Pet Health & Behavior
Obedience Classes at Playtime Doggie Daycare

DHA’s training program:  

  • Uses positive reinforcement techniques and gentle training methods, so training is fun and stress-free for you and your dog
  • Limits class size to maximize learning and provide personalized instruction
  • Utilizes experienced  trainers on staff at DHA
  • Offers affordable pricing, with discounts for DHA adopters and Playtime clients
  • Now offers indoor classes in a spacious, modern facility, courtesy of Playtime Doggie Daycare, conveniently located in Newark, Delaware

 

Puppy Kindergarten

Six sessions for puppies three to six months of age. Course material includes a puppy parenting lecture, followed by five weeks of hands-on instruction in basic manners training (including sit, down, stay, coming when called, and more!), as well as advice on avoiding the common pitfalls of puppyhood.

Classes are held indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare.

Older and slightly younger puppies may be admitted on a case-by-case basis.

 

Session 18

Wednesdays
7:15 p.m.

June 3 – July 8, 2009
Make-up session: July 15
No pets in the first session, June 3.

Registration Closed

Session 28

Wednesdays
7:15 p.m.

September 9 – October 14, 2009
Make-up session: To be announced, if needed
No pets in the first session, September 9.

Register Online

Cost:      DHA pups: $85.00    All Others: $100.00

 

Adolescent & Adult Basic Manners

Six sessions for dogs 6 months and older. Course material includes six weeks of hands-on instruction in the foundation skills introduced in our puppy class, but with a focus on teaching the adult or adolescent dog. An ideal class for owners of newly adopted dogs, as well as owners seeking better attention and control using positive, dog-friendly training methods.

Classes are held indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare.

 

Session 12*

Saturdays
2 p.m.

April 4 – May 9, 2009
Make-up session: May 16

Registration Closed

Session 14*

Wednesdays
7 p.m.

April 22 – May 27, 2009
Make-up session: TBA

Registration Closed

Session 16

Thursdays
7 p.m.

May 07 – June 11, 2009
Make-up session: June 18

Registration Closed

Session 22

Thursdays
7:15 p.m.

June 25 – July 30, 2009
Make-up session: August 6

Register Online

Session 24*

Wednesdays
7:15 p.m.

July 22 – September 2, 2009
Make-up session: TBD
No class August 12

Register Online

Session 26

Thursdays
7:15 p.m.

August 20 – September 24, 2009
Make-up session: October 1

Register Online

* This is a combined-age basic manners course for puppies over 4 months of age, adolescent and adult dogs

Cost:       DHA dogs: $85.00      All Others: $100.00

 

Super Dogs - Beyond Basics

An exciting intermediate class for dogs of all ages that have already completed a basic obedience class. Perfect old skills and learn tons of new things in this extended eight (8) week course.

Course material focuses on improving upon your dog’s basic manners training so that he can perform well in spite of added distance or distractions. Additional emphasis is placed on self-control skills for your dog. New concepts include targeting, wait, get back, settle, heeling and directional changes, plus much, much more! An ideal course for dog owners who enjoy training and want to take their dog’s skills to a higher level in a fun environment.

Offered indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare in Newark, Delaware.

 

Session 9

Thursdays
7 p.m.

March 5 – April 23, 2009
Make-up session: April 30

Registration closed

Cost:      DHA dogs: $95.00     All Others: $120.00

 

Pre-Letterman Prep - “Stupid Pet Tricks”

A terrific addendum to Super Dogs or a fun stand-alone course for owners who enjoy teaching “stupid pet tricks” to their dog.  Suitable for active, energetic dogs who have already completed a basic training class.

Classes are held indoors at Playtime Doggie Daycare.

 

Session 1

Mondays
7 p.m.

November 5 – December 18, 2007
Make-up session: to be determined

Registration Closed

Cost:      DHA dogs: $65.00     All Others: $85.00

 

Rowdy Rascals Club

Do you feel ashamed of your dog’s unruly, combative behavior when he sees another dog? You are not alone! Join other guardians of “rowdy rascals” in this remedial socialization class for reactive dogs with mild to moderate dog-to-dog issues.

Course material begins with an orientation session without the dog to review muzzle desensitization and acclimating your dog to a Gentle Leader head collar. Coursework includes basic obedience training, with an additional focus on increasing the handler’s skills for better management of the reactive dog. Desensitization exercises are stressed to lower the problematic dog’s arousal level in the presence of other dogs. Classes are held outdoors, weather permitting, on Delaware Humane’s shelter grounds.

For safety reasons, all canine participants in this course must be pre-screened. Please contact Nancy Fitzgerald, CPDT, at (302) 761-9125 to schedule a free assessment prior to registering for class.

For pricing, please contact Nancy Fitzgerald, CPDT, at (302) 761-9125. Class size is limited and fees will vary depending on the number of participants in any particular group, as well as the number of sessions warranted by the level of aggression displayed during assessment.

 

About Playtime Doggie Daycare & Pet Salon

62 Albe Drive, Suite E
Old Baltimore Pike Industrial Park
Newark DE 19702
(302) 368-3100

Registration Form (PDF) -for Puppy and Obedience

Registration Form (PDF) -for Super Dogs and Rowdy Rascals

Registrations can be made through Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, by mail, fax: (302) 571-8173 or (302) 571-0745, or e-mail: nfitzgerald@positiveresultsdogtraining.com.

Additional group classes, private sessions and in-home training are available through Nancy Fitzgerald, CPDT, c/o Positive Results Dog Training LLC, phone: (302) 761-9125 or e-mail: nfitzgerald@positiveresultsdogtraining.com

A deposit equal to one-half of the applicable course fee is due with your registration form to reserve a place in class. Class size is limited to ten (10) canine participants. This deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE after the start of the course session. The balance of the course fee is to be paid on the first night of class. Payments by check for all DHA sponsored classes listed above should be made out to Delaware Humane Association.

All age-appropriate vaccination records (all classes) and proof of spaying or neutering (for all dogs six months of age or older) must be presented on the first night of class.

Delaware Humane Association is supported by:  Hills Science Diet