Pawsitive Communication - Dog Training & Obedience

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09/29/2023

MULTIPLE sets of classes are starting soon!
On Wednesday 10/11/23 and Saturday 10/14/23, Fairview Animal Hospital will be hosting our group classes again.

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Canine Good Citizen, as well as the Advanced class will all be available on Saturdays (starting 10/14/23)!
These will have their own separate hour-long slots, and can hold 6 dogs per class.

Wednesday class (starting 10/11/23) is a combination class that is also more limited in slots.
This is for both S.TA.R. Puppy & CGC in the same hour!
If this day of the week works best for you, sign up QUICK because there are only 4 spaces total!

****These are the LAST group classes for 2023!!****

Each runs for 6 weeks total, and the cost is $200.
You can call (770-389-9757) or visit FAH to make your payment, and that will secure your spot.
FAH can also give you information on the required vaccines for your furbaby to attend.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to message me here on FB, or send an email to [email protected].

09/29/2023

ELLENWOOD CANINES BECOME AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPIES
-- Puppy Grads Earn Gold Medals --

Kaellen Brown, along with Fairview Animal Hospital, is proud to celebrate the graduation of this Pomeranian pup and her owner from the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training class. The program rewards responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new furbabies! This is the puppy level of the AKC’s well-known Canine Good Citizen® program. “S.T.A.R.” stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all of the things a puppy needs to have a good life. As new S.T.A.R. graduates, this family has taken the important first steps in becoming responsible members of the community. We are proud to see dog owners actively seeking ways to help their puppies start life on the right paw like this!

To earn the gold Olympics style AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal and white ribbon, participants need to enroll their puppies in FAH’s group training class instructed by AKC Approved CGC Evaluator, Kaellen. Classes included valuable training tips for puppy owners, such as how to housetrain; as well as lessons on practical skills for puppies, such as coming when called. The program is open to all breeds of dogs. Puppies can begin training as soon as they have the necessary vaccines (around 3 months old), all the way up to 12 months old.

At the end of the training course, the instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Upon passing, owners and their puppies will receive an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package (after mailing in their form), which includes:
• A frameable certificate
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal
• AKC Puppy Handbook
• Discount enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery
• Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter that includes training tips

For more information on AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, see www.akc.org/starpuppy
Next stop is the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program!

P.S. Feel free to tag yourself if you see this and tell us how your sweetheart is doing now!

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There is information on each picture. There are also captions for those who use caption readers!

08/07/2023

Soon soon soon, y'all! 😻

School is back in session for our humans, and our fur babies. Pawsitive Communication has more puppy, and good citizen classes upcoming with Wednesday and Saturday classes.
Wednesdays
1st class - 10/11
Skip - 10/18
2nd class - 10/25
3rd class - 11/1
4th class - 11/8
5th class - 11/15
Skip - 11/22
6th class - 11/29 (Graduation!)
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Saturday
1st class - 10/14
Skip - 10/21
2nd class - 10/28
3rd class - 11/4
4th class - 11/11
5th class - 11/18
Skip - 11/25
6th class - 12/2 (Graduation!)

07/24/2023

Another set of classes is starting soon!
On Saturday 8/5/23, Fairview Animal Hospital will be hosting our group classes again.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, AKC Canine Good Citizen, as well as the Advanced class will all be available!
Each runs for 6 weeks total, and the cost is $200.
You can call (770-389-9757) or visit FAH to make your payment, and that will secure your spot because each class fills up at 6 dogs.
FAH can also give you information on the required vaccines for your furbaby to attend.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to message me here on FB, or send an email to [email protected].

07/24/2023

ELLENWOOD CANINES BECOME AKC GOOD CITIZENS
-- Adult Grads Earn Gold Medals --

Kaellen Brown, along with Fairview Animal Hospital, is proud to celebrate the graduation of these adult dogs and their owners from the AKC Canine Good Citizen training class! The program rewards responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their dog to become a polite member of society. The CGC program is based on the belief that with love, praise, and the right training, all dogs can be good dogs. And with a little guidance, all owners can be great owners. CGC training will make your dog a welcome and pleasant visitor in the homes of friends and family. Trips to the vet or groomer will be easier with CGC skills under your dog’s belt. CGC can also help your dog fit in at the office if you take your dog to work with you. The benefits also go beyond you and your dog. The CGC program helps spread the word about responsible dog ownership across the country, ensuring dogs will always be welcome members of society. In fact, many state governments have started to recognize the CGC program as a way to advocate for responsible dog ownership, and 48 states have CGC resolutions that endorse the program on a statewide level.

To earn their gold Olympics style AKC CGC medals and blue ribbons, the participants enrolled their furbabies in FAH’s group training class instructed by AKC Approved CGC Evaluator, Kaellen. CGC helps with the basics like sit and stay, but it also builds confidence through socialization and positive association, helping dogs feel calm when meeting strangers and in busy, crowded situations. The program is open to all breeds of dogs. Dogs can attend a CGC class as young as 6 months old; however, they typically do best by starting around 1 year old. There is no maximum age limit for CGC. Yes, even old dogs can learn new tricks!

At the end of the training course, the instructor will administer the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. Upon passing, owners and their furbabies will receive a CGC certificate (after mailing in their paperwork), and can even get the CGC title added to their dog’s AKC registry. To earn CGC as an official title, dogs must have one of the 3 types of registration: 1) AKC number, 2) Purebred Alternative Listing number [PAL], or 3) AKC Canine Partners number (for mix-breeds).

For more information on AKC Canine Good Citizen, see www.akc.org/cgc
After your dog earns a CGC award, you’re both ready to pursue other fun and fulfilling activities. Examples include:
• Therapy dog work
• Dog sports
• AKC Community Canine (ensuring you have a well-mannered dog while you’re out in the community)
• AKC Urban CGC (a test of your dog’s skills in an active city or town setting)
• AKC Trick Dog™ (After earning your CGC title, you and your dog only have to perform five tricks form the Novice checklist to earn your AKC Novice Trick Dog title)

P.S. Feel free to tag yourself if you see this and tell us how your sweethearts are doing now!

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There is information on each picture. There are also captions for those who use caption readers!

07/24/2023

ELLENWOOD CANINES BECOME AKC S.T.A.R. PUPPIES
-- Puppy Grads Earn Gold Medals --

Kaellen Brown, along with Fairview Animal Hospital, is proud to celebrate the graduation of these puppies and owners from the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy training class. The program rewards responsible owners who take the time to train and socialize their new furbabies! This is the puppy level of the AKC’s well-known Canine Good Citizen® program. “S.T.A.R.” stands for Socialization, Training, Activity and a Responsible owner, all of the things a puppy needs to have a good life. As new S.T.A.R. graduates, these dogs and owners have taken the important first step in becoming responsible members of the community. We are proud to see dog owners actively seeking ways to help their puppies start life on the right paw.

To earn their gold Olympics style AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medals and white ribbons, the participants enrolled their puppies in FAH’s group training class instructed by AKC Approved CGC Evaluator, Kaellen. Classes included valuable training tips for puppy owners, such as how to housetrain; as well as lessons on practical skills for puppies, such as coming when called. The program is open to all breeds of dogs. Puppies can begin training as soon as they have the necessary vaccines (around 3 months old), all the way up to 12 months old.

At the end of the training course, the instructor will administer the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test. Upon passing, owners and their puppies will receive an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy package (after mailing in their form), which includes:
• A frameable certificate
• AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy medal
• AKC Puppy Handbook
• Discount enrollment in AKC Companion Animal Recovery
• Subscription to monthly e-mail newsletter that includes training tips

For more information on AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy, see www.akc.org/starpuppy
Next stop is the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program!

P.S. Feel free to tag yourself if you see this and tell us how your sweethearts are doing now!

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There is information on each picture. There are also captions for those who use caption readers!

03/09/2023

Reminder to all: Saturday 4/1 is the next set of group classes at Fairview! This is for S.T.A.R. Puppy (3-11 months old), Canine Good Citizen (12+ months old), and even Advanced (any dog who has passed CGC).

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to send a message here on FB, or email me at [email protected].

Aspen is officially a graduate of the Star Puppy program and will be participating in the Canine Good Citizen classes next. 🐶🐕👩‍🎓👨‍🎓
We have several new dates for these classes, and a new one to add. Each class in $200. Each class can fit 6 dogs.

If you are interested in the advanced class, and you did not complete your CGC at Fairview Animal Hospital, we will need proof of completion.
Advanced classes will learn tricks, rally, and agility-type training.

January/February Saturdays: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4,2/11 and graduation is on 2/24. No class on 2/18.
Puppies are at 2pm, Adults are at 3 pm and Advanced is at 4pm.

April/May Saturdays: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, graduation on 5/13. No class 5/6.
Puppies at 2pm, Adults at 3pm, and Advanced at 4pm.

May/June Wednesdays: 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, Graduate on 7/12. No class 7/5.
Puppies and adults at 5pm.

03/09/2023

12/16/2022

Aspen is officially a graduate of the Star Puppy program and will be participating in the Canine Good Citizen classes next. 🐶🐕👩‍🎓👨‍🎓
We have several new dates for these classes, and a new one to add. Each class in $200. Each class can fit 6 dogs.

If you are interested in the advanced class, and you did not complete your CGC at Fairview Animal Hospital, we will need proof of completion.
Advanced classes will learn tricks, rally, and agility-type training.

January/February Saturdays: 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4,2/11 and graduation is on 2/24. No class on 2/18.
Puppies are at 2pm, Adults are at 3 pm and Advanced is at 4pm.

April/May Saturdays: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, graduation on 5/13. No class 5/6.
Puppies at 2pm, Adults at 3pm, and Advanced at 4pm.

May/June Wednesdays: 5/31, 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, Graduate on 7/12. No class 7/5.
Puppies and adults at 5pm.

10/12/2022

🍁Holiday Special for Private Classes🍁
Starting in November, I'll be offering a discount through the end of the year! This special offer is $160 for four classes, whereas the normal price is $200 for four classes. Each session is for one hour, one day a week. There's still a free 30 minute consultation to discuss behavior or tricks you'd like to work on with your furbaby of course!

After the consultation and you've determined I'm a good fit, we also then figure out the best setting for these lessons, whether it's at your home or somewhere pet-safe in public. I'm able to meet you anywhere within 15 miles of Lithonia. We can work together on obedience, tricks, some behavioral issues, Rally, Agility, etc! All breeds, all ages, all sizes!

If you're interested or have any questions or concerns, send me a message here on FB or email me at [email protected]. I look forward to teaming up with you and your furbaby!! 🐾❤️

09/07/2022

Fairview has extended the deadline to reserve your spot.
You now have until 9/22 to call them and sign up!

These are group classes for S.T.A.R. Puppy & Canine Good Citizen (CGC).

I look forward to seeing you soon! 🐾