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Training Classes

Beginner / Basic Obedience (On Leash only)
In the class, the handler and dog are taught how to properly execute the basic commands: Heel, Sit, Down, Left & Right turns, Left & Right turns-about, Turn against your dog, Sit and Down stay, Formal recall and Stand.

Eligibility Dog is 6 months of age and older. Duration Once a week for 1 hour for 8 weeks. Equipment 6 ft Leash and properly fitted Training Collar.

Intermediate Obedience (Limited off Leash)
In the class, the handler and dog improve their skills attained in Basic Obedience class, learn five new in place turns, execute sit and down out of motion plus preparing the team for off-leash training.

Eligibility Dog and Handler have successfully completed Basic Obedience class. Duration Once a week for 1 hour for 8 weeks. Equipment 6 ft Leash and properly fitted Training Collar.

Advanced Obedience (Off Leash, Voice Commands & Hand Signals)
All commands taught in Basic and Intermediate Obedience sessions are reviewed and executed off-leash. We add sit, down, and stand during a recall plus Sit and down stays are also executed while the handler is out of site for extended periods of time. A.C.I. also offers board and train programs at our Dixon Ca. kennel facility for that canine that needs training when your busy schedule does not permit. Your dog stays at our resort for a working vacation. They receive the personal care and training of your choice. After training is completed, the handler receives an accelerated training regiment for Handlers. www.americancanineinst.com/boarding.htm

Eligibility Dog and Handler have successfully completed Basic and Intermediate Obedience classes. Duration Once a week for 1 hour for 8 weeks Equipment Leash and properly fitted Training Collar.

Agility (Practical)
Practical Agility includes hurdle jumps, broad jumps, “A” frame, plank walks, tunnel, weave poles, and directional work. The class focuses on execution of agility regiments not the speed which the dog can complete an agility course.

EligibilitySuccessfully completed Basic Obedience class and an age depending on breed and size of dog. DurationVaries, based on the discipline

Behavior Modification Programs
At A.C.I. we believe solving a pet behavior problem is rarely simple. It requires your mental effort and often some emotional adjustments on the part of all family members to solve the behavioral problem. Each behavioral modification program based on a case by case basis.

Please understand anything you may have done that helped create a problem was done without harmful intent. No guilt feelings are warranted, only a resolve to eliminate the problem.

DurationVaries, based on the problem being solved. Most sessions are once a week for 1 hour and can last from 6 to 8 weeks. Behavioral problems are the result of inter-actions between your pet and its people, plus other elements in their environment.