NHSPCA: Events

Drop in Puppy Play: For puppies 2 to 4 months of age
One hour drop in play time for puppies. Get a jump on social skills, learn house training, crate training, bite inhibition, attention to name, no pulling on the leash, proper equipment and toys. Plus lots of play time! This is a great opportunity for you if classes are full or have already started. Only $10 per visit, no registration needed!
Please Note: Space is limited each week. No registration is necessary, but please call ahead (603) 772-2921 x112 for availability. As space fills, an additional Play Group may be added to the schedule!

Day
Time

Saturdays 9:00 AM

Puppy Play & Learn: For puppies 4 to 8 months of age -
This class assists with behavior problem solving and basic obedience such as Sit, Stay, Wait, Come, Leave it, Off and Heel. Also learn to deal with your puppy in real life situations and plenty of play time. House-training and rough play will be covered. Equipment use, basic obedience and overall good manners are also covered. Instructed by Eden Guilbault of the NHSPCA $115 / 1 hour a week for 6 weeks

Day	Start Date	Time
Thursday	April 15 , 2010	4:30 PM	Register Online
Saturday	April 17 , 2010	10:00 AM	Register Online
Saturday	April 17, 2010	11:00 AM	Register Online

Polished Puppy: For graduates of Puppy Play and Learn (or by instructor approval). This class continues to help you gain control and make the commands you've learned more reliable, teaching self control and better listening. Puppies should know: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Wait, Off, and be on their way to; Leave it, Settle and Heel. New commands will also be taught; Stand, Place or Kennel and some fun stuff too.Instructed by Eden Guilbault of the NHSPCA $115 / 1 hour a wk for 6 weeks

Day	Start Date	Time
Thursday	April 15 , 2010	5:30 PM	Register Online
Saturday	April 17 , 2010	2:00 PM	Register Online

Drop Ins: These sessions offer a place to get behavior assistance with no commitment, no pre-registration! Just drop in and get a bit of training or advice on behavior.

New Adopter Drop In - Please call ahead to confirm availability
(603) 772-2921 x 112

If you have just adopted (within the first month after adoption) you are welcome to take advantage of a free drop in session for you and your dog. These sessions provide you a place to get the answers you need to make the transition with your new dog easier. You can attend with or without your dog to ask questions, get answers and receive demonstrations on how to fix behavior problems. Cat questions are welcome but we suggest you leave your new kitty at home!

Day	Time
Every Saturday	12:30 PM

Drop In Session for Clients of My Dogs Mind
This session allows clients of My Dogs Mind to freshen, proof, or problem solve behavior in a no commitment $15 per visit environment. No need to sign up, just drop in. Classes are at the NHSPCA's Learning Center For Pets and People in Stratham. Please contact Terence at 926-8665 for approval prior to attendance.

Instructed by Terence Kirby of My dogs Mind $15 per visit

Day Date
Time

Wednesdays

January 20th to March 24th

April 7th to May 5th

6:45 PM

Sundays

Jan 17th to April 4th

9:00 AM
&
10:00 AM

Click With Your Canine: For dogs 4 months and up
Clicker training is a fun and exciting way to train your dog basic commands and lots of fun tricks. In this class, you will learn the proper way to use a clicker. Then you will use it to train your dog basic command and some fun entertaining tricks. Clicker training is a science based positive reinforcement training method. A click is paired with a treat or other reward to teach wanted behaviors. No corrections are used. As good behavior is learned, unwanted behaviors are eliminated. Research studies have proven that dogs can learn more that 40% faster with the use of a clicker and they retain what is learned longer. Dogs become happy and creative learners. When they become clicker savvy, they offer behaviors and tricks to earn clicks. Cues are added only after a behavior is precise. So come and see the great things that your dog can learn with the use of a clicker.
Instructed by Mary Keays $115 / 1 hour a wk for 6 weeks.

Day	Session Start Date	Time
Sundays	April 18, 2010	11:00 AM	Register Online
Sundays	April 18, 2010	12:00 PM	Register Online

OH Behave: For dogs 10 months and up.
This class focuses on behavior problem solving and basic obedience. Using positive reinforcement methods, your dog will learn overall good manners. We'll show you how to handle problems like pulling on the leash, rough play, jumping and not coming when called. In addtion we teach owners how to deal with their dog in real life situations (such as dealing with strangers, visitors, other dogs, dog parks and aggression)
Instructed by Eden Guilbault of the NHSPCA $115 / 1 hour a wk for 6 weeks.

Day Session Start Date
Time

Friday April 16 , 2010 5:00 PM Register Online

Friday
April 16, 2010
6:00 PM Register Online

Reliable Rover - For graduates of OH Behave or Click With Your Canine
This class is for graduates of Oh Behave or Click With Your Canine. We will help you make the commands and behaviors you and your dog know more reliable and continue to assist with behavior problems. Dog and owners should know: Sit, Stay, Down, Come and be well on the way to Heel, Wait, Leave it, Settle and Off.
Instructed by Eden Guilbault of the NHSPCA $115 / 1 hour a wk for 6 weeks.

Day	Session Start Date	Time
Thursday	April 15, 2010	6:30 PM	Register Online

Coming In June! Roving Rover: For graduates of Oh Behave, Click With Your Canine or Reliable Rover
If you take your dog everywhere, or want to, if your dog is social and friendly but not reliable when distracted or slightly (and we mean slightly) feisty with some dogs, then this class is for you. Roving Rover will help you manage your dog in real life outdoor situation, recognize stress and fear and even prevent bad behaviors from developing later. The first class will meet on location at the NHSPCA in Stratham and then off we go to a new location each week (near the NHSPCA) to practice, understand and create stable, happy and reliable dogs. Each week your class will meet at a new location to problem solve manners, create good behavior and give you a plan for everyday life with your dog. Details of locations and what to bring to class will be included in your confirmation letter when you register
Instructed by Eden Guilbault
If you are interested in having your name put on a wait list for this class, contact Registration

Clear Communication and CGC test upon completion
This class polishes up the behaviors you and your dog have learned creating reliability and proofing in real life situations. Dog's taking this class should perform well at the following commands: sit, stay, down, come, heel, off, leave it, settle, place, wait, and be under good leash control.The Canine Good Citizen test and Program is a two part program that is designed to 1. teach responsible dog ownership to owners and 2. certify dogs that have the training and behaviors needed to be reliable, well-behaved members of their families and communities. The CGC test is non competitive and dogs are not required to perform with the same precision required in formal obedience tests. Dogs that pass can purchase an official certificate from the American Kennel Club and are listed on their web site at www.akc.org Instructed by Terence Kirby of
My dogs Mind $149 / 45 minutes a week for 5 weeks

Day	Session Start Date	Time
Wednesday	April 7 , 2010	5:45 PM	Register Online

Grumpy Growlies (limit 4 dogs)
If your dog is reactive to everything and has something to say about every dog, person, truck or bicycle ,this is the class for you. Learn the difference between reactive behavior, insecurity, poor leadership and aggression. Find out if your dog really is aggressive or just lacks the proper skills and knowledge to make the RIGHT choices. We offer all of this in a positive training environment.This class teaches: Self control; Proper greeting; Dog to dog greetings; Leadership; How to change your reactions

Types of Commands Covered: Enough / Quiet ; Go Say Hi ; Come; Leave it; Heel; Look at that; Settle

$115 / 1 hour a wk for 5 weeks.

Day Session Start Date
Time

Thursday April 15, 2010 6:30 PM Register Online

Ruff Dog How to establish control on leash and proper greeting ritual.
(limit 4 dogs)
Have you been kicked out of a class or embarrassed by your dogs "ruff" behavior with other dogs? Do you think your dog is aggressive with other dogs? Join a limited number of dog owners (4) just like you and improve your dogs behavior with other dogs and in the real world. Instructed by Terence Kirby of My dogs Mind $149 / 45 minutes a week for 5 weeks.

Day Session Start Date
Time

Wednesdays April 7, 2010
7:45 PM Register Online

Private Consults
Not quite ready for a group class setting? Does your dog has specific behavior issues you need one-on-one assistance with? Not sure about taking a class and want professional advice? The NHSPCA professional trainers can provide a private consult with you and your dog to get you started in the right direction and keep you on a steady path to training success. Consultations for specific behavior problems are available by appointment.
Contact our Behavior & Training Department for pricing and scheduling. Email or call (603) 772-2921 x112

Cancellation Policy:

There is a $25 cancellation fee up to 7 days prior to the
start of class. If cancellation is received less than 7
days prior to class start, all fees are non-refundable and
will result in a donation of the total fee amount to the
NHSPCA. A tax deduction receipt will be sent to you.

Thank you!