to 4 dogs & 4 handlers between ages: 4 1⁄2 months – to under 24 months. Also open to older dogs that have not attended a basic obedience class.

Dates & Time: 1 hr. on site classes. March 28th, April 4th, SKIP April 11th, April 18th, April 25th, May 2nd and May 9th, 2020.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).

Required Vaccinations: Rabies, DHLPP (distemper & parvo) or titer test where applicable. Proof of vaccination required at first class.

Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.

Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).

NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS please. Enrollment for class closes when class is full or 3 days prior to the class starting date.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page  and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Registration closes Wed. June 3rd, 2020.

Welcome to Agility From the Ground Up, a series of classes beginning with the fundamentals. Or… think of it as a circle of enthusiasts who are committed to learning the many aspects of the sport while helping their dogs excel.

The pressure is off and the fun is on!

All classes and instruction given are based on the science of animal learning. Behaviors are build step-by-step using reinforcement as well as the use of a marker (clicker).

The goal here is to make sure handlers and their dogs are successful in understanding and executing the task at hand before moving forward with more advanced work.

 Course 1:  (AG1): Saturdays 8am-9am. June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (skip July 4th) July 11th and July 18th 2020.

At C.H.A.C.O.’s training hub in Tesuque. Directions will be sent after registration & payment.

 
Covers learning theory (how dogs learn, including clicker training) reward procedures, good agility practices (safety, handling and focus work) and an introduction to working with “equipment.”

Course 2:
Will include: Strategies to get your dog “fired” and focused on the training, teaching dogs how to go around, between, over and under different pieces of “equipment” and building confidence around noise.

Course 3:
We hone in teaching our dogs proprioception (how they use their body in space). Dogs will have an opportunity to learn awareness and control of their rear end by learning how to step with precision forward, backward and sideways – all required when engaged in the sport; as well as Starts and Stays.

Courses 4, 5 and 6:
Will cover jumps and tunnels; fine-tune our handling system and communication with the dog by using proper body language as well as contact obstacles.

Trainer: Almudena Ortiz Cué M.A. CTC, CPDT, Tellington TTouch™ Cert.

Pre-requisites: Dogs must be 5 months or older to participate and at least one year of age for courses 4, 5 and 6.

First class orientation- no dogs.

Semi-private open to 4 guardians and 4 dogs.

They must be dog and people friendly (no lunging, growling at dogs or people).
Mini-courses build on one another so attendance to prior course is required to enroll on the next one or private session (s) prior to beginning of next course to catch up to the next “level”.

Proof of vaccines or proof up to date titer test.

For new clients, you must complete the form on this page and submit payment below before registering for this class. If you are a current (or have taken a class/private training with Almudena) C.H.A.C.O. Dog Training & Behavior Consulting, LLC. client, please complete the form on this page here.

Additional Info:
Fee: $235.67 (Santa Fe county tax included).

NOTE: First class is a people only class. NO DOGS please. Directions to site will be provided a few days before class begins. Registration closes 3 days prior to class starting or when class is full. Almudena will contact participants the Wednesday before the first day of the course to confirm class is meeting.  A minimum of three participants must be enrolled and have paid by the Wednesday prior to course for class to take place.