405-224-7715
Norman & Blanchard, Oklahoma
info@listenuppup.com
Eight programmes, one method: teach the dog in a language it understands, motivate rather than correct, and involve the whole family. Every class below is described exactly as the centre publishes it — call 405-224-7715 to find the next start date.
Our goal is to teach you to communicate with your dog in a manner the dog understands. Using positive motivation techniques, learn how to teach self control, manners and simple tricks. We encourage the entire family to attend training sessions.
A different topic covered each week, including the ABC's of puppy parenting, house training, nipping, jumping, and appropriate games to play with your dog, with plenty of time for socialising.
Puppy class pageInstruction includes sit, down, stay, wait, leave-it, walk-on-lead, come-when-called and simple tricks using positive motivation — plus help with behaviour problems, health care, grooming tips and house-training.
Reinforce basic manners with games. American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen certification test given on completion.
Canine Good Citizen pageAn obstacle course for dogs is an activity that is fun and healthy for both dogs and their owners — a good confidence builder for shy dogs and an energy burner for active dogs.
Agility class pageBoth ends of the lead are taught how to conduct visits to nursing homes, day-care centres and schools. Therapy Dogs International evaluation given on completion.
Therapy dog pageFun with tricks — a light-hearted class for dogs and owners who have the basics and want to enjoy training together.
Scheduled at your convenience, for dogs that need more attention than a group class can give, or for problems you would rather discuss in private.
Common questionsAgility classes run on Friday nights at 7 pm at the Blanchard facility: tunnels, tyre jumps, hurdles and contact obstacles, in a fenced field. It is the class owners ask for once their dog has learned the basics, and the one that tires out the dogs who never seem to tire out.
Barbara Lewis began working with people with disabilities and assistance dogs in 1993 and is the founder of A New Leash On Life, Inc., a non-profit agency that implements dog training programmes in correctional facilities. Dogs in those programmes are evaluated for natural traits and their training is tailored to a specific job: therapy dog, nursing facility resident dog, assistance dog or family pet.
Call 405-224-7715 or email info@listenuppup.com — the centre is at 622 Alameda, Norman, OK 73070. Tell us the dog's age and what you would like to change, and we will point you at the right class — a puppy is not a small adult and a seven-year-old dog is not a lost cause.