Hello and welcome to the new APDT C.L.A.S.S. Blog! This is an interactive forum for dog owners, shelter staff and volunteers, and others who work with dogs on basic training and care. Here is where you will find information about dog behavior and real-life training based on positive reinforcement to build a better relationship with your dog!
Some of our upcoming blogs include tips for polite behavior on leash, coming when called, managing unruly behavior, C.L.A.S.S. success stories, finding the right trainer, and fitting training into your everyday routine.
So bookmark this blog and check it for new blogs weekly. We encourage you to send your feedback on the C.L.A.S.S. program and this blog, as well as specific topics you would like to see in future blogs.
If you are a trainer and would like to contribute blogs on positive methods of training, relationship building, and other C.L.A.S.S.-related content, please contact us at class@apdt.com. You do not have to be a C.L.A.S.S. Evaluator or Instructor to blog, as long as your topic fits the focus of the C.L.A.S.S. program. Your name, business, and contact information will be credited in the blog.
To start off, check out these ideas for how to incorporate training into your “real life”.
Feel free to send me your suggestions of specific topics you would like to see in future blogs!
Ann Allums, CPDT-KSA, has been a professional dog trainer since 2003. She currently works for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers as the Special Programs Coordinator.
I think this is a great idea and I look forward to reading and participating! I have one suggestion, can you set up an RSS feed? If the others reading your blog are anything like me we are running around crazy with our dogs and our life and the ability to subscribe to an RSS feed is invaluable. If it is already out here and I am missing it just let me know.
Thanks!
Great suggestion, Alli! There is an RSS feed now available on the Blog home page in the right sidebar.
Thank you for the feedback!
Thanks so much!
Thank you for this Ann and APDT, this is great.
Hi,
I have just become a C.L.A.S.S. Instructor in the Attleboro area. I am looking for input as to what instructors are charging for the six week course, and if this cost includes rent for your space. Any help on this would be appreciated I don’t want to underprice any other instructors in this area.
I just became a class instructor in San Andreas, CA, looking forward to learning how this helps a rural town with too many dogs ending up in our local shelter.