Welcome To the Academy

8 weeks of training is better than 8 years of wishing you had!

 

What's New:

Freestyle Dancing Seminar With Barbara Walls

April 3, 2010 from 9 AM to 4 PM

Barbara has had dogs all her life and has been training formally in Obedience for the last 10 years and has been training in Canine Freestyle for the last 4. She is an instructor with The Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club for the last 4 years and teaches Obedience, Rally and Canine Freestyle. Her dogs hold titles in Obedience, Rally, Agility, Conformation and Canine Freestyle. Barbara has been competing in MDSA (Musical Dog Sport Association) for the last 2 years with 3 dogs and has hosted one live event at the Salisbury Maryland Kennel Club. She trains with positive reinforcement and some clicker training.
LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
20 WORKING TEAMS
COST: $25.00 PER TEAM
CONTACT ANNA BROWN at 302-521-1195 or anna@academyofdogtraining.com

Current News:

The Swimming Paws is Getting Dogs Wet

January 23, 2010Swimming Paws

The Swimming Paws Canine Swim Club is getting many breeds into the water, helping the dogs with cardiovascular conditioning and even conditioning their coat and skin.  Call to schedule a swim evaluation, and Carrie will help teach your dog how much fun swimming can be!

Recently at the Academy

Another Successful Show And Go

January 24, 2010
Obedience Exercise

Today we held the Open Obedience and Utility Obedience Show N Go.  We had a wonderful turn out of exhibitors, the biggest turn out ever.  We are so happy that we can offer this service to the obedience exhibitors in the area.  The Show N Go is to help get the dogs ready to compete in a regular obedience trial where the dog and handler need to achieve a score of at least 170 out of 200 in three trials.

The Show N Go would not have been the success that it was without the help of our volunteers.  We are blessed with students who come and help at every Show N Go.  They deserve to be recognized.

 

 

 

Welcome to the Academy

Our Philosophy

Our Philosophy - The TeamThe Academy of Dog Training and Agility is dedicated to the belief that both dog and handler can be improved in well being, mentally and physically by training together.

 

“8 Weeks of training is better than 8 Years of wishing you had."

 

 Our training methods are always positive reinforcement, to shape a positive behavior.  We feel that punitive methods tend to weaken the bonding process that is fundamental to the dog/trainer relationship.  Praise, food and clickers are used.  It must be fun for both dog and trainer or no real learning takes place.


As a team develops the bonding process is advanced. As mutual respect increases, mental stress is reduced. As the team progresses from performance wishes and dreams to expectation, the bond is completed. Expectation turns into measurable performance.

 

Our Classes

Our 8 week classes start you and your dog on the way to a lifetime partnership.  Most classes meet for 1 hour each week during the 8 week sessions. New sessions starting all the time, year round.

LESSONS: Small classes of generally 12 students or less.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Affordable one on one training.
FAMILY PRIVATE LESSONS: For all family members, who actively interact with the dog. Our goal is to get all individuals using the same commands so as not to confuse the dog. Also, it helps kids and dogs to respect each other.
SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS: 2 to 6 teams of about the same skill level. Form your own small classes.
SEMINARS: Several seminars on Dog Related Topics are also planned.
SWIMMING PAWS: Swimming Paws is available in the K9 pool. All dogs will be given a swim evaluation prior to starting any swim program. Good for your companion and great fun too!

The Indoor Area

We believe that our facilities are the best in the tri-state area. The indoor facility is fully matted with state of the art shock absorbing non-slip rubber flooring The training center is 10,000 square feet, well lighted, heated and air conditioned.

Advanced Rally Obedience and Agility students meet at our outdoor location when the weather permits. This location is close by the indoor facility. The outdoor location is well lighted and fenced. This 15,000 square foot paddock allows for full agility ring training for practice runs on real course layouts.

 

The Academy Club

The “Academy Club” provides:

  • Indoor all weather training facility
  • Agility and Obedience Equipment on premises
  • 24/7 facility access

The Academy Store

Our store, open when there are classes, provides show and competition dog equipment and supplies.

 

Swimming Paws

We are pleased to announce that "SWIMMING PAWS", an exclusive swim club for exceptional dogs, is now accepting appointments for swimming evaluations, lessons and sessions. Call 302-588-4636 now!

It is located within the Academy of Dog Training & Agility at 89B Albe Drive, Newark, DE 19702.

Please go to "SWIMMING PAWS" to find out all about this new service for your dogs.

 

The Latest at the Academy

Click Here to Learn about our Special Swimming Offer for Paws for PeopleClick Here to learn about the Special Swimming Offer for PAWS for People teams.  We want to encourage all to take advantage of the superior conditioning and enjoyment that your dog will get from swimming.

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

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