Paws 'N Effect

09/08/2024

Enjoy our CPE trial!
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09/07/2024

Enjoy the CPE trial!
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09/04/2024

Save the date!

09/01/2024

If anyone would like to special order treats from St. Rocco's, please email me at [email protected]. I would like to get the order in by Tuesday so that we can get it here for the trials next weekend.

09/01/2024

UKI agility livestream for today

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09/01/2024

Congratulations to Jellybean and our nosework instructor, Lil!
Jellybean got her NW2 title on her first try with two pronounced searches, a 2nd place, a 3rd place, and Overall 1st place out of 40 dogs.. What a great day they had!

08/31/2024

Jen Pinder
at Paws ‘N Effect September 13-15, 2024
Friday, September 13, 2024 9 am – 12:30 pm FULL
Setting the Lines – Learn how to recognize what the best line is for your dog and how best to
handle that line. All obstacles may be used so dogs need to be proficient on contacts and
weaves as well as jumps and tunnels.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:30 pm – 5 pm FULL
Turn Away - Work sequences to set a better line that require dogs to turn away from you
including handling techniques from behind the dog both at the obstacle and on the approach
to an obstacle. Dogs should have good forward focus and have worked beyond offering the
jump. All obstacles may be used so dogs need to be proficient on contacts and weaves as well
as jumps and tunnels.

Saturday, September 14, 2024 9 am – 12:30 pm OPENINGS AVAILABLE!
Masters and Beyond Coursework – Focus will be on running challenging courses that require
the handler to test and trust skills to get to where they need to be on course. Dogs should be
able to run a full course and need to have proficiency and independence on all obstacles.

Saturday, September 14, 2024 1:30 pm – 5 pm FULL
Either Or – Focus on Collection vs Extension – Come test your ability to communicate your cues
for similar, but different sequences along with your dog’s ability to process the difference in
your timely cues.

Sunday, September 15, 2024 9 am – 12:30 pm FULL
Green Dogs – Short sequences using just jumps and tunnels for beginning handling with young
or green dogs. Dogs must be 6 months old and able to sequence 4-5 obstacles.

Sunday, September 15, 2024 1:30 pm – 5 pm OPENING AVAILABLE!
Seeing Commitment. When Can I Leave? – Learn what commitment means and how to know
when your dog is committed to an obstacle so that you can leave on time to reach your next
critical point on course. It will be helpful for dogs to have good jump offering skills. Sequences
using jumps and tunnels only.

Sessions are limited to 6 working teams. Auditors welcome!
$175/session/working team
$45/session – auditor
Registration by email only to [email protected]. Registration opens August 24,
2024 at 9 am for currently enrolled Paws ‘N Effect agility students & current members of
Sleeping Giant Agility Club. All others may register August 26, 2024 at 9 am.
PAWS ‘N EFFECT 36 CORPORATE RIDGE RD HAMDEN, CT 203-281-7150

08/31/2024

Paws ‘N Effect Agility Electives September 2024

Agility Electives provide an opportunity for you to learn new skills, refine previously trained skills or just have another training opportunity in addition to your current class(es). All Agility Electives are taught by Monique Plinck.

Monday, September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024
4 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Training: For those new to the process of teaching 2on 2off method or for those who need a serious refresher because of inconsistent 2on 2off contact performance. Puppies 6 months and older & dogs new to a stopped contact are welcome. FULL

5:30 pm – 7 pm Work Your Weaves: A fantastic 4 week opportunity to work through a training program for the optimal weave performance. Whether you are trying to complete weave pole training or are need to improve or challenge your current weave performance, this elective is for you! FULL

7 pm – 9 pm It’s Not How Fast You Run: It’s how soon you leave! Work through sequences focusing on sends, independent obstacle performance and identifying commitment. Dogs should have solid jump offering skills and be able to sequence. NOW FILLED

Tuesday, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2024
8 am – 9:30 am Bootcamp: Rise & shine with a fabulous opportunity to work your already amazing skills. Go beyond what you ever imagined you could do. FULL

9:30 am – 11:30 am It’s Not How Fast You Run: It’s how soon you leave! Work through sequences focusing on sends, independent obstacle performance and identifying commitment. Dogs should have solid jump offering skills and be able to sequence. ONE SPOT OPEN!

11:30 am – 1 pm Work Your Weaves: A fantastic 4 week opportunity to work through a training program for the optimal weave performance. Whether you are trying to complete weave pole training or need to improve or challenge your current weave performance, this elective is for you! FULL

Limit 6 working teams for a 90 minute class $239.28 ($225 + tax)
Limit 6 working teams for a 2 hour class $265.87 ($250 + tax)
Registration opens Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5 pm for currently enrolled Paws ‘N Effect & Criterion students, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5 pm for non-students. Registration by email only, [email protected].

08/31/2024

Enjoy the UKI trial!

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08/29/2024

Patsy says summer is over and it is back to school time! There are a couple of openings in the Wednesday morning, Family Dog Basics class that will start on Wednesday, September 11th at 11 am.
If you would like more info or to reserve your spot, please give the office a call at 203.281.7150.

08/28/2024

We had fun playing bingo in Practicing the Basics tonight!

08/26/2024

Paws ‘N Effect Agility Electives September 2024

Agility Electives provide an opportunity for you to learn new skills, refine previously trained skills or just have another training opportunity in addition to your current class(es). All Agility Electives are taught by Monique Plinck.

Monday, September 9, 16, 23, 30, 2024

4 pm - 5:30 pm Contact Training: For those new to the process of teaching 2on 2off method or for those who need a serious refresher because of inconsistent 2on 2off contact performance. Puppies 6 months and older & dogs new to a stopped contact are welcome.

5:30 pm – 7 pm Work Your Weaves: A fantastic 4 week opportunity to work through a training program for the optimal weave performance. Whether you are trying to complete weave pole training or are need to improve or challenge your current weave performance, this elective is for you!

7 pm – 9 pm It’s Not How Fast You Run: It’s how soon you leave! Work through sequences focusing on sends, independent obstacle performance and identifying commitment. Dogs should have solid jump offering skills and be able to sequence.

Tuesday, September 10, 17, 24, October 1, 2024

8 am – 9:30 am Bootcamp: Rise & shine with a fabulous opportunity to work your already amazing skills. Go beyond what you ever imagined you could do.

9:30 am – 11:30 am It’s Not How Fast You Run: It’s how soon you leave! Work through sequences focusing on sends, independent obstacle performance and identifying commitment. Dogs should have solid jump offering skills and be able to sequence.

11:30 am – 1 pm Work Your Weaves: A fantastic 4 week opportunity to work through a training program for the optimal weave performance. Whether you are trying to complete weave pole training or need to improve or challenge your current weave performance, this elective is for you!

Limit 6 working teams for a 90 minute class $239.28 ($225 + tax)
Limit 6 working teams for a 2 hour class $265.87 ($250 + tax)

Registration opens Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 5 pm for currently enrolled Paws ‘N Effect & Criterion students, Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at 5 pm for non-students. Registration by email only, [email protected].

08/22/2024

Please see Sign up details at the bottom on this post.

Jen Pinder
at Paws ‘N Effect September 13-15, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024 9 am – 12:30 pm
Setting the Lines – Learn how to recognize what the best line is for your dog and how best to
handle that line. All obstacles may be used so dogs need to be proficient on contacts and
weaves as well as jumps and tunnels.

Friday, September 13, 2024 1:30 pm – 5 pm
Turn Away - Work sequences to set a better line that require dogs to turn away from you
including handling techniques from behind the dog both at the obstacle and on the approach
to an obstacle. Dogs should have good forward focus and have worked beyond offering the
jump. All obstacles may be used so dogs need to be proficient on contacts and weaves as well
as jumps and tunnels.

Saturday, September 14, 2024 9 am – 12:30 pm
Masters and Beyond Coursework – Focus will be on running challenging courses that require
the handler to test and trust skills to get to where they need to be on course. Dogs should be
able to run a full course and need to have proficiency and independence on all obstacles.

Saturday, September 14, 2024 1:30 pm – 5 pm
Either Or – Focus on Collection vs Extension – Come test your ability to communicate your cues
for similar, but different sequences along with your dog’s ability to process the difference in
your timely cues.

Sunday, September 15, 2024 9 am – 12:30 pm
Green Dogs – Short sequences using just jumps and tunnels for beginning handling with young
or green dogs. Dogs must be 6 months old and able to sequence 4-5 obstacles.

Sunday, September 15, 2024 1:30 pm – 5 pm
Seeing Commitment. When Can I Leave? – Learn what commitment means and how to know
when your dog is committed to an obstacle so that you can leave on time to reach your next
critical point on course. It will be helpful for dogs to have good jump offering skills. Sequences
using jumps and tunnels only.
Sessions are limited to 6 working teams. Auditors welcome!
$175/session/working team
$45/session – auditor
Registration by email only to [email protected]. Registration opens August 24,
2024 at 9 am for currently enrolled Paws ‘N Effect agility students & current members of
Sleeping Giant Agility Club. All others may register August 26, 2024 at 9 am.
PAWS ‘N EFFECT 36 CORPORATE RIDGE RD HAMDEN, CT 203-281-7150

08/22/2024

FAMILY DOG TRAINING BASICS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28TH, 6 PM TO 7 PM

We still have a couple of openings in our Wednesday evening Basics class. It's Back to School and a perfect time to help your dog become well mannered before the holidays.

6 classes, once a week for $228.65 (includes the state tax.)
Please call the office at 203.281.7150 or email to [email protected] to reserve your spot.

08/21/2024

New shipment is in!

08/19/2024

We are offering the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) program starting on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 6 pm to 7 pm. The subsequent class dates will be November 14, 21 and December 5th, 2024. The cost of the session is $95 plus tax.
The CGC program ends with a 10 skill test where you will demonstrate that your dog has the necessary skills of a good citizen. Some of the skills included are polite greetings, sit, down, stay, coming when called, walking on a loose leash.
In this class we assume the dog has the basic skills and we will help strengthen those skills and will end with the test on the last class.
For more information or to sign up, please email to: [email protected]

08/18/2024

We had a great two days working with Barb Davis. We look forward to having her come back next year. 😊

08/16/2024

We have room in our Thursday morning 11 am to 12 noon Practicing the Basics class! If you would like to work on distractions with your dog then this class is for you!
Please call the office to sign up 203.281.7150 or email to [email protected].

08/05/2024

Last minute openings in one of the most popular agility electives, "Walk Talk Run Thrus." Starting tomorrow, Monday, August 5, 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Email [email protected] to scoop a working spot!

08/04/2024

Shari and Aero Smith earned their level 1 title today at our WCRL trial. Congratulations 🍾🎊

08/04/2024

Congratulations to Kim and Godrey! They were awarded the Skye Spirit award today!

08/03/2024

Every Dog Can Learn New Tricks!

Have you ever wondered how the dogs on America's Got Talent learned all those amazing tricks? Let us show you how!! Join us for a fun-filled, four week introduction to Trick Training.

We will start with some basics, like nose targeting, body positions and working with props, that will prepare your dog to learn increasingly complex tricks. We will go on to learn tricks such as
Arm-Hoop jump, Leg weaves, and Spins. At the end of 4 weeks, teams will learn enough tricks to try for a Novice Trick Title.

August 14, 21, 28, September 4, 2024
Wednesdays, 7:15 to 8:15 pm
$125 + tax ($132.93)

To reserve your spot, please call the office at 203.281.7150

08/03/2024

Congratulations to Lisa and Kalea who were honored with the Skye Spirit award today.

07/31/2024

We are super excited to welcome Jen Pinder to Paws. Stay tuned for more info. Sept 13-15, 2024.

07/31/2024

I will be making a St. Rocco's Treat order tonight so get your orders in if you want to special order.
These are the treats that people have been raving about in class. They come in the following flavors: meatlover, cheeseburger, salmon and now Alaskan Cod!
Package sizes include: 3 oz, 8oz, 16 oz and sprinkles!

Email to: [email protected] for more info or to order

07/23/2024

Thursday Puppy Kindergarten Class added!

Buzz wants you to know that we have added a Thursday PK class starting on August 8th, 6 to 7 pm. This is for puppies up to 5 months of age.
To reserve your spot, either call the office at 203.281.7150 or email to: [email protected]

07/22/2024

Paws ‘N Effect Agility
July Agility Workshops

Monday July 29, 2024
4 pm–6:30 pm ADVANCED SEQUENCING with all equipment
6:30 pm-9 pm CONTACT PROOFING: Pick your contact of choice and hone in on getting reliable performance!

Tuesday July 30, 2024
8 am–10:30 am ADVANCED SEQUENCING with all equipment
10:30 am-1 pm CONTACT PROOFING: Pick your contact(s) of choice and hone in on getting reliable performance!

Workshops – $90.39 ($85 + Tax) Limit 6 working teams
Registration by email only, [email protected].

07/20/2024

We are having problems with the phones. Please email if you need help immediately to either [email protected] or [email protected]

07/20/2024

More great rally runs today!

07/20/2024

Congrats to Ashley and Cooper!
Ashley & Cooper with their ARCH EX and Level 3 Championship!