Los Angeles Puppy Training Classes & Obedience Training School for Dogs
Animal Behavior Counseling Services, Inc.
Office Address: 2288 Manning Ave. West Los Angeles, CA. 90064
Phone 310-474-3776 to enrollAnimal Behavior Counseling Services, Inc.
Office Address: 2288 Manning Ave. West Los Angeles, CA. 90064
Phone 310-474-3776 to enroll|
Enroll today to join Los Angeles dog obedience training / puppy kindergarten school: Dr. Polsky's classes have been ongong in West Los Angeles since 1985! Thousands of dogs and owners have participated! You can be assured of enrolling in a well-run training/socialization school for dogs at a reasonable price that produces good results. Your puppy deserves the best! Enroll today! What does it cost? |
For nearly 25 years serving the communities of Santa Monica, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Inglewood, Mar Vista, Bel-Air, Westchester, Malibu, Marina del Rey, Hollywood Hills, Pacific Palisades, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, Venice, and parts of the San Fernando Valley.
Key Features of Dr. Polsky's Los Angeles puppy training classes
Los Angeles puppy training classes conveniently held on Saturday mornings at two
convenient locations in West Los Angeles: Mar Vista Park & Palms Park;
Course Description
The program educates both the puppy / owner. This includes basic obedience training and other procedures needed to solve behavioral problems at home. Training methods involve physically positioning the puppy in the desired posture and then rewarding with social and verbal praise. Food treat training is not heavily used. Choke chains are not used. For some dogs, Gentle Leader head collars are recommended, particularly for larger, stronger puppies who pull when walked. Average class size varies between 6 - 15 puppies.
During the program, owners will be given feedback and individual instruction from Dr. Polsky regarding the most appropriate training techniques for the puppy. Techniques chosen are based on the dog's temperament, the progress the dog is making, and the capabilities of the owner. Puppies and owners are treated as individuals.
Each puppy is assumed to have a unique set of training needs and that owners differ in terms in terms of their handling skills and what they want to accomplish. The program functions to assist owners with whatever behavioral "challenges" their dog presents, and to provide instruction in basic obedience and behavioral counseling designed to meet the individual needs of both the dog and owner.
Written instructions explaining training techniques are provided at the time of registration. For most enrollment options, Dr. Polsky meets individually with the owner and puppy prior to the start of participation in the classes. Classes held on most Saturday mornings for 1.5 hrs.
Mar Vista Park: The park is located at Sawtelle and Palms Blvd. in WLA. Sawtelle is the first major street west of Sepulveda Blvd. Palms is the first major street south of National. (Click for map and driving directions)
Palms Park: This park is across the street from Notre Dame Prep School on Overland, approximately 3/4 mile. south of the Westside Pavillion. The park is located on the east side of Overland next to the public library and just north of the Overland exit of the Santa Monica Freeway. (Click for map and driving directions).
The goal of the Los Angeles puppy training classes is to teach your puppy to become well-behaved and a trusted family member. This is achieved through basic obedience training (a total of 8 commands are taught), behavioral problem solving (e.g. toilet training, digging, destructive chewing, playful biting) and socialization exercises. Most dogs train-up nicely with 5 class sessions, assuming one engages the dog in the training exercises between weekly class sessions. If additional sessions needed after you complete your initial series of six sessions (registration + 5 group classes), then you can always return for additional training classes at no extra charge.
Below is a summary of what you and your puppy will be taught:
Syllabus
Session Commands Taught Exercises practiced in the class Behavioral Issues Reviewed
meeting with Dr. Polsky (only applies to certain enrollment options)
Session #1
This gives you the opportunity to get started immediately! This session must be scheduled prior to joining the group classes. Evening appointments are available.Introductory meeting
in the office of Dr. Polsky with your puppy!Dr. Polsky will meet your puppy, assess its temperament, and provide feedback in terms of the results you can expect from your enrollment. Registration paperwork is also completed at this time
Sessions #2 - #5
(Flexible enrollment policy! Attend on the dates that best fit your schedule. Classes are held on most Saturdays at Palms park or Mar Vista park.Heel in Circle
Automatic sit following heel
Stay in close proximity to other dogsMouthing and biting Toilet training
Destructive chewing
Digging
For the above mentioned problems and others, behavioral counseling is provided on an individual basis!
Q & A about the Los Angeles Puppy Training Classes
Q. When are the classes held?
A. On Saturdays from 10:00 am. - 11:30 am at Mar Vista Park or Palms Park in West Los Angeles.
Q. When can I join the classes?
A. Anytime after your individual registration session. Group training sessions are held on most Saturdays. Click here for the schedule of class dates.Q. What happens after I register?
A. After your registration, your attendance in the classes is flexible provided that you complete the initial 6 group training sessions within a 10 week period. With this structure, there is no need to feel "locked in" to fixed dates. You attend the classes according to your schedule and the progress your dog is making.
Q. What happens if I need more class sessions after the initial five?
A. In the unlikely event you feel your dog needs more class sessions after your five class sessions are finished, you may return for additional class sessions at no additional charge (provided that there is room in the class).Q. What is the class size?
A. Class size is limited to a maximum of 16 puppies. Rarely is a class that large. For most sessions, average class size is about 12 puppies.
Q. How old should the puppy be before training begins?
A. Owners are strongly encouraged to start as early as 10 weeks of age. You should not wait until your dog is 6 months of age before starting basic obedience training and socialization. In short, the earlier you begin the better. All breeds are welcomed, incuding small breeds such as Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Maltese puppies, Minature pinschers, and Pomeranians.
Q. Can I begin even if my puppy has not yet received all the necessary shots?
A. In almost all cases, as long as the puppy has received the first shot in a series, this should suffice to ensure protection against Parvovirus. Parvovirus is not an airborne disease. Rather, it can only be contracted through ingestion of the waste of another dog already infected with parvovirus. The chances of this happening during the class are virtually nil.
Q. What training methods are used?
A. A combination of techniques are used. These include physically positioning the puppy into the correct posture, social and verbal praise and, when needed, selective use of food reward. Food reward is not heavily used, however. Modifications to the basic training methods are made on a case-by-case basis and are done based on the temperament of the dog, the progress the dog is making, and the capabilities of the owner. Click here for further description of the Training methods used in the classesQ. What is the "success rate" of the classes?
A. Very high. Click here to read the comments of previous participants.Q. How much time will I have to spend working with my puppy between class sessions?
A. Your puppy should be trained between 30-40 min. per day between the weekly sessions. It is desirable to break the training sessions into blocks of 10 - 15 min. As many different people from the same household are encouraged to get involved and attend the class sessions. Children are especially welcomed to participate in the classes.Q. What qualifications does Dr. Polsky have to teach this program?
A. Dr. Polsky possesses a Ph.D. in animal behavior. He certified as an applied animal behaviorist from the Animal Behavior Society. Dr. Polsky has been teaching the puppy classes since 1985. Thousands of puppies constituting many different breeds, both large and small, have been successfully trained. Meet your instructor. Dr. Polsky's further qualifications can be found at dogexpert.com
Q. How does Dr. Polsky's training classes differ from other dog obedience training classes?
A. One important difference is that you and your dog will be treated as individuals, and this is accomplished, in part, by meeting with you and your dog individually prior to your entry into the classes. Subsequently, e-mail follow-up and telephone consultation is generously provided. Second, you will get started with the basic obedience training and behavioral training immediately regardless of the age of your dog, which differs from other programs which offer "starter" enrollments in so-called "kindergarten" programs, and then for an additional fee the obedience comes later with another enrollment at a different "level". This is completely unnecessary and it wastes valuable time in terms of the developmental window when your dog is most receptive to training. In Dr. Polsky's program, the vast majority of dogs are ready for basic obedience and socialization in a class situation as early as 10 weeks of age, but if your dog starts the classes and does not appear ready, you can always delay your entry until a later date. The program is customized to meet your needs! Click here for further detail about how Dr. Polsky's program compares to others.Q. How do I enroll?
A. Pre-registration is required! This is necessary to reserve your space in the class. Registration is done in person with your puppy in the office of Dr. Polsky. This give you a chance to meet with your instructor before you join the classes, and Dr. Polsky gets the chance to meet and evaluate your dog. If you'd like to enroll, phone 310-474-3776 to make the necessary arrangements. Online registration is not an option.
Need advice on how to deal with a typical puppy behavioral problem?
Dr. Polsky's dog training program will help you solve common puppy behavioral problems, such as mouthing and biting, chewing, jumping-up and housesoiling. For now, until you and your dog enroll, here's some advice you may consider:
- Submissive urination
- Toilet training
- Submissive urination & Toilet training
- Teach your puppy to be non-aggressive
- Factors affecting the temperament of your puppy
- Should food reward be used to train a dog?
- Time-out: A humane method to correct puppy misbehaviors
- Avoid Mistakes Owners Commonly Make
- Understanding a dog's need for digging
- Visit Dr. Polsky's website for serious behavioral problems in adult dogs and cats
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