Dear Dog Friends
Don't forget your dog or puppy at the holidays, give
them a gift certificate to any obedience class or private lesson.
Gift Certificates have
no expiration dates!
Are you looking for a safe, fun, and stimulating boarding
solution?
Ever
return home from work to your puppy’s idea of remodeling your home; pulled
up carpeting, destroyed furniture, teeth marks on coffee tables
,
chewed personal belongings. Maybe you thought you solved your dog’s destructive
tendencies by putting them outside; now he has begun “landscaping”
digging holes and uprooting plants, and barking or howling throughout the day.
These are symptoms of boredom, anxiety, loneliness, lack of exercise, need for
socialization. We would all love to stay home with our dogs! Unfortunately,
that option is unrealistic. Let Canine Obedience by Claire Silver solve many
of the above issues with the help of our
specialized boarding. (With or Without Training)
Trying
to train your dog can be overwhelming. With so many books and techniques, it's
hard to decide how to begin. Our training is based on many different styles
positive reinforcement, luring and, compulsion. It is simple program that you
and your family can follow easily. We even provide a simple to follow training
manual for every class. We do a great job of making dog training feel easy.
We will point you in the right direction and also fine tune your skills. Our
renowned puppy and dog classes emphasize the importance of the prevention of
common behavior problems by placing equal focus on both early temperament and
good manners training. All classes advocate easy, effective, and, above all,
enjoyable teaching methods that all family members can master, even children.
The primary goal of our beginner obedience classes is to produce willingly compliant,
well-mannered, easily handle-able dogs and puppies.
If you can’t fit a 7 week training class into your schedule we offer the
same great training services in the comfort of your home…Yes, we make
house calls !
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Please Note that a Nylon Training Collar and a Six Foot Leash
is Included in the cost of Beginner Obedience Classes (An obedience dumbell
is included on the cost of the Advanced Obedience Class.)
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Meet Radison aka Halcyon Days
D Concierge’, CGC, a 4 yr old Newfoundland Dog, proudly owned by
Mary K. Porod.
To read Radison's Story - click
here. |
A well-trained pet can only be
achieved through obedience work. A trained dog becomes a cherished family member
who benefits from the rights and privileges that come from being reliably well-behaved.
Let Claire Silver Dog Obedience help you and your dog.
Dogs are social creatures that thrive on human
interaction. As such, a well-trained pet is more likely to:
- live in the home;
- be included in family vacations;
- attend children’s sport practices;
- sleep on a cushy dog bed;
- receive prompt and regular veterinary attention;
- and most importantly receive affection from
the people they love most.
An untrained pet frequently leads
a life of:
- isolation;
- abandonment;
- neglect or abuse;
- and is more likely to be surrendered to a shelter,
or worse.
Canine Obedience by Claire Silver provides an
avant guard training alternative to the dogs and puppies of Orleans County.
Our primary objective is to ensure that every dog has a safe, permanent and
loving home. We strongly believe that the best way to reach this goal is through
obedience training.
Click
here to take the Obedience Class Compatibility Test
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Mission Poem
My family brought me home cradled in their arms.
They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm.
They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys.
I sure do love my family, especially the little girls and boys.
The children loved to feed me; they gave me special treats.
They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets.
I used to go for walks, often several times a day.
They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say.
These are the things I'll not forget - a cherished
memory.
I now live in the shelter - without my family.
They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe.
But I didn't know the difference between the old one and the new.
The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we
would tug.
So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug.
They said that I was out of control and would have to live outside.
This I didn't understand, although I tried and tried.
The walks stopped, one by one; they said they
hadn't time.
I wish that I could change things; I wish I knew my crime.
My life became so lonely in the backyard, on a chain.
I barked and barked all day long to keep from going insane.
So they brought me to the shelter but were embarrassed
to say why.
They said I caused an allergy, and then they each kissed me goodbye.
If I'd only had some training as a little pup.
I wouldn't have been so hard to handle when I was all grown up.
"You only have one day left",
I heard the worker say.
Does that mean I have a second chance?
Do I go home today?
Sally Thompson
