Please join us for this FREE practice session at the Armed Forces Pavilion & Community Center (next to Forgotten Soldier Project) at 955 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA!
Your dog should have some basic training, preferably a CGC title, and be under control around unfamiliar people and dogs. This practice session is designed for those teams currently working on their CGCA, CGCU, therapy dog control, or service dog public access evaluation to gain exposure, build skills, and reinforce great behavior in a public setting.
THIS IS NOT A CLASS!
Community Canines promote desired behaviors using the Least Inhibitive Functionally Effective (LIFE) methods. We actively advocate for choice-based, force-free training and will not allow the use of any techniques, tools, or equipment whose purpose and/or intent is to interrupt or punish behavior by using fear, force, or pain (e.g., shock, prong, pinch, alpha-rolling, yelling, or leash corrections).
WHO CAN COME TO THIS CLASS?
* Your team is approved to work in a public setting by Mary - you can message her via FB or text at 916-712-5688 if you need approval.
* You have registered for this outing and have an RSVP on attendance list.
* You can manage your dog under highly distracting conditions in the presence of other dogs and people inside and outside busy stores.
* You can pay attention to directions in a highly distracting environment and help your dog at the same time.
* You have read all the instructions and will abide.
WHAT DO I BRING TO CLASS?
* A fully-vaccinated dog that is hungry and ready to learn!
* A good attitude.
* Poop bags.
* WAY more food reinforcement than you think you will use in SMALL and easily ingested pieces. Include a variety of values (kibble, meat, cheese, etc.)
* Water and a bowl to drink from.
*Mat or bed if desired during stationing exercises.
* 4 foot lead, or longer lead adjustable to 4 feet for public access.
We're going to have fun! Training must be an enjoyable experience for everyone, or no one has fun! For consistency, safety, and positivity, the following guidelines are in place during all classes:
* You must be 100% focused on your dog's behavior.
* Arrive EARLY!!!! The walk to and from the group is as important as what you do in class.
* If you need help, this is not the event for you! Book a virtual or live training session with Mary.
* Respect the space of other dogs and their handlers. Dogs will not greet each other during this outing. It does not matter how nice your dogs are or their history. We need to be focused on promoting handler focus rather than being dragged over to another team.
* No off-leash dogs. No exceptions.
WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY: By RSVPing for this event, you hereby release, waive, discharge and hold harmless any host or organizer of this meetup group, Mary Torrano Dog Training, as well as the City of Loomis, Roseville, Rocklin, Orangevale, Citrus Heights, Sacramento, Meadow Vista, Applegate, Granite Bay, Penryn and its officers, agents, volunteers, and directors from any and all liability, claims, and expenses whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, that may be sustained to you or your dog as a result of your participation in this event and thereafter.
