Dog training class for deaf dogs – Austin
Dog Manners for Deaf Dogs – Begins April 10, 2010
Fee: 6 one hour sessions for $175
Location: 12129 RR 620 N, Suite 401 An indoor facility about a mile west of
183 on 620. Near Lakeline Mall.
More Information: 335-7100 or [email protected]
Register Online: http://www.AustinDogAlliance.org
Instructor: Carolyn Honish, CPDT and Delta Society Instructor/Evaluator,
is a Deaf Education teacher with Round Rock ISD. Her two year old deaf
double dapple dachshund is a certified pet therapy dog with the Delta
Society. He responds to over 35 sign language phrases/commands.
Course Content: Participants will learn how to effectively train their deaf
dogs in a fun, positive manner using sign language. Issues involved in
owning a deaf dog will be discussed: communicating with deaf dogs, proper
socialization, safety, how to get a deaf dog’s attention when it is not
within reach, desensitization to reduce being startled, potty training,
obedience commands (sit, down, stay, leave it, drop it, etc), and good house
manners. Dogs will also be taught a few tricks.
CONTACT PERSON NAME: Carolyn Honish
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
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