10730 NE 110th Ave Archer, FL, 32618, US dogsplaytraining@gmail.com 772-631-0160

New This Week at Dog's Play

All Class rotations started January 10th. Classes are 25.00 each.

Preparing for Class Mandatory Necessities ᐅ Closed-toed, comfortable shoes for safety ᐅ Treat pouch or apron with room for different proteins Bring more than you think you will need! ᐅ Lots of soft treats, such as: Hotdog cut into bite size pieces Soft commercial treats in small pieces Fresh protein like beef or chicken Soft commercial food cut into small squares ᐅ Six foot leather, biothane, rope, or nylon leash in good repair Absolutely NO "Flexi-Leads" on campus! Absolutely NO poo-bags hanging from leashes! DO's ᐅ For nervous dogs, a towel or blanket from home ᐅ For pulling dogs, Martingale collar and front closing harness. Clip the collar and martingale together in the front to give you more control. ᐅ Bring your "YES"s to reward your dog. "YES" is a marker word we use to let your dog know they performed the correct behavior. Do NOT's ᐅ Do not feed your dog a meal right before class. They need to be a little hungry for all the tasty treats! ᐅ Do not let your dog contact any other dog on-leash or without Julie's permission while on campus.

Class Rates ᐅ Drop-in classes $25 Additional class in the same week $20 ᐅ Six-week class package $130 ᐅ Five-week Public Access class for Service Dogs $199 ᐅ Private sessions $Inquire Excellent option for families with reactive dogs and or handlers who need privacy. We are here to help you build a safe, happy, and trusting relationship with your pet, regardless of your abilities. ᐅ Prep School Field Trip $60 Permission slip required Available Merch ᐅ Puppy Class Workbook $10 ᐅ Dog's Play Tee Shirts $20 ᐅ Red Barn "Doggy Candy" Treat Roll (4lbs) $15 ᐅ New Title Ribbons $10 (must be earned! 😉) ᐅ AKC Titles, ribbons, and medals are separate and to be paid to AKC. Dog's Play does not collect payment for these rewards, and they are optional. Payment ᐅ Paypal: abbeyportraitstudio@gmail.com ᐅ Venmo: @Julie-Hughes-121 (0160) ᐅ Check ᐅ Exact cash in an envelope Payment will be collected before class begins on the first night of class rotation.

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Monday January 17th 2022 5:00 PM Focus on Rally Class Explore the finer points of obedience and the art and sport of Rally with Master Trainer Julie Hughes. This is an excellent and fun class to teach you moves that will make you and your fuzzy partner shine! 6:15 PM AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Class CLASS IS FULL (accepting enrollment end of February) This class is open to puppies who are 1 year old or less. This class teaches the building blocks needed by your young dog's mind and will set you up for future success in obedience. This is a great class to socialize your puppies! There is an optional (but helpful!) workbook available for $10. 7:30 PM Focus on Foundations Class CLASS IS FULL (accepting enrollment end of February) This class teaches the foundations necessary for all other trained activities. You must take this class if you are new to Dog's Play, unless you have a puppy or have proof of a passed Canine Good Citizen (CGC). Canine Good Citizen title applications will be awarded at the end of this class to all passing students.

Tuesday January 18th 2022 5:00 PM Obstacle Skills Class This class is excellent for anyone with a young dog. With fast-paced fun and games, puppies will learn to safely explore surfaces, stressful environments, and build confidence in a setting that is safe and organized. 6:15 PM Foundations of Agility For handlers and dogs who have a good background in obedience. New students will learn how to safely use agility equipment at an age-appropriate level for their dogs. Students will need to demonstrate specific skills in order to move on to the intermediate level. Puppies and young dogs welcome! 7:30 PM Intermediate Agility This class is open to all dogs and handlers who have demonstrated the necessary skills to safely practice agility. Now we learn to compete in the sport!

Wednesday January 19th 2022 Public Access and Service Dog Class NO CLASS THIS WEEK Please check for availability by texting (772) 631-0160 This class is designed for dogs and handlers seeking to deepen their bond and handling of their service animal. Serious handlers with non-reactive dogs only. Dogs must already have their CGC and must be solid in their basic commands. This is a close-knit group of service dog handlers sharing knowledge and skills in public. We train for tasking, heeling, and the legal ins and outs of working a service dog. Handlers wishing to begin or maintain training for therapy dogs are also welcome. Please note that there is NO legally required certification for service dogs in the United States. This class prepares you for real-world work.

Thursday January 20th 2022 Homework! There are no classes on Thursdays, but make sure you are taking time to brush up on your skills and relationship with your pup. We can tell if you skip homework! 😉

Friday January 21st 2022 9:30 AM Beginner Focus Work Class & Make-up Class Take your partnership with your dog to the next level with games and tricks that teach you to work together as a team. We will cover Rally signs as well as take field-trips. This class offers title applications for trick dogs, obedience, and manners. Make sure you get your spot in line, this amazing class has a waiting list! If you've missed a puppy class, focus class, or other non-agility class, this is the class you'll want to attend for make-up. 10:45 AM Focus Work 2nd Class Take your partnership with your dog to the next level with games and tricks that teach you to work together as a team. We will cover Rally signs as well as take field-trips. This class offers title applications for trick dogs, obedience, and manners.

Saturday January 22nd 2022 LOCATION THIS WEEK Lowe's at Butler Plaza 3101 Clark Butler Blvd, Gainesville 9:30 AM Public Exposure & Manners Walk about and practice obedience with your pup. While social distancing, we will visit different locations for group practice in novel situations. This class is a ton of fun and you can also earn your CGC! 10:45 AM Advanced Obedience This is the next-level class after Public Exposure and Focus on Foundations. Your pup will truly be a community canine when they earn their CGCAdvanced, and CGCUrban! This class is for serious handlers only, and your dog must be free of any reactivity. Service dogs and therapy dogs must test out of this class to advance to service dog training.

3:30 PM Competitive Agility at Dog's Play Campus For serious students who want to step up their game and enter the exciting and challenging world of competition. Train with Master level coach Julie Hughes and bring out your pup's athletic side! You will learn skills, strategy, handling, and how to register with various sports-hosting organizations. This class includes an agility trial held at the Dog's Play agility campus.

Sunday January 23rd 2022 Homework! There are no classes on Sundays, but make sure you are taking time to brush up on your skills and relationship with your pup. We can tell if you skip homework! 😉

Dog's Play Prep School Our school is filled with good girls and boys who learn key behaviors to thrive in our human world. Filled with the best mix of fun and structure, pups go home tired and happy. Drop Off ᐅ Between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM Pick Up ᐅ 5:00 PM What's New Fridays are now Prep School Field Trip days at Dog's Play. Your pup will be safely loaded onto our school bus and we will work them around town, going to fun locations and teaching important skills. All aboard! This is an additional service that must be added onto Prep School if you wish your pup to participate. Permission slip required! Please check for availability dogsplaytraining@gmail.com or text (772) 631-0160

WEATHER IMPORTANT! Severe weather can result in a cancelled class. Weather conditions that may impact classes include Pouring Rain Lightning Flooding Severe wind Thick smoke Temperatures below 40° Please check in at (772) 631-0160 if there are weather concerns.

How You Can Help We are currently looking for real-world environments to aid service dog training. ᐅ If you know of a venue that would be great for our service dog teams to train at, drop us a tip! We are looking for places that are willing to accommodate our class as well as be safe to attend, bearing in mind COVID-19.