Smack-Dab's Obedience Training, Inc
A Positive Approach to Behavior Modification.
Smack-Dabʼs Obedience Training is one of the largest private dog training facilities in Dupage County. We pride ouselves in offering small classes with personal attention. Our training methods emphasize positive reinforcement, never punishment. The center has assisted thousands of dogs and owners in training and furthering their skills in obedience, agility and conformation. We offer all phases of training and fun for you and your dog.
Smack-Dabʼs was Incorporated in the State Of Illinois in 1981 and is located in Warrenville, Illinois. Our staff of experienced professional trainers actively compete with their own dogs in obedience, agility, rally and conformation competitions. Our trainers offer many years of experience, knowledge and hands on experience to our clients and their dogs.
Kathy Fay, the owner and operator of Smack-Dabʼs Obedience has been teaching dogs and their owners since 1979. Having experience with all types of breeds and personalities, we will teach your pet to be the best friend possible. Kathy is also is the breeder of Smack-Dab Doberman Pinschers.
Classes
8 Week Classes $160 - Preregistration Required
PUPPY (7 - 16 WEEKS - TOY BREEDS TO 20 WEEKS)
Start your new family member off to a good start! Puppy class is for puppies between the ages of 7 weeks to 4 months - toy dogs only to 5 months. Training methods are motivational and gentle. Class content includes teaching the puppy basic manners, bite inhibition, walk on a leash, sit and down on command, We play chase games to get them to come when called. They are taught to settle down when excessively stimulted. Also covered are lectures on housebreaking, chewing and individual behavior problems. The pups are allowed to play, socialize and interact with other puppies and people. New classes start every month - Wednesdays _ 6:45 pm or Thursday _ 7:30 pm. Class size is limited to 10-12 dogs. Puppy class is an excellent program to prevent problems before they start.
BASIC OBEDIENCE (4 MONTHS & UP)
This class is for all dog owners who desire better control and manners from their dog while having fun at the same time. Older dogs also benefit from training. There is no truth to the saying that, “you canʼt teach an old dog new tricks!” Training methods are motivational and gentle. Class content includes teaching handler and dog to heel properly, sit and down exercises, come when called, stand for examination. Dogs are taught to respond to the owners first command, ignore the other dogs, and work as a team with their owners. New classes start every month - Wednesdays _ 7:30 pm or Thursdays _ 6:45 pm. class size is limited to 10-12 dogs.
AGILITY
Dog/Handler teams are introduced to various agility obstacles with special emphasis on control and safety. The dogs are taught to run in tunnels, climb up a-frames, weave between poles, walk up a dog walk, and jump hurdles. Agility is a great way to exercise your dog. Guaranteed youʼll have a good time. Agility can add confidence to a shy dog through teamwork and trust. Classes offered for beginners, intermediate and competition level. Requirements: Dogs must be at least 6 months of age and have completed a previous obedience class held in a group setting outside of the home within 6 months of the class start date. Potential students who have not had their class at Smack-Dabʼs must call Kathy Fay (630) 393-9549 and attend a drop-in obedience class prior to acceptance into an agility program. Call for current schedules.
CONFORMATION (DROP IN CLASS - PREREGISTRATION NOT REQUIRED)
This class will be enjoyable for seasoned show person as well as the newer person to the sport. The instructor will teach at the level of the handler on a “one-on-one basis". Also excellent for sharpening up dogs that have sat out for a few months. Class covers handling techniques of stacking, baiting and moving your show dog. Class is offered Wednesdays _ 7:30 pm
2011 Training Schedule
Monday
6:30 PM Agility - Advanced
7:30 PM Agility - Competition
8:30 PM Agility - Intermediate or Beginners
Tuesday
6:30 PM Agility - Intermediate or Advanced
Wednesday
10 AM - Noon Train at your leisure - Advanced Obedience Dogs *
6:30 PM Obedience - Advanced Novice - Drop In
6:45 PM Puppy Kindergarten 8 Week Session
7:30 PM Conformation - Drop In Beginners and Advanced
7:30 PM Obedience - Basic Obedience Class 8 Weeks
Thursday
6:45 PM Obedience - Basic Obedience Class 8 Weeks
7:30 PM Obedience - Advanced Novice - Drop In
8:30 PM Obedience - Open & Utility Ring Time (work on your own)
What is the point of training a pet? The exercises taught, if they are practiced until the dog will obey a command instantly, can avert a fight, prevent a dogʼs death by getting hit by a car, or running away and getting lost.
The exercises have to be taught firmly, taught thoroughly and practiced. The aim is to make the dog an acceptable citizen, kept under control and with the teaching he has had, also able to enjoy a life that might not be open to him if untrained and he isnʼt fit to take around. If more people trained their dogs, there would be far fewer abandoned dogs, and some that are put down need not have been; they could have been trained. a well trained pet is a happy pet.
For further information and start dates of structured 8 week classes,
Call Kathy at (630) 393-9549 or email smack-dab_comcast.net
Please include your telephone contact information in your email.
* Train at your leisure is not an instructional class.
Group sits and downs will be done during the session.
Individual ring time allowed for Utility. Help is available, if requested.
2011 Upcoming Events at Smack-Dab's
Jan 1 & 2 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials daily) Judge - Karen Dean
Feb 5 & 6 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials daily) Judge - Don Shiffer
March 26 ~ UKC Obedience Trial (2 trials) Judge - Elmer Willems
April 9 & 10 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials daily) Judge - Diane Vlasak
April 16 & 17 ~ George Alston Conformation Handling Seminar
May 6 ~ Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Test
June 11 & 12 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials daily) Judge - Norman Minarik
July 16 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials) Judge - John Marec
Sept. 17 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials) Judge - Neal Winters
Nov 4 ~ Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International Test
Nov. 25 & 26 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials daily Fri & Sat) Judge - Joan Marec
Dec. 17 ~ UKC Obedience Trials (2 trials) Judges - Sandra & Keith Boeke
Dec 31 & Jan 1 ~ UKC Agility Trials (2 trials daily) Judge - Kim Smith
All events held at Smack-Dab's Facility
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