CherryHill Training Center

31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from the Sheep at Cherry Hill. If anyone wants to donate their left over pumpkins the girls would appreciate it!

12/09/2024

Owner Amanda Farnsworth and Kenai had a successful weekend at the HACNY AKC Herding Trial. Qualifying in all her runs with 2nd and 4th on sheep, then 1st both Duck runs with good competition. And Sunday she went Reserve High In Trial!

And more importantly congratulations to our Students who had successes big or small!
To Julie who went High In Trial- Proud doesn’t begin to cover how we felt watching your stunning sheep runs after how much work you poured into your teamwork with Drac!

Thank you to the club, judge and volunteers for such a nicely run trial with great stock.

25/07/2024

We have a few last minute spots open up to our Jay Jack Seminar! Get them while you can.
This is a great continuing education seminar for our local K9 facilities to send their employees as well as regular dog owners to build their relationship and sharpen skills!

Jay Jack Seminar September 28-29th, 2024,

Here’s what participants can expect:
Importance of Play and Engagement: Jay explains how play helps build a bond between dogs and their owners. Different types of play can teach and reinforce behaviors, keeping dogs engaged and making training fun and effective.

Foundational Skills and Obedience: The seminar covers basic obedience and essential behaviors needed for successful training. These skills are taught through structured play sessions.

Drive and Motivation for Sports: Jay introduces techniques for dog sports like weight pulling, agility, dock diving, and protection sports. Participants learn how to build and manage a dog’s drive and motivation, along with sport-specific commands and training techniques.

Physical Conditioning and Safety: Jay provides routines and exercises to keep dogs in top condition, emphasizing injury prevention and safety. Understanding a dog’s body language is also highlighted.

Behavior Modification Techniques: The seminar addresses behavioral issues like aggression, anxiety, and excessive barking. Jay teaches how to assess behavior, identify root causes, and use positive reinforcement to encourage good behaviors.
Structure, Routine, and Consistency: Jay stresses the importance of a consistent structure and routine to reduce anxiety and promote better behavior. Participants learn how to create a stable environment for their dogs.

Training Tools and Techniques: The seminar covers the humane and effective use of training tools to guide and correct behavior.

Owner Education and Involvement: Jay emphasizes the owner’s role in the training process, focusing on consistency, patience, and clear communication.
Problem-Solving and Adaptation: Jay teaches participants how to continuously assess their dog’s progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Q&A Sessions: Participants can ask specific questions about their dogs’ behavior and training during Q&A sessions.

Details:
* Dates: September 28-29th, 2024
* Working Spots: $350/day
* Audit Spots: $175/day
* Limited working spots available
* Location: Cherry Hill Training Center Bloomfield, NY
* Contact: Amanda Farnsworth at [email protected] to sign up

13/05/2024

The Cherry Hill Crew arriving at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show for another great Duck Herding Demonstration on FOX Sports in the Cosequin ring!

Check out CherryHillTrainingcenter’s video.

18/04/2024

What are your spring/summer plans with your dog?!

31/03/2024

Our Board and Train Teddy says Hoppy Easter everyone! Who needs chocolate bunnies when you have real life lambs?!?!

Share your dog’s Easter pics in the comments!

11/03/2024

SPORT DOG FOUNDATIONS

Create your perfect teammate to start any sport! Build a working bond with your dog, receive tools, tips and tricks to help you and your dog succeed in your choosen sport. Learn to not compete with your surroundings and have a dog that loves working for YOU.

WHAT THIS CLASS COVERS

Creating windows of oppurtunity between work and play

How to use smart play for reward and engagement

Toy/reward types

Settling while other dogs are working

Context clues for dogs

Crate/crating set up etiquette

Proprioceptive ground work

Engagement games

AND SO MUCH MORE!

INSTRUCTORS: Jess Battaglia

SKILL LEVEL: ANY BREED. ANY SKILL LEVEL

LOCATION: 693 Mendon Ionia Rd Honeoye Falls, NY 14472

PRICE: $195/dog

DATE and TIME: 6 consecutive weeks March 29th - May 3rd at 7:00pm-8:00pm

*PROOF OF DOG’S UP TO DATE VACCINATIONS REQUIRED

Questions on this class contact Amanda Farnsworth at [email protected] or 315-573-4639

https://cherryhilltrainingcenter.com/upcomingevents/marchsports

11/03/2024

PUPPY/ADOLESCENT DOG FOUNDATIONS

They’re only a puppy once, start them off right! Help your puppy gain confidence no matter what life throws at them. Receive tools, tips and tricks to help you through all stages of puppyhood. Group class focused on establishing a strong relationship between young dogs and their human partners. We will familiarize all teams with the basic skills that will set you up for a rewarding life with your dog: sit, down, recall (“come”), and basic handling skills for the vet and groomer, plus so much more!

There is no prerequisite for this class.

WHAT THIS CLASS COVERS

Puppy basic obedience

Confidence building

Understanding your puppies cues and stressors

Basic handling and grooming skills

Crate games

Socialization “What it is/what it isn’t”

Engagement games

AND SO MUCH MORE!

INSTRUCTORS: Amanda Farnsworth & Zak Battaglia

AGE RANGE: ANY BREED. 8 weeks to 12 months old

LOCATION: 693 Mendon Ionia Rd Honeoye Falls, NY 14472

PRICE: $185/dog

DATE and TIME: 6 consecutive weeks March 29th- May 3rd at 5:30PM-6:30PM

Puppy Requirements:

Pup has proof of up-to-date distemper-parvo & bordetella/kennel cough vaccines

Pup has proof of rabies vaccine (by 16 weeks of age)

Pup has been home for 2 weeks from breeder or rescue

Questions on this class contact Amanda Farnsworth at [email protected] or 315-573-4639

https://cherryhilltrainingcenter.com/upcomingevents/marchpuppy

09/03/2024

Happy International Woman’s Day! From all the amazing Woman that make Cherry Hill Training Center go round! Amanda Farnsworth (Owner, Head Trainer)
Jess Battaglia (Trainer) Morgan Lynd ( Apprentice, Handler/Trainer) Lucy Pilkington (Junior Apprentice)

They are powerful, innovative and intuitive woman. We are so fortunate to be surrounded by such amazing ladies in all aspects of our work. We couldn’t do it without them as well as all the amazing women behind the scenes Mary, Melody, Trina and Jessie. ♥️

08/03/2024

Save the date! March 29th!
Ok you voted and we listened! More group classes for all the new clients that have been wanting to work with us will start March 29th! Two classes that night. We will post sign ups tomorrow! Be on the look out spots will fill quickly!

**these classes will be held closer to Rochester while our new facility starts some construction 🚧

22/01/2024