Group Classes - NEW GROUP CLASSES NOT CURRENTLY OFFERED DUE TO COVID-19.

 

New, in-person classes will be announced as soon as it is deemed safe to do so.

Unleash the Pawsitive offers group obedience, dog training classes for Puppy Kindergarten, Basic Obedience, Fun & Games Obedience with Canine Life and Social Skills (Intermediate/Advanced Obedience), Canine Good Citizen Preparation, and the sport of K-9 Nose Work. Classes are held in Carrollton, Georgia with Certified Dog Trainer & Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Trainer, Laura Clawson.

Puppy Kindergarten - This fun-filled class focuses on proper socialization and covers crate training, house training, bite inhibition, chewing, good house manners, and an introduction to basic obedience. For puppies age 8 - 16 weeks (current vaccinations required).

Next classes begin:

TBD

Puppy Kindergarten class is held in a safe, controlled, and private location for your puppy.

Call Laura now at 770-871-8656 to reserve your spot at an upcoming class!

Puppy Kindergarten Classes are offered as 6 week courses and are $119.

Congratulations to the Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Puppy Kindergarten class graduates!

Basic Manners & Skills - General problem solving and basic obedience will be covered: Polite greetings, puppy nipping/biting, chewing, sit, down, focus, sit/down stay, come, loose-leash walking, and leave it. For dogs age 16 weeks and up.

Next classes begin:  TBD

Please call Laura for additional information at 770-871-8656 or email laura.clawson@unleashthepawsitive.com.

Call Laura now at 770-871-8656 to reserve your spot!

Congratulations to the December 2019 Basic Manners & Skills class graduates!

The Basic Manners & Skills Group Classes are offered as 6 week courses and are $119.

NEW! Intro to Intermediate Manners, Tricks & Nose Work - The class is designed to introduce you and your dog to our intermediate level skills classes, as well as tricks, and the sport of nose work. Weeks 1-3 will introduce intermediate level obedience skills, such as: wait for the food bowl, stay/relax on mat, walk politely by another dog, and fun tricks. Weeks 4-5 will introduce the fun and amazing sport of K-9 Nose Work. This is a 5 week class and the cost per human/dog team is $119.

Next classes begin: TBD

Intermediate Manners & Social Skills - For Dogs Age 16 Weeks and Up

Intermediate Manners & Social Skills is designed to enhance the human-dog relationship by building confidence and improving your dog's problem solving skills. We will work to increase your knowledge of how dogs learn and fine tune obedience commands using obstacles and games. We will also incorporate the skills necessary for the new Intermediate Manners & Social Skills evaluation. BA level is an 8 week course.

Pre-requisite: Basic Obedience or proof of equivalent (requires Trainer approval)

Next Class Date for BA Level Preparation: TBD

Level 2 (MA Level) Next classes begin: TBD

Cost: $159 per dog/human pair and includes the cost of the evaluation, given on week 8

Cost: $119 per dog/human pair and includes the cost of the evaluation, given on week 6

What should you bring to class?

- Flat collar or Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness or a Freedom Harness (no pinch, choke, martingale or slip collars)

- 6 foot nylon or leather leash

- Irresistable dog treats cut into very small pieces for training

- Current vaccination records (must be provided in advance with registration documents unless you have attended classes previously and are providing updated vaccination information).

Registration & Payment

Call Laura Clawson at 770-871-8656 for more information and to confirm space availability for your desired class. You may also email your registration request to laura.clawson@unleashthepawsitive.com.

Once you have requested a spot via phone or email, a registration form will be emailed to you for completion. Completed registration forms may be scanned and emailed to laura.clawson@unleashthepawsitive.com, sent via USPS mail, or dropped off in an envelope in our lock box in Carrollton.

Registration Form

Full payment must be made by the deadline set before the start of the first class session by cash, check, credit card, or money order. Group training must be pre-paid, is non-transferable, and non-refundable. Group classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

A returned check fee of $25 will be charged and added to the amount due for each returned check.

If you are using a coupon or discount certificate, please notify Laura upon registration. Only one coupon or discount certificate may be used per class or private session registration. Coupons and discounts are valid on cash, check, and money order purchases only. Coupons and discounts are not valid on credit card purchases.

Before making payment via credit card, please confirm your registration with Laura Clawson at 770-871-8656.