ATTENTION:

If you do not see your desired class on the schedule it may be because the class is in session. To be notified when the next session class schedules become available sign up for our newsletter located at the bottom of our homepage!

We do not keep a wait-list for this class. It is first come first serve. we do not accept payment towards future classes that have not been scheduled.

PLEASE NOTE: Payment must be made upon sign up in order for your spot to be held. If you are mailing a check please email us at shannonvpw@gmail.com to let us know so that we are able to keep an eye out for it. No Refunds are given 7 days before the start date of the class. We do not take payments over the phone. The schedule is more easily accessible with a desktop or laptop computer.

First Time Student

All class paperwork found on our paperwork page of the website must be returned via email or by mail, prior to the class start date; even if it is a repeat class that you have taken multiple times. (Please contact us for mailing address)

FIRST TIME STUDENT

A first time student is for dogs that HAVE NEVER attended a class at Ventura Pet Wellness. Please enroll into the class below by clicking "sign up". Once you have enrolled into the class, please fill out the required paperwork specified below under "first time student". Payment must be received in order for your spot to be held.

First time students sign up checklist:

Submit class payment upon sign up by PayPal or you may pay by check payable to Ventura Pet Wellness and return by mail (please contact us for mailing address).
New Client Form - Dog Training Classes
Registration Form
Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center Policy Form
Copy of your dogs most recent vaccinations

Returning Student

First Time Student

RETURNING STUDENT

A returning student is for dogs that have attended classes at Ventura Pet Wellness. Please enroll into the class below by clicking "sign up". Once you have enrolled into the class, please fill out paperwork specifed below under "returning student". Payment must be received in order for your spot to be held.

Returning students sign up checklist:

Submit class payment upon sign up by PayPal or you may pay by check payable to Ventura Pet Wellness and return by mail (please contact us for mailing address).
Registration Form
Updated copy of your dogs most recent vaccination (if any changes occurred)

Good Manners Class Schedule

Good Manners 1

Good Manners 3: CGC + TKN

Good Manners 1

The 6 week class is $155

For dogs 19 weeks and older

Must be current on vaccines

Handlers 14 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)

Good Manners 1 Class Includes:

You and your dog will learn using modern, science based training. This class focuses on the beginnings of eye contact, sit/down/release, recall, loose leash walking, leave it/mine and an introductory target behavior. Dogs must be ready to work in a class environment around other people and dogs; dogs showing signs of moderate to severe fear or anxiety should do private training to get them ready to work in a class environment. This class gets you and your dog off to a great start on your relationship together! Whether you have a teenage pup, an adult dog, or a senior pup, all are welcome in Good Manners 1!

Prerequisites: Dogs must be current on vaccines and ready to work in a class environment. Dogs 19 weeks and older are welcome, although puppies between the ages of 8 to 18 weeks in age are better suited for our Ultimate Puppy Kindergarten class!

This class is in high demand! Has it been hard for you to get into the in-person Good Manners 1 Class?
If you live in the Ventura, CA area, completion of the Truly Force Free Animal Training Good Manners Course allows you to enroll in Good Manners 2A atVentura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center (www.venturapetwellness.com).

Students must submit the certificate of completion received after completing the online course to Ventura Pet Wellness & Dog Training Center via email to shannonvpw@gmail.com prior to enrolling into Good Manners 2A.

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Good Manners 2

Good Manners 3: CGC + TKN

Good Manners 1

The 6 week class is $155

For dogs 19 weeks and older

Must be current on vaccines

Handlers 14 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)

Good Manners 2 Class Includes:

Good Manners 2 is for intermediate handlers and dogs. In Good Manners 2, we take the beginning behaviors from Good Manners 1 and work on adding in distractions, distance, and duration. This is where things really start to get fun! We also cover the handling skills of capturing, targeting, and shaping for an introduction to trick training and we start to work on beginning skills for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) class and the Beginning Agility class.

Prerequisites: Dogs must be ready to work in a class environment and have completed Good Manners 1 at Ventura Pet Wellness.

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Good Manners 3: CGC + TKN

The 6 week class is $175

Dogs of all ages are welcome!

Must be current on vaccines

Handlers 14 y/o to Adult (to attend class without supervision)

Good Manners 3 / CGC Class Includes:

This 6-week program includes 5 weeks of training followed by the CGC Test which will be held on the final day of class. (There will be no practice time on the final day of class). To view the list of items that your dog will be tested on

please visit AKC.org!

Prerequisites: Good Manners 1, Good Manners 2A and Good Manners 2B at Ventura Pet Wellness.

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