Seasonal Training

 Agility Confidence Course / Open Agility

Introduction to Swim / Open Swim

Force Retrieve

Pack Socialization

Beginners Rally / Open Rally

Introduction to Cart Pulling / Open Cart Pulling

Doesn't Play well with Others

K9 Nose Work
                     

                                                                                                                                                                    

Force Retrieve:
 
Train your dog to hold items gently on command.  Commonly used by Bird dogs and Service dogs.  This specialized training is great for any dog owner as it will give you the opportunity to work your dog through resistance.  Also, recommended for dogs who have attempted to nip at other dogs or humans as it gives them something to do instead of nipping.  This class is open to all dogs trained on the ecollar - none ecollar trained dogs will need to have strong sit and place commands.  Class meets for six consecutive weeks for one hour.

Force Retrieve (6 weeks)

June 10, 2010
 (Thursdays)  - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cost $150 per dog (lifetime clients receive 15% discount)


Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and class fees required the Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form. 
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Agility Confidence Class:

This class is designed for beginners; dog owners will learn about safety and will give you the foundation of agility.  Agility is a fun way for dog owners to continue to build their relationship with their dog, it also builds your dogs confidence, and offers you and your dog a physical work out.  Dogs must have completed basic training and have an understanding of commands such as sit, down, stay and come  Class meets for six consecutive weeks for one hour.

Agility Confidence Course (6 weeks)

September 25, 2010
 (Saturdays) - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cost $100 per dog (lifetime clients receive 15% discount)


Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and class fees required the Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form. 
  
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Open Agility:

This is a time slot to give Agility participants the opportunity to work on areas they want to focus on or just participate for fun.  This class is open to all  breeds of dogs, but they must have completed Agility Confidence Class or Foundation and Relationship for Agility.

Open Agility
September 25, 2010
 (Saturdays) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 2, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 9, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 16, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 23, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
October 30, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Cost $60 per dog (6 weeks) 
Cost $15 per dog (drop in)

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and open fees required for package rate the Friday before the start date - drop in's are required to pre-register 24 hours in advance. Go to
Registration Form.  

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Introduction to Swim:
 
This class is designed to assist you in teaching your dog pool manners, show your dog how fun swimming can be, and much more.  Come prepared to get wet. Swimming is an excellant way to exercise your dog in the heat of the summer, lets teach them how to swim laps. No prerequisites. Time slot will be assigned when you register.

Introduction to Swim (time slot)

May 1, 2010
 (Saturdays) - 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Cost $35 per dog (lifetime clients receive 15% discount)


Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and class fees required the Friday before the session. Go to
Registration Form.  
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Open Swim:

This is a time slot to let your dog come and swim with his or her other furry friends.  Dogs must be dog and human friendly as well as participated in Introduction to Swim or a confident swimmer.

Open Swim
May 1, 2010
 (Saturdays) - 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
May 8, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
June 12, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
July 10, 2010 (Saturdays) - 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost $30 per dog (4 weeks) 
Cost $10 per dog (drop in)

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and open fees required for package rate the Friday before the first start date - drop in's are required to pre-register 24 hours in advance. Go to
Registration Form.   
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Pack Socialization:

Do you avoid dog parks?  Would you like to know how to handle certain situations when you are at the dog parks?  Then this just might be what you are looking for!  Pack socialization is a great opportunity to let your dog come and socialize with other dogs under supervision.  The humans will observe behaviors and discuss what is appropriate and what is not.  The dogs will be broken up into 2 areas the mild less active and the excited playful group.  First time attendance will require an accessment prior to participating.  Dogs that have broken skin on another dog may be required to wear a muzzle to participate.  Human aggressive dogs may not participate.

Pack Socialization
May 8, 2010
 (Saturdays) - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
June 12, 2010 (Saturdays) - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
July 10, 2010 (Saturdays) - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
August 14, 2010 (Saturdays) - 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Cost $50 per dog (4 sessions) 
Cost $15 per dog (drop in)

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and fees required for package rate the Friday before the first start date - drop in's are required to pre-register 24 hours in advance. Go to
Registration Form.   

       
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Rally and Open Rally:
What is Rally?

AKC Rally is the new dog sport that is taking the nation by storm, a successful stepping stone from the AKC Canine Good Citizen® program to the world of obedience or agility. Rally offers both the dogs and handlers an experience that is fun and energizing. The canine team moves at their own pace, very similar to rally-style auto racing. Rally was designed with the traditional pet owner in mind, but it can still be very challenging for those who enjoy higher levels of competition.

A rally course includes 10 to 20 stations, depending on the level. Scoring is not as rigorous as traditional obedience. Communication between handler and dog is encouraged and perfect heel position is not required, but there should be a sense of teamwork between the dog and handler. The main objective of rally is to produce dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other dogs, in a manner that will reflect positively on the sport of rally at all times and under all conditions.

This class will introduce you and your dog to the AKC sport of Rally Obedience.  You will be instructed on the rules and signs of AKC Rally Obedience...we will begin at the novice level and continue on through advanced and excellent courses over the six weeks.  Class is open to all ages and breeds of dogs, but they must have had some basic obedience and must have an understanding of heel, sit, down, come, and stay.  Class meets for six consecutive weeks. 

Open rally practice is available for those wishing to just practice courses on their own.  Prerequisite is participation in Beginners Rally (with any instructor)

Beginning Rally / Open Rally Practice (6 weeks)
April 29, 2010
 (Thursdays) -  6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Cost $100 per dog for class (6 weeks of instruction) 
Cost $60 per dog course practice only (6 weeks)
Cost $15 per dog course practice only (drop in)

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and fees required for class and package rate the Friday before the start date - drop in's are required to pre-register 24 hours in advance. Go to
Registration Form.   
   

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Introduction to Cart Pulling and Open Carting:

Today carting is fun as well as functional and is open to dogs of all sizes. It can give any dog that is physically sound a job to do.  This workshop is an  introduction to the dog sport of cart pulling...which can be done for fun or for titles (workshop will be based on the American Rottweiler Club rules - which are open to all breeds).  

Open Carting Practice requires attendance of Introduction to Cart Pulling Workshop / Seminar or prior cart pulling instruction from another trainer.  We recommend you purchase your own hareness to participate in Open Carting.  The carts will be provided.  

Shawna Swanson will be instructing this workshop, she is a local dog trainer who has worked hard to obtain several titles with her dogs and is looking forward to sharing this sport with you.
       
Introduction to Cart Pulling (2 hours) / Open Carting Practice (1 hour)
May 1, 2010
 (Saturday) -  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Workshop / seminar)
May 1, 2010 (Saturday) -  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Open Carting Practice)
May 21, 2010 (Friday) -  6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Workshop / seminar)
May 21, 2010 (Friday) -  6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Open Carting Practice)

Cost $25 per dog for workshop  
Cost $10 per dog course practice only (drop in)

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and fees are required the Friday before the Workshop / seminar or open practice. Go to
Registration Form.   

  
              
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Doesn't Play well with Others:
Got Aggression?  We can help!  Kim Baer of Now Who’s The Boss and Brice Cavanaugh of Total Dog! present a four week course on curbing aggression in dogs!   Whether your dog is dog aggressive, human aggressive, fear aggressive, territorial, possessive or generally intolerant, we have solutions that can help get your feisty Fido on the path to success, as you define it.


This will be a four week course.  The first session will be two hours, with the first hour being a free introduction into the process.  Those that decide to continue with the program will then be hands on, with lecture being given as needed.

We will be utilizing the LIME approach ( Least Invasive, Most Effective).  While some exercises are simple redirection, others may require a more hands on route, clearly defining appropriate responses and behaviors to the individual triggers.  Our primary goal will be to get the dog to be more cognitive, rather than reactive, followed by transitioning the dog back into your control and giving you the tools, knowledge and confidence to carry on the training!


Brice Cavanaugh has worked with and rehabilitated dogs from some of the worst possible situations, helping them to stay with their family, or in the case of rescue animals, find their “forever home”.  His black and white, easy to understand approach enables dogs and their human counterparts to experience success through various different approaches, tailored to the uniqueness of the dog and handler team.
Doesn't Play Well With Others (4 weeks)
Start date:  TBD

Cost $200 per dog (lifetime clients receive 15% discount)


Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and class fees required the Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form. 
     
                                                                                                                                                                                          
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K9 Nose Work:  The next urban sport for dogs...

Teaching nose work from the working dog persective for the pet dog!


What is K9 Nose Work?
Dogs have an amazing sense of smell and a natural desire to hunt.  The sport of K9 Nose Work is designed to develop your dog's natural scenting abilities by using their desire to hunt and their love of toys, food and exercise.  It's a great way for your dog to have fun, build confidence, and burn lots of mental and physical energy. 

The best thing about this sport is anyone can participate physical requirements are minimal for the handler as well as any dog (deaf and/or blind dogs are welcome). 

The picture on the left is Turner, from the K9 Nose Works website.  The founders of this sport are Ron Gaunt, Amy Herot, and Jill-Marie O'brien.  Feel free to visit the National Associatin of Canine Scent Work which describes the titles and rules for the sport.

My goal is to become a certified instructor with this NACSW.  I do have experience in scent work as I was a volunteer K9 Handler in Search and Rescue since 2001.  I've attended more than 1,500 hours of training in search and rescue disciplines such as Trailing, Airscent, Cadaver, and HRD.  Additional instructors assisting me in these classes will also have either Search and Rescue or Narcotics and  Explosives Detection experience.


Class Descriptions:

Introduction to Nose Work (6 weeks)
June 10, 2010
 (Thursdays) -  10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
June 10, 2010 (Thursdays) -  7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
July 22, 2010 (Thursdays) -  7:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost $150 per dog for class 
Pre-requisite:  Basic Obedience recommended 

Arizona Dog Sports
4848 E. Cactus
Paradise Valley, AZ

Pre-registration and class fees are required Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form.
   

Introduction to Odor (Practice)
May 19, 2010 (Wednesday) -  7:00p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Cost $5 per dog for class
Pre-requisite:  Introduction to Odor class

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration required Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form.

Introduction to Odor (6 weeks)
July 22, 2010 (Thursdays) -  8:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cost $150 per dog for class
Pre-requisite:  Introduction to Nose Work Class

Arizona Dog Sports
4848 E. Cactus
Paradise Valley, AZ

Pre-registration and class fees are required Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form.

Introduction to Odor (OFFICIAL TEST)
May 22, 2010 (Saturday) -  5:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Cost $5 per dog for Test - make check payable to National Association of Canine Scent Work
Pre-requisite:  Introduction to Odor Class

Arizona Dog Sports
4848 E. Cactus
Paradise Valley, AZ

Pre-registration required ASAP. Go to
Registration Form.

Continuing Nose Work (WORKSHOP)
May 23, 2010 (Sunday) -  1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Cost $50 per dog for class 
Pre-requisite:  Introduction to Odor Class

Arizona Dog Sports
4848 E. Cactus
Paradise Valley, AZ

Pre-registration and class fees are required Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form.


Continuing Nose Work (6 weeks)
May 25, 2010 (Tuesdays) -  7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost $150 per dog for class 
Pre-requisite:  Introduction to Odor Class

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and class fees are required Friday before the start date. Go to
Registration Form.       


Advanced Nose Work (6 weeks)
July 20, 2010 (Tuesdays) -  7:30p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Cost $150 per dog for class
Pre-requisite:  Continuing Nose Work Class

Now Who's The Boss
6112 W Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ  85308

Pre-registration and class fees are required Friday before the start date. Go to Registration Form.                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                   
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