Class Descriptions

	Starting 8/19/2008 - Commodore "Advanced" Academy Tueday Night Class Only Advanced Class offered this year! Take your dog's training to the next level. Teach him to follow commands at a distance, not just in front of you. Polish those basics. This six week course meets once a week on Tuesdays at 7pm - 8:00 pm. Fee: $150
	Starting 8/20/2008 - Seaman "Basic" Academy Wednesday Night Class How do dogs learn? How long should I train? When should I use treats or stop using treats? My dog won't lie down on command. He listens to me as long as there are no distractions. All this plus "sit", "down", "come" and "loose leash walking" is covered in this eight week course. 7 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: $150
	Starting 9/15/2008 - Seaman "Basic" Academy Monday Night Class How do dogs learn? How long should I train? When should I use treats or stop using treats? My dog won't lie down on command. He listens to me as long as there are no distractions. All this plus "sit", "down", "come" and "loose leash walking" is covered in this eight week course. 7 pm - 8:00 pm Fee: $150

Basic and Advanced Classes
	8 weeks for Basic Class, 6 weeks for Advanced Class
	Limit of ten dogs per class So you will get plenty of individual attention
	Vaccinations Required All dogs entering Ana's Ark must have proof of the following vaccinations: Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP (Distemper/Parvo).
	Total Cost: $150
Cadet "Puppy" Academy
	8 weeks
	Maximum ten cadets per class So your little cadet will get plenty of attention.
	First set of vaccinations required
	Dogs not to exceed five months of age (six months for toy breeds)
	Topics covered House training, problem solving, beginning training techniques, and puppy socialization.
Individual Training
	Every weekday for two weeks 10 sessions total
	Your dog is trained during daycare
	Owner meets with trainer You meet with our trainer on the 1st, 6th, and 10th sessions or at a mutually agreeable time.
	Schedule... Day 1: Client consult / name recognition / proper leash walking Day 2: Sit, come, and leash walking Day 3: Sit, come under distraction Day 4: Down Day 5: Down under distraction Day 6: Client consult/ "go to place" introduction Day 7: "Go to place" at a distance / place / free Day 8: "Go to place" / sit at a distance Day 9: "Go to place" / down at a distance Day 10: Client consult / combined exercise
	Fee: $45 plus the cost of daycare services.
	We do not offer training while your dog is boarding, because we believe it is essential that you meet with the trainer to learn the techniques.
	Behavior modification is available in your home with our trainer, George Cockrell. Contact George directly for this service at 301-253-5001.

Meet Our Trainer

Ana’s Ark is truly lucky to have sessions that are led by the renowned trainer, George Cockrell of Companion Dog Training. George has been training dogs for over 30 years in classes, seminars, and through private lessons. George assisted in setting policies and curriculum for PetSmart’s dog training program, and is often consulted by other trainers. As the mid-Atlantic regional director of the International Association of Canine Professionals, George was responsible for training and recruitment of other group members.

George says that a good trainer “has many tools in his training toolbox”, and his include aggression training of wolf hybrids (including his own pet), electronic collars, and most of all a fun, family-inclusive approach. George teaches by example, explains the theory behind his exercises, then makes sure you can execute the commands and tricks on your own.

What Our Students Say...

We have been through George Cockrell's Basic Training course three times - once with our dog Zina (a blind German Shepherd-Lab mix) and twice with Buzz (another German Shepheard mix). Both dogs are much more attentive, respond to commands well, and have become better integrated into our home and family. Now that we and our dogs have a firm grasp of the basics, we are eager to build our skills, and that's what the Advanced class is designed to do. George only offers an Advanced class a few times a year, so if your dog has "graduated" at the Basic level, we urge you to consider joining the next Advanced class!
~ Lisa and Jason