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4-H Beginner Dog Training

Oct 9, 2024 at 6:30 PM to Oct 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County
10 Patriot Hills Drive
Stony Point, NY 10980

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Reduced Cost Registration:
If the registration fee presents a hardship, there may be funds available to reduce the cost of the program. Please request a reduced cost by emailing klf37@cornell.edu or calling (845) 429-7085 x 103.

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All items are non-refundable, all sales are final.

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All items are non-refundable under any circumstances.

Age Restriction

The 4-H Beginner Dog Training Program is limited to youth ages 8-18. For youth safety, a parent/guardian must be present for participants 13 and under.

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Event Summary

On Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 7:30pm on October 9 - 30, youth ages 8-18 will learn how to effectively communicate with their dogs using positive reinforcement methods.

Event Details

This four-session foundation training class employs positive training methods that reward desirable behaviors to help your dog learn in a humane way. These methods foster a trusting and closer bond between owners and their dogs.

Learn from a professional dog trainer:

  • Canine body language and how it can help you to understand what your dog is saying to you.
  • How to communicate clearly with your dog through the use of a reward marker.
  • How to teach your dog to pay Attention to you, Come when called, Sit, and Down.

Program Schedule:

  • Wednesday, October 9, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday, October 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday, October 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Wednesday, October 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Location: Upstairs auditorium, Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County (10 Patriot Hills Drive, Stony Point, NY)

About the presenter:
Fran Hellman is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and the owner of Four Paws Guidance Dog Training. She is a positive reinforcement trainer who only uses force-free, science-based training methods. Learn more about Fran at the Four Paws Guidance Dog Training website.

New York State 4-H Dog Policy:
Please read the New York State 4-H Dog Policy before registering. All participants will need to sign the CCE Dog/Animal Release of Liability and Indemnification Agreement and the Animal Registration Form upon enrolling in the class.

Registration is limited to 6 dogs. Registration fee is per dog, not per child, so siblings can participate without an added fee.

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