Dog Training - Positive Reinforcement - no force based training

Yes….even old dogs can learn new tricks. However, Puppy Training should begin right away.



Dog Training by Tahoe Best Friends
             Does your dog listen to you? Is walking your dog on a leash a pleasant experience? Does "come" really mean "come"?

 Does your dog have unhealthy social skills such possessiveness, dominance, guarding, fear or shyness, excessive barking, or hyperactivity?

Which do you prefer?
  

We offer group and individual training to help your dog become a valuable part of your family!  The training is to provide focus, safety and obedience using positive reinforcement methods.
No force based training. NO shock collars and choke chains please!
Promoting humane treatment every step of the way!

Private Lessons (at your home) -South Lake Tahoe

Group Lessons - South Lake Tahoe at the new center 2197 Ruth Ave, SLT 
 

Puppy Kindergarten - A new class begins every Tuesday, @ 7:15pm – 8:15 pm, Instructor Scott Mara
*Puppy training for pups under 5 months old

This is a 4 series class with meets ever Tuesday: Cost  $100

Dogs over 5 months old classes

Basic Training 101 – Tuesday, January 31st @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Instructor Scott Mara
Group classes are 6 weeks each Tuesday

Recall (Come) - TBA Instructor Scott Mara
This special 4 series class focuses on the recall behaviors. This is a 4 series class .

Tricks - TBA

Tricks - This is our 5-class Dog Star series. We packed in lots of tricks and laughter for you and your dog.  Dog Tricks class is a fun way for you and your best friend of all ages to learn a variety of commands not usually covered in an obedience class. You can teach an old dog new tricks and have fun while you’re doing it!  Skills like “rollover”, “play dead”, “high five”, “sit up”, “speak” and “crawl” are just some of the tricks covered in this class.

Call for reservations (530) 542 2336
Cost: $120 
Classes are limit to 8 dogs.
Call for reservations
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Meet the Trainer 
Scott Mara - Professional Dog Trainer (& other mammals)

   

At what age should I start training my puppy?

The sooner the better! Actually, very responsible breeders start training their pups as young as 5-6 weeks, so by the time they are placed in homes they already have a good start. Your puppy starts learning the moment he first sets foot in your house. You might as well make sure he learns the right things from day one.

Tahoe Best Friends accepts puppies in classes starting at age 10 weeks (at least two of their puppy shots for protection) before they start romping with their classmates. Tahoe Best Friends use gentle, positive training methods and we can start them at a very early age. We start a new class every week, so you never have to wait more than a week to get into a class.


Tahoe Best Friends endorses the teachings of animal behavorist Dr Sophia Lin
for assistance in your training program please take a look at her video's of how positive reinforcement can change your relationship with your dog. 

http://drsophiayin.com/resources/video_full

 

 
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