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Classes Offered...
Puppy Preschool
Puppies 24 weeks and older are strongly encouraged to begin at the
Basic Obedience level.
Begins: e-mail Elizabeth at
to find out when the next session of classes begins
Time:
runs for 4 weeks.
Cost: $40
Puppy Preschool is 4 weeks long. Each session is an hour long plus
question and answer time. This class includes basic obedience commands,
socialization, etiquette training, personality assessment and composition
of a customized life-long training program for the owner to use when
working with their pet.
Register: Online Registration
Basic Obedience
Begins: e-mail Elizabeth at to find out when the next session of classes begins
Time: runs for 8 weeks
Cost: $75
Basic Obedience class is 8 weeks long. Each session is an hour long plus question and answer time. This class includes basic obedience commands, distraction training, individual and group training command work, and extension of time and distraction work. There will also be an introduction to advanced obedience command work.
Register: Online Registration
Intermediate Obedience
Begins: e-mail Elizabeth at
to find out when the next session of classes begins
Time: runs for 8 weeks.
Cost: $85
Intermediate Obedience class runs for 8 weeks. Each session is an hour
long plus post-class exercise/advisement time. This class teaches advanced
training commands (including duration and distraction work). The AKC
Canine Good Citizen testing will be held at the end of the 8 sessions.
The fee for this test is included in the class enrollment fee.
Introduction to Agility & Tricks
Begins: e-mail Elizabeth at
to find out when the next session of classes begins
Time: runs for 4 weeks.
Cost: $35 (there must be a minimum
of 5 dogs enrolled for class to begin)
Intermediate Obedience class runs for 4 weeks and must have a minimum
of 5 dogs enrolled before this class can be held. Each session is an
hour long plus ½ hour post-class playtime. This class teaches
jumping skills, weaves, and balance skills. All skills are introduced
in a fun and easy-going environment. Teach your dog simple tricks to
impress your friends!
Pet Therapy Classes
Begins: e-mail Elizabeth at
to find out when the next session of classes begins
Time: two, 2-hour sessions
Cost: $35
For anyone wishing to be involved in pet therapy. This class discusses
how you can help others (such as those in nursing homes) by managed
interactions with your pet. An in depth view at the successes and enrichment
of everyone involved. Persons may have rabbits, guinea pigs, dogs,
or other very even tempered, very well behaved, well groomed, clean
animals that can visit residents of nursing homes. This is an introductory
view at pet therapy for interested parties. Even if persons do not
own their own pet, German Shepherd Rescue will provide loving rescue
dogs for interested parties to handle with patients. Volunteers are
needed in the community and German Shepherd Rescue would like to be
the leading force of promoting regular, well organized pet therapy
to nursing facilities and other interested care facilities. There will
be 2 two hour classes involving instruction, preparation, and materials.
You may bring your pet to class, and available therapy friends (rescue
dogs) will also be present. The class fee will cover expenses and materials.
Introduction to Being a Foster Home
Begins: e-mail Elizabeth at
to find out when the next session of classes begins
Time: two, 2-hour sessions
Cost: $5 for materials (refundable
upon involvement in the program)
These classes will introduce interested parties to Central Illinois
German Shepherd Dog Rescue history and mission and to its beloved residents
searching for homes. Expectations, requirements, and events will be
discussed. Different facets of foster care will be discussed to determine
the right match for every individual and family's needs. Emergency
foster, transport, overnights, rescue rest stops, foster care until
adoption, availability expectations, volunteer work at adoption fairs
and showings, and availability for potential adopters will be discussed.
You will also review the Foster care agreement and release and meet
the crew. A small fee of $5.00 (to cover materials) will be charged,
but will be refunded upon involvement in the program. Please e-mail
to register for this program.
Behavior Counseling
Begins: by appointment by contacting
Elizabeth Riddle at
Time & Cost: $65-85/hour
Behavior Counseling treats problem behaviors and aggression disorders.
Initial assessment takes about 1 to 1 and a half hours. Most problems
can be alleviated within 4 sessions. Follow-up phone calls are included
in the cost. House calls are available, especially if problems are
related to the home environment.
